The social security program is an effort to ensure that people can fulfill their basic needs. On the other hand, the potential for natural disasters and other shocks such as pandemics and conflicts can threaten the welfare of society, including vulnerable workers and workers who are excluded from social security. Therefore, an adaptive social security...Read More
Expanding the scope of employment social protection still remain homework for the Indonesian government, especially in increasing the participation of non-wage recipient workers. With characteristics that tend to be vulnerable to shocks and have high risks, the non-contributory (Penerima Bantuan Iuran/ PBI) scheme needs to be a priority for implementation as a strategic step in increasing...Read More
Indikator ketenagakerjaan menjadi salah satu indikator yang mendapatkan perhatian dari pemerintah Indonesia dalam mewujudkan Visi Indonesia 2045. Sampai dengan tahun 2025, pemerintah fokus pada reformasi pasar tenaga kerja dan peningkatan kualitas melalui pendidikan dan pelatihan tenaga kerja. Dalam jangka menengah, pemerintah berupaya menguatkan transisi lapangan kerja dan pelatihan berbasis kompetensi serta relevansi terutama di bidang...Read More
The issue of extreme poverty has become one of the focus of government policies in improving the quality of economic development. Some of the government’s efforts in poverty alleviation are also in line with increasing gender equality. The May 2023 Labor Brief discusses these efforts and how they are currently being achieved. In addition, this...Read More
In line with efforts to support ILO Convention 189 regarding work eligibility for domestic workers (pekerja rumah tangga/ PRT), Indonesia has shown a commitment to protect them through the acceleration of the Domestic Worker Protection Bill (RUU PPRT) which was actually initiated 19 years ago. It is hoped that this law become an umbrella regulation...Read More
Indonesian migrant workers have contributed to the economy and society of their country of origin, mainly from remittances which can increase family welfare and state income. Nonetheless, the challenge of placing migrant workers comes from the supply side and the PMI demand side. The issue of PMI protection is no less important to pay attention...Read More
The attention of the Indonesian government to society is proven by programs aimed at poor and vulnerable groups of people. The programs not only give cash or in-kind assistance but also training and empowerment. Based on the Decree of the Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 262 of 2022, the government...Read More