Indonesia to discuss Decent Work for Sustainable Development
Key Indonesian labour actors representing government agencies, employer as well as worker representatives gather in Jakarta on Wednesday, 17 February 2016, to examine employment policies, review lessons learned and adopt policy recommendations on decent work and sustainable development.
JAKARTA (ILO News): Key Indonesian labour actors representing government agencies, employer as well as worker representatives gather in Jakarta on Wednesday, 17 February 2016, to examine employment policies, review lessons learned and adopt policy recommendations on decent work and sustainable development.
Jointly hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the two-day conference is part of the commitment and response of Indonesia to the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the world leaders in September 2015. The Agenda establishes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and associated targets, aimed to spur actions that will end poverty and build a more sustainable world over the next 15 years. The SDGs focus on achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions —economic, social and environmental —in a balanced and integrated manner.
Under the theme “Indonesia’s Agenda for SDGs toward Decent Work for All”, the conference addresses key labour and employment issues for Indonesia, including:
“The Conference is important for Indonesia to show its commitment to the implementation of SDGs, particularly the Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth. This priority is also in line with the theme, agenda and national development goals in the employment sector. The Government of Indonesia has issued several economic policy packages aimed to create more decent employment for all. It is also an opportunity to have a joint Indonesian agenda developed by key labour actors in the country that provide policy recommendations based on the needs and lessons that have been learned in Indonesia,” said Muhammad Hanif Dhakiri, Minister of Manpower.
“The challenge in the period ahead is to maintain robust economic performance while making the process of development more inclusive and sustainable through promoting job-rich growth. Emerging as a middle income country, I believe Indonesia has immense opportunities to further advance the decent work agenda in the coming years as key element of the integrated global drive for sustainable development,” said Gilbert Houngbo, the ILO’s Deputy Director-General for Field Operations and Partnerships as he congratulated the Indonesian Government and the country’s employers and workers for their commitment to SDGs 2030.
The labour force in Indonesia has reached 122 million with an overall total of unemployment of 7.6 million in 2015. Indonesia’s labour market has continued to expand in 2014 and 2015, with employment growing and unemployment declining. Unemployment has been trending downwards in recent years, and was below 6 per cent in 2015.
ILO’s Programme Officer
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Email: lusiani@ilo.org
Gita F. Lingga
ILO’s Communications Officer
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Email: gita@ilo.org
The Conference is important for Indonesia to show its commitment to the implementation of SDGs, particularly the Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth. This priority is also in line with the theme, agenda and national development goals in the employment sector. The Government of Indonesia has issued several economic policy packages aimed to create more decent employment for all. It is also an opportunity to have a joint Indonesian agenda developed by key labour actors in the country that provide policy recommendations based on the needs and lessons that have been learned in Indonesia."
Muhammad Hanif Dhakiri, Minister of Manpower of Indonesia
Under the theme “Indonesia’s Agenda for SDGs toward Decent Work for All”, the conference addresses key labour and employment issues for Indonesia, including:
- Transitioning from Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) to SDGs;
- Inclusive economic growth towards decent work for all;
- Sustainable employment creation strategies;
- Increased productivity through vocational education and training;
- Enhancing labour rights and promoting safe and secure working environment;
- Sustainable wage policy through social dialogue; and
- Enlarging social protection for inclusive economic growth.
“The Conference is important for Indonesia to show its commitment to the implementation of SDGs, particularly the Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth. This priority is also in line with the theme, agenda and national development goals in the employment sector. The Government of Indonesia has issued several economic policy packages aimed to create more decent employment for all. It is also an opportunity to have a joint Indonesian agenda developed by key labour actors in the country that provide policy recommendations based on the needs and lessons that have been learned in Indonesia,” said Muhammad Hanif Dhakiri, Minister of Manpower.
“The challenge in the period ahead is to maintain robust economic performance while making the process of development more inclusive and sustainable through promoting job-rich growth. Emerging as a middle income country, I believe Indonesia has immense opportunities to further advance the decent work agenda in the coming years as key element of the integrated global drive for sustainable development,” said Gilbert Houngbo, the ILO’s Deputy Director-General for Field Operations and Partnerships as he congratulated the Indonesian Government and the country’s employers and workers for their commitment to SDGs 2030.
The labour force in Indonesia has reached 122 million with an overall total of unemployment of 7.6 million in 2015. Indonesia’s labour market has continued to expand in 2014 and 2015, with employment growing and unemployment declining. Unemployment has been trending downwards in recent years, and was below 6 per cent in 2015.
For further information please contact:
Lusiani JuliaILO’s Programme Officer
Tel.: +6221 3913112 ext. 135
Email: lusiani@ilo.org
Gita F. Lingga
ILO’s Communications Officer
Tel.: +6221 3913112 ext. 111
Email: gita@ilo.org