Kopdes Candidate Manager No Longer Undergoing Military Training, Qodari: Government Not Turning a Blind Eye

It has become clear that military training for candidates of the Regional Development Cooperation Companies (Kopdes) in Indonesia is expected to be abolished. This move is seen as part of the government's response to public concerns. Political analyst Qodari emphasized that the government is "not turning a blind eye" to this issue, indicating that it is closely monitoring the situation. This is understood to be against the backdrop of the recognition that the traditional military training does not align with the original purpose of Kopdes, which is to develop civilian managers. Kopdes is an organization aimed at promoting local economic development and improving residents' livelihoods, and its operations require personnel who are well-versed in regional realities. While traditional military training aimed to foster discipline and leadership, there is a growing trend in the modern business environment to emphasize more specialized knowledge and management skills. This decision to abolish military training is interpreted as part of Kopdes' organizational reform, aiming to foster personnel for more effective and locally rooted development. It can be said that the government has demonstrated its stance of keenly sensing public opinion and societal changes and reflecting them in its policies.