Projects

The ILO operates a wide range of programmes and projects in Indonesia and Timor-Leste focusing on employment promotion, stopping the exploitation at work and social dialogue. The overall purpose of this technical cooperation is to support implementation of the Decent Work agenda in both countries.

2013

  1. Promoting Micro and Small Enterprises through Improved Entrepreneurs’ Access to Finance (PROMISE IMPACTS) - Inception Phase

    1 August 2012 - 31 May 2013

    The Project endeavours to address these challenges and promote micro and small enterprise development through improved entrepreneurs’ access to financial services as well as green business services.

  2. Nias Islands Rural Access and Capacity Building Project (RACBP)

    1 October 2009 - 31 March 2013

    This project aims to support the residents in targeted areas on Nias Islands by improving rural transport infrastructure in order to enhance access to economic and social services and facilities.

  3. Community Mobilization for Poverty Reduction and Social Inclusion in Service Delivery (COMPASIS) Project (Timor-Leste)

    1 March 2010 - 28 February 2013

    The UN agencies implementing this project sought the support of the UN Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) to enable a multi-agency response to the social and economic needs of the vulnerable poverty-stricken local population within the Ermera and Oecusse districts of Timor-Leste. This multifaceted project meets the criteria for the Human Security approach, and is integral to the UN's input into the human security and sustainable development of Timor-Leste

2012

  1. Green Entrepreneurship

    1 September - 31 December 2012

    The ILO Green Jobs programme in Asia and the Pacific aims to enable potential entrepreneurs, particularly youth, to develop sustainable business ideas and promote the creation of green jobs and decent work.

  2. Realizing Minimum Living Standards for Disadvantaged Communities through Peace Building and Village Based Economic Development (PELAGANDONG Project)

    1 January 2009 - 31 December 2012

    The project aims to contribute to poverty reduction and peace building process in the Maluku Province through the development of sustainable livelihoods and economic activities in selected communities.

  3. Youth Employment Promotion Programme (Timor-Leste)

    17 March 2008 - 31 December 2012

    The Government of Timor-Leste is taking a number of important initiatives to enhance education and skills training for young people and to expand the employment opportunities for young people as they enter the labour force. This Programme will support and build upon these initiatives, drawing upon ILO and World Bank expertise and tools in the areas of youth employment, training, entrepreneurship development and labour-intensive works.

  4. Creating Jobs: capacity building for local resource-based road works in selected districts in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) and Nias

    1 March 2006 - 30 November 2012

    The Project’s development objective is to contribute to the restoration of the rural livelihoods in communities of disaster affected populations in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) and Nias.

  5. Sustaining Competitive and Responsible Enterprises (SCORE) Project

    1 May 2009 - 1 August 2012

    The development objective of SCORE is that SMEs are more sustainable through being cleaner, more productive and competitive and provide more sustainable and decent employment.

  6. Green Jobs in Asia - Indonesia

    1 August 2010 - 1 July 2012

    To deepen ILO constituents understanding and commitments for the promotion of Gender sensitive green jobs opportunities and a just transition for workers and employers towards a low-carbon, climate resilient, environmentally friendly development in Indonesia.

  7. Promoting Decent Work through Integrating Employment in Industrial Policies and Sectoral Strategies in Southeast Asia

    1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012

    As countries across the Asia and the Pacific region recover from the global economic crisis, many countries are looking to strengthen the foundations for a more inclusive and sustainable future through the promotion of job-rich growth. In Indonesia, the Government is taking forward a pro-growth, pro-poor, pro-job and pro-environment development strategy.

  8. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project (Timor-Leste)

    1 June 2010 - 29 February 2012

    The Project addresses the enormous twin challenges of job creation and the need for infrastructure improvement in Timor-Leste, contributing to employment generation, poverty reduction, economic growth and peace building through the rehabilitation, construction and maintenance of rural infrastructure using labour-based (equipment supported) work methods.

2011

  1. Timor-Leste Labour Market Information Systems Project – Phase I Extension (Timor-Leste)

    30 July 2009 - 31 December 2011

    Irish Aid has been providing funding for ILO’s technical assistance to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of Labour Market Information during December 2006-December 2008. During this period, a Labour Market Information Department (LMI) was created within the Secretariat of State for Vocational Training and Employment (SEFOPE).

  2. Mobilization and Capacity Building of Teachers’ Trade Union and Wider Trade Unions in Combating Child Labour in Indonesia

    1 January 2008 - 31 December 2011

    To mobilize and train Teachers' Trade Union (PGRI) officials, its members and other trade unionist to take actions to eliminate and prevent child labour.

  3. Combating Forced Labour and Trafficking of Indonesian Migrant Workers (Phase II)

    1 January 2008 - 31 December 2011

    The Project addresses the needs, rights and concerns of Indonesian migrant workers throughout the migration cycle. The project also focuses in particular on domestic workers, who are among the most vulnerable to forced labour and trafficking.

  4. Project of Support to the Indonesia Time Bound Programme on the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour – Phase II

    1 January 2007 - 31 December 2011

    The project aims to support the Indonesian government in the prevention and elimination of the worst forms of child labour in Indonesia.

  5. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - IRL (Timor-Leste)

    1 July 2009 - 30 June 2011

    The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

2010

  1. Social Accounting Matrix Advisory Support And Monitoring Assistance (SAMASAMA)

    1 June 2009 - 31 December 2010

    This project aims to enhance diagnostic and policy advisory capacities available in Indonesia through development of tools and monitoring and evaluation systems that analyze 1) the impact of public spending on employment and poverty reduction, and 2) the cost-effectiveness of the government investments.

  2. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - European Economic Community (Timor-Leste)

    1 January 2009 - 31 December 2010

    The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

  3. Investment Budget Execution Support for Rural Infrastructure Development and Employment Generation (TIM Works) Project - Norway (Timor-Leste)

    1 July 2008 - 31 December 2010

    The 2006 Timor-Leste and Development Partners Meeting displayed the commitment of the Government to promote accelerated economic growth under its Combating Poverty as a National Cause Plan, and progress towards the objectives defined by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), particularly in areas related with the Eradication of Extreme Poverty, and the Development and Implementation of Strategies for Decent and Productive Work.

  4. Education and Skills Training for Youth Employment in Indonesia (EAST)

    1 January 2006 - 31 December 2010

    The EAST project aims to improve employability and capacity for entrepreneurship among young women and men through improved access to high quality, relevant educational and training opportunities, and eventually contribute to the elimination of child labour.