All news: Indonesia

ILO calls for decent work in Asia-Pacific’s renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains

New research finds decent work deficits in renewable energy and critical mineral supply chains in the region, but value-added industries lead way to better working conditions.

Just energy transition

Indonesia’s path beyond coal: South Sumatra advances skills development for a just energy transition

Supported by the ILO, South Sumatra Province of Indonesia has validated its Skills Roadmap to ensure a smooth and just transition into the coffee and tourism sectors.

Press release

ILO advances financial inclusion to strengthen Indonesia’s small enterprises and informal workers

ILO highlights its commitment to advancing financial inclusion to strengthen micro, small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs), informal workers, and rural economies in Indonesia. Collaborative efforts with government and financial institutions are...

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Indonesian companies pledge action against gender-based violence and harassment at work

Indonesian companies signed the Zero Tolerance for Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Pledge, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women’s Empowerment (IBCWE).

16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

Building safer workplaces: Indonesia’s footwear sector commits to gender based violence and harassment prevention

ILO‑supported initiative mobilizes five Indonesian footwear companies to join a seven‑month digital micro‑learning programme to prevent gender‑based violence and harassment.

Indonesia’s Jagasawitan movement promotes safe and equal workplaces in the palm oil sector

With support from the ILO, Indonesia’s palm oil sector is advancing the development and implementation of a gender‑responsive OSH guideline.

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Green tourism as the foundation for the future of Indonesia’s MSMEs

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and the International Labour Organization (ILO) have partnered to enhance MSMEs’ capacity for adopting sustainable and environmentally responsible business practices.

Building respectful and cooperative workplaces in Indonesia’s coffee sector

The joint ILO-Nestlé initiative strengthens Indonesia’s coffee sector by providing training on workplace cooperation and creating harassment‑free work environments.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Celebrating inclusivity and creativity through Indonesia's batik traditions

The environmentally friendly batik initiative, led by one of the ILO’s partners in promoting inclusivity, offers a pathway to independence and entrepreneurship for individuals with learning disabilities.

Child labour

Towards 2045: Indonesia expands efforts to safeguard children from labour exploitation

The ILO and its social partners continue to support the implementation and acceleration of Indonesia’s Child Labour‑Free Advanced Roadmap 2045.

Our impact, their voices

From Aceh to the world: A visionary’s transformation of Indonesia’s patchouli industry

This story follows the journey of an Aceh-born visionary who, with ILO’s support, has revived the golden age of Aceh’s patchouli oil through innovation and digital transformation.

RBC campaign

ILO and Apindo join forces to promote an innovative workplace campaign on responsible business conduct in Indonesia

The ILO and the Indonesian Employers’ Association (Apindo) inspire electronics supply chain companies to promote responsible business practices with innovative campaign using vlog.

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AI for equality at work in Indonesia: Harnessing technology to create fair, inclusive and decent workplaces

The fifth ILO artificial intelligence (AI) and the world of work forum explore how AI can equality at workplace.

Labour migration

ILO introduces new Guidelines on Fair Labour Market Services for Migrant Fishers in Indonesia

The ILO has introduced a set of actionable tools from its recently adopted guidelines to strengthen the protection of migrant fishers’ labour rights.

ASEAN launches new regional roadmap to prevent child labour

With ILO’s technical support, ASEAN has launched a new ten-year framework aimed at preventing child labour and eliminating its worst forms.

Responsible business conduct

Indonesia Business Forum 2025 promotes responsible business in Indonesia’s garment industry

Better Work Indonesia, a joint programme of the ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), promotes Human Rights Due Diligence in the garment sector and highlights collaborative efforts and best practices in labour law compliance and...

Industrial relations

ILO hands over four grievance applications to Indonesia's garment, footwear and palm oil union federations

The ILO has enhanced four grievance applications in the garment, footwear and palm oil sectors by integrating AI-based features to improve working conditions and empower workers.

Employment promotion and South-South cooperation

ILO and Ministry of Manpower Indonesia invest in continuous capacity development for employment services counsellors

The ongoing partnership between the ILO and Ditjen BINAPENTA Kemnaker strengthens public employment services counsellors’ skills to effectively guide aspiring entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

International Day of Care and Support

Building long-term care for older persons in Indonesia

The ILO continues to support Indonesia in advocating for policies that ensure older persons are included in the country’s social safety net.

Empowering migrant workers in Indonesia and Thailand with digital, cybersecurity and financial skills

Through digital micro-courses, 52 trainers and 140 migrant workers across Indonesia and Thailand enhanced their financial skills and digital awareness against online scams and fraud.