The 2024 Indonesian General Election: The Perspective of Atma Jaya Yogyakarta University Student Organizations

Abstract

This mini survey seeks to examine the views of students serving as administrators of student organizations regarding the new government following the 2024 elections. Through interviews with ten informants, expectations for a transparent, accountable, and inclusive government were found. Specifically, these informants stated that the new government should focus on developing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (UMKM), industrial downstreaming, improving human resource quality, and addressing mental health issues. Furthermore, while some informants were pessimistic about the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045, others were optimistic and felt that it could be realized with the right collaboration between the government and the community. In addition to describing the views of students serving as administrators of student organizations, this study also underscores the importance of young people's participation in the democratic process.