Friday, 01 May 2026
BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM ~ The Secretary of Aceh Province, M. Nasir, officially opened the Banda Aceh Academy Talks (BAA Talks) at the AAC Dayan Dawood Building. The event is part of the 821st anniversary celebration of Banda Aceh City.
Platform for Innovation and CollaborationIn his opening remarks, M. Nasir emphasized the importance of forums such as BAA Talks as a meeting point between regional government, academics, and the younger generation. He said the platform plays a vital role in exchanging ideas, experiences, and innovations to address increasingly complex development challenges.
Read Also:He also stressed that modern regional leadership goes beyond administrative duties, requiring concrete solutions for the public, economic growth acceleration, and inclusive as well as sustainable development.
"Today's regional leadership faces increasingly complex challenges. In this context, forums like this seminar are very important. Here we can strengthen each other, learn from one another, and accelerate shared progress," Nasir stated.
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Nasir further highlighted that cities play a strategic role as centers of growth, innovation, and public services. Strengthening cross-sector collaboration, he said, is key to building an integrated ecosystem that delivers long-term social impact.
He added that institutional cooperation enhances regional capacity, particularly in improving public services and supporting local economic development.
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Youth, Startups, and Future Leadership
Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal stated that BAA Talks serves as an interactive dialogue platform for young people. The event fosters networking, innovation, and leadership skills while offering inspiration from best practices across regions and sectors.Under the theme "Leading Regions, Shaping Indonesia's Future," the program aims to develop adaptive and visionary young leaders. It also targets increased job opportunities, reduced youth unemployment, and stronger support for startups and creative enterprises to enhance Banda Aceh's competitiveness.
Read Also:"Through this event, we aim to increase local employment, reduce youth unemployment, promote startups and creative businesses, and strengthen the competitiveness of Banda Aceh City," Illiza said.
The event also featured prominent speakers, including Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi, East Kalimantan Deputy Governor Seno Aji, Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas, and ESQ Leadership Center founder Ary Ginanjar Agustian. (IDNC)
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