The Role of Pancasila Education in Shaping Youth’s Character Towards Golden Indonesia 2045

Abstract

Indonesia, with its potentials and resources, is predicted to become one of the most influential countries with the strongest economic growth in 2045. In the same year, Indonesia will celebrate its first centennial anniversary. It is predicted that Indonesia will reach a demography bonus of 100 million-productive age generation. This can actually be a strategic ammunition for Indonesia to achieve the Golden Indonesia in 2045. On the other hand, it can also be a disaster if the generation is not well-prepared. The nation grows based on its Pancasila (the Five Pillars) with values that are capable of building youth character to face the centennial challenges. In this case, higher education institution plays a central role in the formation of youth's characters which should be in-line with the values of Pancasila. This study employs qualitative approach by utilizing written sources as references on observing the role of Pancasila in shaping youth's characters. This study tries to illustrate the way higher education institution builds the characters of youth, especially to face Golden Indonesia in 2045.

The Foundation of Islam, the Spirit of Pancasila to Shape the Character of the 2045 Golden Generation: A Literature Review

“…The research method used is from article to article. The most commonly used method is by using interviews and observations used by (Adha & Susanto, 2020), (SA, 2019), (Amini, 2020), (Fathani & Qodir, 2020), (Khotimah, 2020), (Abi, 2017) and (Riyanti, 2020).…”

“…Pancasila will underlie the character education needed by the Indonesian people to face challenges in an increasingly uncertain/disruptive era. With character education based on Pancasila values, it is hoped that Indonesia will be able to face the challenges of achieving a Golden Indonesia in 2045 (Riyanti, 2020).…”