# Indonesian youth leadership and national development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-youth-leadership-and-national-development > Updated: 2026-08-23T01:28:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Indonesian youth and student organizations have focused on internal leadership development and national consolidation. Rizky Maulana was appointed General Chairperson of Barisan Muda Kosgoro (BMK) 1957 for the 2026-2031 term, while the Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia (PM Indonesia) movement, led by Ahmad Hakim, introduced a dedicated wing for female empowerment called Paranari to emphasize integrity and meritocracy. National leaders have subsequently emphasized the necessity of youth involvement in achieving the ‘Indonesia Emas 2045’ vision. KNPI Chairman Iqbal Ardiansyah called for increased collaboration to address technological and economic transformations, while DPD RI Chairman Sultan B Najamudin highlighted the role of student participation in the National Paskibraka as a means of fostering discipline and nationalism. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-23: Indonesian leaders emphasize youth role in national development Indonesian officials are calling for youth engagement in national development and character building, focusing on the 'Indonesia Emas 2045' vision and the leadership values instilled through the Paskibraka. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-leaders-emphasize-youth-role-in-national-development ### 2026-08-11: Indonesian youth and student organizations focus on leadership consolidation Youth and student organizations in Indonesia, including BMK 1957 and PM Indonesia, are undergoing leadership transitions and strategic consolidations to strengthen national leadership and character. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-youth-and-student-organizations-focus-on-leadership-consolidation --- Cite as: Indonesian youth leadership and national development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-youth-leadership-and-national-development