Strategic Plan Sustainable Tourism and Green Jobs for Indonesia
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Moving towards a greener, climate resilient tourism economy therefore is increasingly important to ensure a sustainable development path for the country, not only over the long-term but also in the short-term. Going green and adapting to climate change are not an option anymore. Actions are already being taken by the Government, employers, enterprises, trade unions, and other key stakeholders to move towards more sustainable patterns of tourism development. As a consequence, shifts in the tourism labour markets, new demand for green skills and re-skilling programmes, new and adapted profiles of jobs and skills as well as specific measures to help workers, employers and enterprises adapt to this changing environment are essential parts of this transition. As the tourism sector adjusts to this drive towards more sustainable operation and consumption patterns, policies to fully utilize the potential for new green jobs and the greening of existing jobs in tourism are in great demand. The Strategic Plan for Sustainable Tourism and Green Jobs in this regard is a breakthrough of innovative policy making, cooperation and coordination addressing these issues as a whole with a view to creating a policy framework for the implementation of sustainable tourism with green jobs for Indonesia aiming at improving the quality of life of the local communities, workers and employers, and a prosperous society overall. The Strategic Plan, hereby, supports existing Government policies, stresses the potential and need to go green, introduces an integrated approach for the promotion of a job rich sustainable tourism industry and by presenting key strategies it identifies the way forward. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the ILO Constituents, and especially the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy which in collaboration with the ILO took the leadership in the development of this important document. My special thanks also go to the lead author Myra Gunawan and co-author Oliver Ortis as well as all national and international experts, who have participated in the consultation based development process of his work. The engagement of a wide array of national partners in a high-level dialogue on the development of a strong sustainable tourism industry for Indonesia with Green Jobs leading to this document can be regarded as an outstanding example of how cooperation and commitment beyond geographic and administrative limits with a view to a common goal can be achieved. I am optimistic that with a strong commitment from all of us and with the strategic plan to guide us, sustainable tourism in Indonesia is one step closer. Peter van Rooij Country Director for Indonesia International Labour Organization ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The authors would like to use the opportunity to express their gratitude to the institutions and people who, with their wide contributions, have well carried the development of this Strategic Plan. Due to the great number of contributors it will not be possible to mention all, but every single one who has contributed shall be assured of the value they have added to the development of this policy document. However, special attention shall be given to the key partners in the creation process, as this report is the result of the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration and the International Labour Organization and the over 250 national officials, who within the wide consultation process have . First and foremost, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has led and well guided the process. Her excellency, the esteemed Minister Dr. Mari Elka Pangestu SE, Msc personally took the role of directing this Strategic Plan. Special thanks also to Mr. Wardiyatmo, Mr. Firmansyah Rahim, Mr. Henky Hermantoro, and Mrs. Ni Wayan Giri Adnyani. The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration has provided major contributions, especially to the employment related sections of this Strategic Plan. Hereby his excellency, esteemed Minister Drs. H. Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, Mr. Guntur Wicaksono, Mr. Abdul Wahab Bangkona, and Mrs. Nora Ekaliana deserve particular gratitude. Apindo and the Trade Unions shall also be mentioned for their continuous support and valuable inputs. Special thanks must be given to BAPPEDA West Java, BAPPEDA Central Kalimantan, BAPPEDA South Sumatra, and DINAS Manpower of East Java for each hosting one of the Provincial Consultation Meetings. The International Labour Organization as facilitator has provided technical support and coordinating services, in particular through the technical expertise of Mr. Vincent Jugault, Mr. Peter van Rooij, Mr. Matthew Hengesbaugh, Mr. Muce Mochtar, and Mr. Steve Noakes (consultant). Moreover, the authors would like to thank Mr. Wolgang Weinz (ILO), Mr. Stefanos Fotiou (UNEP), Ms. Zorits Urosevic (UNWTO), and Ms. Adrienne Stork (UNCTAD) for their kind peer review of the document. The Authors Myra Gunawan Oliver Ortis iii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Indonesian Government, through its Long-Term National Development Plan (RPJP), the Long-Term National Tourism Development Plan (RIPPARNAS), and its tourism Mid-Term Strategic Plan (RENSTRA) communicates a clear vision on the importance of sustainable development. These documents emphasize the need to address people’s welfare and quality of life, conserve natural and cultural resources, and promote international cooperation to advance the country’s development objectives. While there remains continued strong political support at the national levels of government for sustainable tourism and opportunities of the growing market, the country itself faces a number of challenges. With abundant natural and cultural resources and a significant domestic and international market potential, Indonesia is confronted by issues in terms of utilizing these assets in a socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable manner. Tourism planning and administration remains lacking in integration among many different ministries and government units. Indonesia’s sizeable informal economy, as well as its lack of skilled human resources in tourism and hospitality threatens to undermine national development goals and weaken the country’s overall competitiveness, whilst short term economic benefit orientation of the sector, despite its quantitative growth, poses direct and indirect threats to environmental welfare and people’s quality of life. On the other hand, sustainable tourism, if well planned and managed can make a direct and positive contribution to Indonesia’s achievement of the Millenium Development Goals, inclusive of poverty reduction, rural development, preservation of culture and society, gender equity, and environmental protection. Employment creation remains a centrepiece of this strategy with the promotion of decent green jobs for the development of environmentally-friendly products,