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What's new

1. Press release

   Promoting universal social protection coverage in Indonesia

   Jakarta, 06 December 2012

   As part of national efforts to implement universal social protection in Indonesia, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), has launched the key results of the Social Protection Floor (SPF) assessment.

2. Press release

   ILO launches Decent Work Profile for Maluku

   Ambon, 28 November 2012

   ILO was launching a Decent Work Profile for Maluku which assesses progress in the development of labour market conditions and protection for workers in the Maluku Province on Wednesday, 28 November, in Ambon, Maluku.

3. Events

   Advancing HIV-sensitive Social Protection in Indonesia: A National Stakeholder Consultation

   Jakarta, 21 November 2012

   Indonesia, Thailand and India have the largest number of people living with HIV in the Asia Pacific region. During 2001-2009, the number of Indonesian people living with HIV grew more than thirty fold. The number of provinces reporting HIV cases also jumped from 11 in 2004 to 33 provinces by 2009.

4. Events

   Joint UNIPP-PRO 169 National Workshop on Indigenous Peoples Issues in Indonesia

   Jakarta, 19-20 November 2012

   Indigenous and tribal peoples constitute at least 5,000 distinct peoples with a population of more than 370 million in the world, living in 70 different countries, including Indonesia. With 1,072 different ethnic groups, including 11 ethnic groups with a population of over one million people, Indonesia is considered one of the world’s most culturally diverse nations.

5. Press release

   Better Work Indonesia: Improving capacity of HR and compliance practitioners in the Indonesian garment industry

   14 November 2012

   To improve the performance of the Indonesian garment industry and to strengthen the capacity of companies to be more socially responsible, the ILO through its Better Work Indonesia programme is organising a one-day Networking Event for Human Resources and Compliance Practitioners in the Indonesian garment industry.

6. Press release

   ILO to share its lessons learnt in rebuilding and reconstructing Aceh and Nias

   12 November 2012

   After more than seven years, the struggling economy of Aceh province has recovered from being shaken by a devastating earthquake and tsunami in 2004. This province at the farthest west of Indonesia has kept growing since then, with a rise in job opportunities and an improvement in the welfare of the people. Significant changes are taking place in Aceh.

7. Press release

   ILO to launch campaign to improve productivity and competitiveness of small and medium-sized Indonesian companies

   30 October 2012

   Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make a major contribution to growth and job creation in Indonesia, providing 60 per cent of employment opportunities for both women and men. The key to sustainable economic development also lies in the development of SMEs that are competitive, resilient, and can continue to grow, even when market conditions are difficult.

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   Press release

   Planning for more and better jobs in the construction sector in Indonesia

   Jakarta, 10 October 2012

   The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration (MoMT) hosts a National Workshop at the MoMT headquarters to discuss and review the achievements of the Government of Indonesia - ILO’s Local Resource Based (LRB) infrastructure works programmes undertaken in Aceh and Nias over the past seven years.
   

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   News

   Outgoing ILO head hands over to Guy Ryder

   Geneva, 28 September 2012

   Guy Ryder received three keys that symbolize the tripartite structure of the ILO, ahead of his first day as Director-General. Outgoing ILO head, Juan Somavia, handed over the golden keys, and his functions.

10. 

    Press release

    Launch of the Indonesia Decent Work Country Programme 2012 - 2015

    Jakarta, 19 September 2012

    Three priority areas as determined by tripartite: 1. Employment creation for inclusive and sustainable growth; 2. Sound industrial relations in the context of effective employment governance; and 3. Social protection for all.