All news: Indonesia

Sustainable agriculture

Across continents, young dairy farmers from Indonesia and Switzerland find common ground

Swiss and Indonesian farmers exchange lessons on sustainability, resilience and the future of dairy farming.

Digitalization

Indonesia–Switzerland dairy exchange showcases digital innovation to boost smallholder productivity

ILO facilitates hands-on learning between cooperatives and Swiss farmers to accelerate digital transformation in the dairy sector.

Apprenticeship

Indonesia advances quality apprenticeships with new tripartite recommendations

Government, employers and workers unite behind 20 recommendations to strengthen apprenticeship governance in Indonesia and align with international labour standards.

A long road to recognition: domestic workers’ rights in Indonesia

After more than two decades of collaboration, the ILO and its partners have helped bring domestic workers’ rights in Indonesia from the margins to the national policy agenda, advancing stronger legal protection and recognition.

Press release

Indonesia promotes integration of trade and investment policies for decent work

Indonesia and the ILO brought together key stakeholders to advance integrated trade and investment policies that promote inclusive growth, stronger labour standards and decent work for all.

Op-ed

Waiting for Godot: The long wait for Indonesian fishers' rights at sea

Albert Bonasahat, ILO National Project Coordinator for the Ship to Shore Rights South‑East Asia: Safe Migration for Decent Work in the Blue Economy Project, highlights that as the 2026 ratification deadline for ILO Convention 188 approaches, the...

Press release

ILO and Banda Aceh City Government collaborate to strengthen MSMEs and support the Perfume City Programme

A collaborative effort to strengthen the patchouli value chain as part of realizing Banda Aceh as a Perfume City by expanding MSMEs’ access to finance, markets and digitalization.

The ILO welcomes the adoption of Indonesia’s Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers

Simrin Singh, ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, welcomed the adoption of Indonesia’s Law on the Protection of Domestic Workers on 21 April, after 22 years of deliberation. The long-awaited law marks an important step in...

Kartini National Women’s Day

Reflections of Indonesian youth on working mothers

Indonesian youth share how working mothers shape their lives, ambitions and understanding of equality.

Employment in Focus blog series

Navigating Generative AI’s transformations in ASEAN labour markets

ILO employment specialists in Asia analyse the impact by sector, occupation, gender, and education level and explore implications for future policy responses

RFQ PROTECT 2/2026

Assessment of the implementation of the Indonesia – Malaysia Memorandum of Understanding on the Placement and Protection of Indonesian...

The overall purpose of the assessment is to review the implementation and effectiveness of the 2022 MoU to identify opportunities to strengthen its operational effectiveness and protection outcomes.

A woman entrepreneur drives green growth and job creation in Indonesia

In Indonesia, with support from the ILO, one woman entrepreneur is turning tradition into a growing business that creates jobs and promotes sustainable practices.

Digital wages

Transforming work in Indonesia: The power of digital wages

Digital wage payments have transformed one company in West Java, Indonesia by boosting efficiency, enhancing transparency and empowering workers to take greater control of their financial futures.

Small and medium enterprises

ABDSI and ILO develop national roadmap to strengthen Indonesia's MSME development services

The ILO, together with its partners, supports efforts to develop a roadmap for the institutional transformation of business development services through 2030.

Digital wages

From cash to digital: Social partners drive wage digitization for SMEs in Indonesia

The ILO Global Centre on Digital Wages for Decent Work has supported Indonesian partners in advancing responsible digital wage payments for SMEs.

Employment services and South-South Cooperation

Counsellors help Indonesians gain quality jobs

Public employment counsellors put training and life experiences to use, helping Indonesians find decent work at home and abroad.

Financial inclusion

ILO media visit spotlights inclusive finance in Indonesia’s patchouli industry

The ILO media visit to Aceh highlights how inclusive finance helps patchouli farmers and micro, small and medium enterprises grow more resilient and competitive.

Request for quotation for the procurement of services

Service Contract Support the Implementation of a microlearning pilot under the IKI JET Community of Practice

The overall objective of this assignment is to design, develop and implement a pilot digital microlearning programme within the JET CoP in Asia and Pacific Region to strengthen continuous learning, enhance engagement among participants, and validate...

Gender equality

ILO–IBCWE digital campaign promotes gender equality and women’s leadership in Indonesia

Through digital outreach, the ILO and IBCWE promote equal opportunity and women’s leadership to tens of thousands of young Indonesian professionals and businesses.

Gender equality

Care burdens still hinder Indonesian women’s career advancement

Caring responsibilities remain main barrier to women’s career advancement in export sectors in Indonesia, ILO–IBCWE survey finds.