News and press releases

This is a list of official ILO press releases issued by the ILO office in Jakarta and Timor-Leste. Some are available in multiple languages, indicated on the top of each release. The most recent release is at the top.

2014

  1. The launch of SCORE programme phase II: Indonesia commits to assist SMEs be more productive and competitive

    26 May 2014

    Small medium enterprises (SMEs) are one of the economic pillars of Indonesia. In 2012, SMEs have contributed 57.4 per cent to the Gross National Product and also play a great role in tackling unemployment by employing 107.6 million of workers (data from the Ministry of Cooperative and SMEs). Considering the strategic role of SMEs in the Indonesian economy, it is important to improve the productivity and competitiveness of SMEs.

  2. Inauguration of the Mahata-Kusi road

    19 May 2014

    H. E. the President Taun Matan Ruak and H.E. the Ambassador of Australia, Mr. Peter Doyle, will officially inaugurate on 22nd May 2014 at 2 pm the Mahata-Kusi road in Mahata Sub-District, Oecusse. The road has been rehabilitated by the Ministry of Public Works’ Roads for Development Program (R4D) in the period May 2013 – April 2014.

  3. World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2014: Promoting a safety culture in Indonesian small and medium enterprises

    28 April 2014

    Employing more than 95 per cent of the world’s working population, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the main source of employment in developing countries, including Indonesia. In Indonesia, SMEs have also become a significant support to the sustainable development of the economy and important channel to absorb surplus labour. In fact, more than 60 per cent of the labour force is employed in SMEs.

2013

  1. Reinforcing the role of decent work in equitable growth a core priority, Says New ILO Report

    17 December 2013

    The report, Labour and Social Trends in Indonesia 2013: Reinforcing the role of decent work in equitable growth, highlights that Indonesia has faced adjustments in its macroeconomic indicators in 2013, and these adjustments have been reflected in a decline in the employment situation. While there has been progress on selected indicators, such as educational attainment and formal employment, challenges remain, particularly on labour productivity, access to social protection and wages.

  2. ILO – Kampung Halaman Foundation to launch disability video in Semarang: SAME - Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities

    16 December 2013

    In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Kampung Halaman Foundation (YKH), will organize a series of campaign activities titled “SAME: Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities”. The Semarang launch will be marked the final launch of the video diaries after the Jakarta launch on 5 December, Surabaya launch on 9 December, and Yogyakarta on 11 December.

  3. ILO – Kampung Halaman Foundation to launch disability video in Yogyakarta: SAME - Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities

    09 December 2013

    In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Kampung Halaman Foundation (YKH), will organize a series of campaign activities titled “SAME: Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities”. The production of these participatory videos have involved 19 participants with vision, hearing and physical disabilities. They have involved in the intensive workshops for one month in October.

  4. ILO – Kampung Halaman Foundation to launch disability video in Surabaya: SAME - Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities

    06 December 2013

    In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Kampung Halaman Foundation (YKH), will organize a series of campaign activities titled “SAME: Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities”. This campaign will use a participatory video in the format of video diaries on access to employment and public facilities for persons with disabilities.

  5. ILO – Kampung Halaman Foundation to launch disability video: SAME - Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities

    02 December 2013

    In conjunction with the commemoration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities, the International Labour Organization (ILO), in collaboration with Kampung Halaman Foundation (YKH), will organize a series of campaign activities titled “SAME: Spaces, Opportunities and Treatment for Persons with Disabilities”. The first of its kind, these videos are produced by persons with disabilities themselves in Jakarta featuring two important rights of persons with disabilities: rights to decent employment and public facilities.

  6. Indonesia Employment Forum 2013: Key actors of job creation and ILO to address employment issues for future inclusive growth

    11 November 2013

    To promote integrated policies and programs to create inclusive growth and quality jobs is a concern for all in Indonesia. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is engaging in a series of employment related discussion and dialogue at the two-day Indonesia Employment Forum 2013.

  7. ILO to share lessons on alternative green livelihoods in Central Kalimantan

    19 September 2013

    The Island of Kalimantan, particularly Central Kalimantan, is home to unique ecological systems that include tropical peat swamp forest. However, due to land degradation, some local communities in the Ex-Mega-Rive Project (EMRP) area of Central Kalimantan practice illegal mining and timber logging activities in order to gain sufficient income. These activities, as a result, have negatively impacted their well-being and the environment through forest deforestation and degradation.