Indonesia and the ILO have collaborated very closely since the country became a member on 12 June 1950. The ILO assists Indonesia to move forward with decent work objectives, through programmes and work in three priority areas.
Stopping exploitation at work
- Effective programmes with National Plan of Action on Worst Forms of Child Labour
- Improved Labour Migration Management and Better Protection for Indonesian Workers, especially Domestic Workers
Employment creation for poverty reduction and livelihoods recovery, especially for youth
- Employment Targets in Medium Term Development Plan are underpinned by policies and programmes with emphasis on pro-poor employment growth
- Effective implementation of employment intensive and other livelihood programme for crisis-affected areas, especially Aceh, North Sumatra and parts of Eastern Indonesia
- Education and training systems and policies better equip young people for employment and entrepreneurship
Social dialogue for economic growth and principles and rights at work
- Application of labour laws and practices fully in line with fundamental principles and right at work, including through strengthened labour administration
- Employers and unions through bipartite cooperation achieve results on labour market flexibility and job security
Other important areas for ILO assistance relate to gender equality, development of HIV/AIDS workplace programmes, and improving social security and occupational safety and health.