Population And Environmental Problems In Future Development

Indonesia has could reduce the birth rate convincingly. However, in the last 20 years there has been stagnation. On the other hand, new problems arise which include: first, the large population and population growth that has not yet reached ideal conditions. Second, the large proportion of the productive age population. Third, the number and proportion of the elderly population (over 60 years) will experience a very rapid increase. Fourth, the increasing proportion of the population living in urban areas (urbanization) from the current condition of around 50 percent to around 75 percent. Apart from funding problems which are often seen as the main source of difficulty in accelerating the development process in various regions, the expertise of regional heads and their instruments is the key to the success of the development process. All population problems and environment above must be managed properly and integrated into national development policies, other population issues such as: indigenous peoples, people with physical and mental disabilities and people with special needs, also need attention from the government. With various efforts, it is hoped that Indonesia will be able to improve the welfare of its population in a sustainable manner and avoid the Failed State phenomenon.