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Abstract

The Indonesia Emas (Golden Indonesia) 2045 vision, which targets Indonesia's transformation into a developed nation, tends in practice to prioritize material development (economy, technology) at the risk of neglecting the nation's character-building. This article argues that the arts of the archipelago must be positioned as a strategic driver to address this gap. Using a literature study method and the conceptual frameworks of Soft Power and Creative Economy, this paper proposes a Cultural Roadmap based on three fundamental pillars. The first pillar is the Revitalization of Arts-Based Education to shape superior human resources with strong character and creativity. The second is the Downstreaming of the Creative Economy to build an authentic and competitive culture-based economic independence. The third is Global Cultural Diplomacy to project the nation's positive influence and image on the international stage. The analysis concludes that these three pillars must be implemented not as separate programs, but as an integrated policy ecosystem where creative human resources fuel economic innovation, and these creative products become the ammunition for effective diplomacy. Integrating this ecosystem into the heart of national planning is a necessity to realize a Golden Indonesia 2045 that is not only materially wealthy but also civilized and noble.

Bahasa Abstract

Visi Indonesia Emas 2045, yang menargetkan Indonesia menjadi negara maju, dalam praktiknya cenderung memprioritaskan pembangunan material (ekonomi, teknologi) dan berisiko mengesampingkan pembangunan jiwa bangsa. Karya ilmiah ini berargumen bahwa kesenian nusantara harus diposisikan sebagai motor penggerak strategis untuk mengatasi kesenjangan tersebut. Dengan menggunakan metode studi literatur dan kerangka konseptual Soft Power serta Ekonomi Kreatif, tulisan ini mengajukan sebuah Peta Jalan Kebudayaan yang bertumpu pada tiga pilar fundamental. Pilar pertama adalah Revitalisasi Pendidikan Berbasis Seni untuk membentuk SDM unggul yang berkarakter dan kreatif. Pilar kedua adalah Hilirisasi Ekonomi Kreatif untuk membangun kemandirian ekonomi berbasis budaya yang otentik dan berdaya saing. Pilar ketiga adalah Diplomasi Budaya Global untuk memproyeksikan pengaruh dan citra positif bangsa di panggung internasional. Hasil analisis menyimpulkan bahwa ketiga pilar ini harus diimplementasikan bukan sebagai program terpisah, melainkan sebagai sebuah ekosistem kebijakan yang terintegrasi, di mana SDM kreatif menjadi bahan bakar bagi inovasi ekonomi, dan produk kreatif tersebut menjadi amunisi bagi diplomasi yang efektif. Integrasi ekosistem ini ke dalam jantung perencanaan nasional adalah sebuah keniscayaan untuk mewujudkan Indonesia Emas 2045 yang tidak hanya kaya secara materi, tetapi juga agung secara peradaban.

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