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NgoPi Care - Smart talk on care economy in Indonesia: Podcast series

Compilation of nine videos

NgoPi Care - Smart talk on care economy in Indonesia: Podcast series

"Ngobrol Pintar Care Economy" is a podcast series produced by ILO Indonesia that features casual talks about the care economy and decent work as part of the three-month campaign from December 2024 to March 2025. There are nine videos, each...

Media in action: Advancing reporting on care work in Indonesia
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Care economy

Media in action: Advancing reporting on care work in Indonesia

The ILO and the Alliance of Indonesian Journalists (AJI) Jakarta jointly conduct a series of media engagement activities to support the implementation of the Indonesia Care Economy Roadmap.

The Ministry of Tourism partners with the ILO to promote the green transition in tourism for MSMEs in Indonesia
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Press release

The Ministry of Tourism partners with the ILO to promote the green transition in tourism for MSMEs in Indonesia

The Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with the ILO, support the Indonesian government's efforts to transition toward a greener, circular, resilient, inclusive and job-rich economy.

Indonesia strengthens its gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection mechanisms for migrant workers
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Labour migration

Indonesia strengthens its gender responsiveness fair recruitment and inspection mechanisms for migrant workers

The ILO joins forces with its social partners to improve private placement agencies’ compliance with fair, gender-responsive recruitment and inspection mechanisms at national and subnational levels to better protect Indonesian migrant workers.

Four working groups established to strengthen Indonesia’s care economy programmes
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Care economy

Four working groups established to strengthen Indonesia’s care economy programmes

Following their inauguration, the four Care Economy Working Groups initiated their coordination activities through a mapping-oriented Focus Group Discussion.

Towards comprehensive social protection in Indonesia
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Social protection reform

Towards comprehensive social protection in Indonesia

The ILO facilitates a consultation process in which Indonesia's tripartite partners discussed how the ILO’s Convention on Social Security can inform upcoming reforms in the country.

Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection and ILO launch Care Economy Working Group to advance Indonesia’s care system
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Press release

Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection and ILO launch Care Economy Working Group to advance Indonesia’s care system

The Care Economy Working Group serves as a collaborative platform uniting ministries, academics, civil society, the business sector and development partners to formulate policies and strategic measures to strengthen Indonesia's care economy system.

Gesyha’s inspiring journey: A young advocate determines to end child labour
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World Day against Child Labour

Gesyha’s inspiring journey: A young advocate determines to end child labour

A 15-year-old leader of the Children’s Forum in Kesilir Village, Jember, East Java, shares her journey of breaking tradition and advocating for children’s right to education and creativity.

ILO partners with PAACLA to recognize initiatives combating child labour in agriculture
Awards

World Day against Child Labour

ILO partners with PAACLA to recognize initiatives combating child labour in agriculture

The inaugural award recognizing efforts to eliminate child labour in agriculture is presented to seven companies and one business association in the sector.

It’s time to recognize Indonesian domestic workers as essential
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Op-ed

It’s time to recognize Indonesian domestic workers as essential

On International Domestic Workers' Day, Simin Singh, ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, recognizes the vital contributions of domestic workers in Indonesia. This opinion-editorial is published by the Jakarta Post on 16 June 2025.

Peer-to-peer advocates speak out against child labour in agriculture and champion children’s rights
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World Day against Child Labour

Peer-to-peer advocates speak out against child labour in agriculture and champion children’s rights

The ILO supports the initiatives shown by children's forums and advisory committees to reach a future where every child has access to education and is free from child labour.

ILO promotes skills development fund mechanism for Indonesia
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ILO promotes skills development fund mechanism for Indonesia

The ILO showcases its initiatives on inclusive skills development through skills development fund (SDF) and employment services.

ILO’s training initiatives strengthen public-private cooperation in responsible business and workforce development

Skills development and responsible business conduct

ILO’s training initiatives strengthen public-private cooperation in responsible business and workforce development

Through innovative training programmes, the ILO bridges the gaps in the electronics industry between workforce skills and industry demands, empowering workers and employers with the expertise needed to drive responsible business conduct.

New RealGains project supports gender equality, elimination of child labour and workers’ rights in Indonesia
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New RealGains project supports gender equality, elimination of child labour and workers’ rights in Indonesia

A new initiative launched by the ILO with support from the Government of Canada will help Indonesia strengthen the rights of women workers and children in Indonesia, while reducing their vulnerabilities.

ILO and its business partners unite to drive responsible business through skills development

Skills development and responsible business conduct

ILO and its business partners unite to drive responsible business through skills development

Three newly published guidelines aim to enhance training programmes and professional development, equipping future professionals with essential skills while ensuring ethical labour standards.

From tradition to innovation: Digital transformation of dairy farming in Pangalengan
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Digital innovation

From tradition to innovation: Digital transformation of dairy farming in Pangalengan

A dairy cooperative in Pangalengan, West Java, is pioneering the first digitally integrated dairy operation with support from the ILO.

I am reviving patchouli farming in Aceh, Indonesia
A portrait of Teuku Razuan. He stands in a bed of patchouli seedlings with netting overhead. He holds a patchouli plant and smiles broadly.

ILO Voices | Rural economy

I am reviving patchouli farming in Aceh, Indonesia

In Indonesia, the ILO’s Promise II Impact project is facilitating access to digital financial services and financial training. The goal is to help small and medium-sized enterprises — like that of patchouli oil producer Teuku Razuan — build...

ILO introduces the Self-Assessment Method for Social Dialogue Institutions (SAM-SDI) in Indonesia
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ILO introduces the Self-Assessment Method for Social Dialogue Institutions (SAM-SDI) in Indonesia

A two-day workshop empowers Indonesia’s National and District Tripartite Councils with tools for improving the inclusiveness and effectiveness of their social dialogue institutions.

Empowering university students to champion workplace safety and health
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World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025

Empowering university students to champion workplace safety and health

The ILO’s series of interactive sessions on safety and health at work have engaged hundreds of students from several universities to become proactive agents of workplace safety and health.

In times of global uncertainty, Indonesia prioritizes productivity and decent work
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In times of global uncertainty, Indonesia prioritizes productivity and decent work

The ILO assists Indonesia in fostering harmonious industrial relations by enhancing labour-management cooperation to address the challenges of an uncertain global landscape.