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The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and its partners collaborate to deliver Green Tourism training in three tourist villages in Langkat

The Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar), in collaboration with its partners – including the International Labour Organization (ILO) – is strengthening tourist villages through green tourism training that emphasizes environmental sustainability and the...

Labour migration

Decent work and fair recruitment key to climate-resilient labour migration in ASEAN

Climate change is disrupting livelihoods and forcing more people to move within and across ASEAN. According to a new ILO brief, protecting migrant workers through decent work and fair recruitment is essential to build resilience and safeguard rights.

Indonesia achieves 60 per cent sustainability in Decent Work Programme Review

The ILO and its tripartite constituents jointly review progress on the three priority areas of Indonesia’s Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) for the 2020–2025 period.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

ILO and AFTECH join forces to boost financial access for dairy farmers through digital innovation

The ILO and its social partners extend digital financial inclusion efforts to diverse agricultural value chains in Indonesia.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

East Sumba’s seaweed sector in Indonesia is thriving due to enhanced financial access and digitalization

Empowering Indonesia’s seaweed sector in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, the ILO partners with the local government to expand financial access, strengthen financial skills, and drive digital integration across the value chain.

Employment services and South-South Cooperation

Championing inclusive employment services across Indonesia and beyond

Indah Kurnia Lestari, senior officer of employment placement service, Ministry of Manpower Indonesia, BINAPENTA Kemnaker shares her passion and journey for creating an inclusive labour market for all.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

From paper to progress: Digital transformation empowers rural finance in Indonesia's Central Java province

The ILO supports a rural bank in Central Java, Indonesia in its digital transformation, shifting from manual operations to fully digital processes.

Quality apprenticeship

Indonesia to advance its apprenticeship reform through tripartite dialogue

The ILO supports tripartite dialogue to advance apprenticeship reform in Indonesia, based on its Quality Apprenticeship Recommendation, 2023 (No. 208).

Indonesia sets up Tourism Sector Skills Committee to foster employment and workforce development

The Tourism Sector Skills Committee reflects the industry's active commitment to advancing skills development and employment, backed by the ILO’s support.

Indonesia endorses National Roadmap for Global Accelerator on Jobs and Social Protection for Just Transitions

The Government of Indonesia joins forces with the United Nations in Indonesia to combating poverty, narrowing social disparities and boosting labour productivity and inclusive economic growth.

International Labour Review Blog

Can local industrial relations improve working conditions in global supply chains?

Based on research recently published in the International Labour Review, this blog draws on data from the Better Work programme in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Haiti, Indonesia, Jordan, Nicaragua and Viet Nam to show how unions and collective bargaining...

Digitalization and financial inclusion

Digital innovation elevates rural finance and supports local MSMEs in Indonesia's Central Java province

A rural bank in Pati, Central Java, Indonesia with support from the ILO, has enhanced its financial services, empowering clients to manage their finances better, strengthen local businesses and support economic growth.

Care economy

My journey against tradition as a stay-home-father

With his wife’s career offering greater opportunities, Phadli Hasyim Harahap in Indonesia made the bold decision to take on the role of stay-at-home father—challenging traditional norms and cultural expectations.

South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Accelerating South-South Cooperation towards decent work and common development in 2030

An inclusive approach to development remains key for post-COVID19 economic uncertainty in South-East Asia. The ILO ProSSCE-ASEAN project is actively working with partners in the region to support the Global Development Initiative and achieve decent...

Labour migration

EU supports Indonesia to advance decent work in fishing and seafood under new phase of Ship to Shore Rights Project

New phase of the Ship to Shore Rights South-East Asia programme launched to enhance protection of fishers and migrant workers in Indonesia’s blue economy, marked by first National Project Advisory Committee meeting.

Digitalization and financial inclusion

ILO boosts efficiency with digital upgrades for Central Java’s rural financial institutions in Indonesia

With ILO support, rural banks in underserved areas of Indonesia improve efficiency, broaden financial access and elevate job quality through digital innovation.

Care economy

Trade unions play a vital role in advancing the care economy in Indonesia

The ILO underscores its initiatives to promote decent work within the care economy and emphasizes the vital role of trade unions in advancing this agenda.

Care economy

Advancing Indonesia’s care economy through documentary films

Through a compelling series of documentaries, the ILO supports the implementation of Indonesia’s Care Economy Roadmap.

Care economy

ILO-KBR Media “Care Support” campaign boosts awareness of Indonesia’s care economy

The ILO joins forces with KBR Media to advance the care economy in Indonesia through a series of podcasts.

Care economy

Pressing for progress: Indonesia’s media drive the care economy forward

The ILO has joined forces with the Alliance of Indonesian Journalists (AJI) Jakarta to mobilize Indonesian mass media in advocating the priorities of the Indonesia Care Economy Roadmap 2025–2045.