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Social and solidarity economy critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia-Pacific

Policymakers, workers' and employers' organizations and practitioners across Asia and the Pacific are leveraging the social and solidarity economy toward sustainable development in the region.

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ILO’s High-Level Forum examines implications of artificial intelligence for the Indonesian labour market

The High-Level Forum aims to stimulate dialogue and timely workforce planning in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) among Indonesian key labour actors.

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ILO Deputy Director-General to meet with Indonesia’s key labour actors to discuss a wide range of employment issues

The first official visit of ILO Deputy Director-General, Celeste Drake, to Indonesia to witness the contributions and relevance of the ILO-Indonesia programme cooperation and to stimulate dialogue and workforce planning in the era of AI.

Japan’s Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare visit with ILO in Indonesia

The Vice Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, Miyazaki Mahasita undertook an official visit to Indonesia to learn about the work of the ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, particularly work funded by the Government of Japan.

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OJK, Bank NTT and ILO launch financial literacy programme through EKI Village and Independent Credit programmes in East Sumba

The Indonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK) of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province and the ILO launched and declared Kaliuda Village, Pahunga Lodu District, East Sumba Regency, as a pilot village for the implementation of the Financial Inclusion...

APESO 2024

Asia-Pacific labour markets show recovery amidst looming demographic challenges

The Asia Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024, reveals persistent employment issues and calls for inclusive policies to avert ageing crisis.

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ILO and three trade union federations on garment sector launch grievance applications for Indonesian garment workers

Through grievance applications launched by the ILO and three federations in textile and garment sectors, garment workers can report their work complaints and/or voice aspirations for a better and more productive working environment.

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) to release a new report “Asia-Pacific Employment and Social Outlook 2024 - Promoting decent...

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Art performance and exhibition of migration cycles mark the launch of PROTECT initiative in Indonesia

The launch of the new PROTECT initiative in Indonesia showcases the voices of the Indonesian migrant workers and the importance of the involvement of all relevant parties from village to Indonesian embassy and labour attaché in country of...

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Reskilling and upskilling are key to create Indonesia’s skilled and competitive workers in electronics sector

The ILO is releasing key findings of skills development needs and the employment situation in Indonesia’s electronics sector. The survey provides evidence to support the Indonesian government’s efforts to create competitive and skilled workers to...

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New PROTECT project supports women migrant workers and children in Indonesia

A new initiative launched by the European Union (EU) and two agencies of the United Nations (UN)—the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)— will help strengthen the rights of women migrant...

Green jobs

Greening tourism: Ministry of Tourism, ILO start implementation of project to help create green jobs

Helping communities with high tourism potential to benefit from green tourism through “green jobs” is a new initiative by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, supported by the UN Indonesia’s Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE).

Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate

Climate change is a real threat to worker safety across the Asia-Pacific region. To mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa explains what...

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New Migrant Worker Resource Centre supports safer migration for Indonesian migrant fishers

The centre in Tegal, Central Java Province will empower migrant fishers, helping reduce the risks of exploitation and trafficking in persons.

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Indonesia launches its five-year national occupational safety and health programme 2024-2029

The Ministry of Manpower, supported by the ILO, is launching the second National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programme for the 2024-2029 period. The OSH programme marks Indonesia's commitment to build a resilient OSH culture in pursuit of...

Indonesia launches its Road Map for Care Economy for a more Gender Equal World of Work

The International Labour Organization (ILO) Office in Indonesia supports the Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection in the development of a Road Map on Care Economy for a Transformative, fair and Equal World of Work in Indonesia.

Labour migration

New EU-UN ‘PROTECT’ project supports women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia

A new initiative launched by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) will help strengthen the rights of women migrant workers and children in Southeast Asia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.

Indonesia establishes the first MRC for migrant fishing vessel crews in Pemalang Regency

The ILO supports the establishment of the first Migrant Resource Centre (MRC) for Indonesian migrant fishing vessel crews to ensure their labour rights and to be free from exploitation and forced labour at sea.

Just transition

ILO supports Indonesia to move from fossil fuel to renewable energy

Through a series of training workshops on Just Energy Transition, the ILO builds the capacity of relevant stakeholders on economic transformation and development of human capital for new emerging sectors.

ILO and trade unions strengthen collaboration with Central Java on labour rights for fishers

The ILO’s 8.7 Accelerator Lab and Trade Union’s in the Fishing Sector conducted a series of activities to strengthen collaboration with Central Java’s relevant stakeholders in fishing sector