Indonesian Jobs Pact: Indonesia the First Country to Adopt the ILO’S Global Jobs Pact
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Bilingual Edition June 2011 The Signing of the Indonesian Jobs Pact: Indonesia the First Country to Adopt the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact The Indonesian Jobs Pact is the implementation of the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact at the country level....The Government, including myself, governors, head of districts and mayors, should play an active role in ensuring the he President of Republic of Indonesia, Susilo effectiveness of the National Tripartite Council Bambang Yudhoyono, witnessed the signing T in dealing and addressing employment related of the Indonesian Jobs Pact (IJP) on 13 April, issues. at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Indonesia. The Pact was signed by the Ministry of Manpower and Susilo B. Yudhoyono President of The Republic of Indonesia Transmigration, Muhaimin Iskandar, as the Chair of National Tripartite Council (LKS-Tripartit Nasional), Myra M. Hanartani, Deputy of the National Tripartite Council from the Government, Sofjan Wanandi, Deputy from the employers’ organization, and Thamrin Mosii, Deputy from the workers’ organizations. newsletter april 2011 English.indd 1 5/21/2011 2:25:23 PM headlines from US The IJP is designed to bring the Meanwhile, the Indonesian attention and efforts on the inclusiveness of economic growth, benefi ts of economic growth to every Minister of Manpower and the environment and the development of human capital. The citizen through the creation of decent Transmigration, Muhaimin agreement’s implementation model particularly encourages and productive employment, making Iskandar, stated that the IJP is local level initiatives. the Indonesian economy regionally the tripartite declaration aimed more competitive, while supporting to create more job opportunities Similarly, Peter van Rooij, ILO Country Director in Indonesia, the national policy goals. The Pact and improve social protection noted that the IJP marked the onset of a new epoch of also represents the priorities of as the main elements of the fruitful and deepening collaboration between the Indonesian Indonesia’s Government, workers and employment and social policies tripartite constituents and the ILO. “The IJP will pave the employers and expresses their tripartite in addressing the fi nancial crisis. way for Indonesia’s next Decent Work Country Programme commitment to act together in order to “Through the Indonesian Jobs covering the country’s development to 2015,” he said. D make economic growth more job-rich, Pact, all relevant stakeholders enhance the competitiveness of the dealing with employment economy, improve industrial relations issues will have common visions and protect vulnerable workers. and missions, focusing on the four priority areas of the Indonesia was among the fi rst pilot Pact: employment creation, Global Jobs Pact countries to set in motion a national strengthening industrial process of dialogue and adaptation relations, enhancing the of the Global Jobs Pact after its quality and coverage of social he Indonesian Jobs Pact (IJP) is the national ebruary last year our Indonesian Constituents – the adoption by the International Labour protection, and improving adaptation of the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact (GJP). Government, trade union confederations and APINDO Conference in 2009. The ILO’s Global labour productivity.” T The GJP has received strong international backing, F representing employers – commenced a process of Jobs Pact proposes a balanced and including from the G20 heads of state, the UN General realistic set of policy measures that Recognizing its relevance Assembly, the UNDP Board, ASEAN, and numerous other adapting the Global Jobs Pact to the context of Indonesia. countries can adopt to strengthen their to their own national issues, international and regional bodies. Indonesia is a member of This Pact is a set of balanced and realistic policy measures ongoing efforts to address the crisis the Indonesia’s tripartite the G20. It also consists of an integrated policy portfolio in to ease the impact of the crisis and accelerate recovery while pursuing economic, social, and representatives - the four areas: in employment. Based on the Government’s Midterm environmental sustainability. Government, workers and Development Plan 2010 – 2014 and with the support of the Accelerating employment creation, jobs recovery and employers - formally decided social partners, the Indonesia Jobs Pact truly marks a national “The Indonesian Jobs Pact is the to adapt the GJP to help sustaining enterprises implementation of the ILO’s Global and international milestone. address the social and Building social protection systems and protecting Jobs Pact at the country level. I have employment impact of the people In Indonesia this means joint priorities on what is needed to met with the ILO’s Director General crisis on the Indonesian workers Strengthening respect for international labour standards advance the agenda of decent work in Indonesia: [Juan Somavia] and we discussed and enterprises. The IJP was about the fi nancial crisis and its social Employment creation developed through a series Social dialogue: bargaining collectively, identifying and economic impact worldwide. He of reviews and consultations priorities, stimulating action Industrial relations appraised policies and efforts taken among the tripartite partners. Policies in the four areas interact with each other, leading to Social protection and by Indonesia to address social and A tripartite Steering Committee shaping a fair and sustainable globalization. Labour productivity. economic impact of the crisis,” the with support from the Offi ce President Yudhoyono was quoted by of the Vice-President was also The Pact calls on the government, workers and employers We are now supporting our Constituents on how to do this, the Bisnis.com in his opening remarks. established, to provide strategic of each state to come together to develop a comprehensive the actual implementation, including with assistance from the oversight for the process the The President emphasized the plan of action that serves the broad goals of creating jobs ILO and other international organisations. formulation of the IJP. important role played by the National and protecting people with the longer term objective of improving the fundamental principles of the global societal Internationally, Indonesia is setting an example to other Tripartite Council in handling and tackling problems related to The IJP serves as a foundation for tripartite action between framework. employment. “The government, including myself, governors, 2011 and 2014, highlighting priorities based on the National countries how the Government, trade unions and employers’ head of districts and mayors, should play an active role in organisations can work together, agree on priorities and work Medium Term Development Plan and the priorities of By adopting the Pact, the constituents of the ILO have ensuring the effectiveness of the National Tripartite Council in jointly to realise decent work. The process itself has been the social partners. It also focuses on the tripartite actors’ committed themselves to creating a different and better dealing and addressing employment related issues.” world in which globalization and economic progress are valuable, putting social dialogue and national ownership inextricably intertwined with sustainability, social justice and into practice. The ILO is pleased to have supported the What They Say about the IJP human rights. D process and looks forward to support the implementation of The ILO congratulates the Indonesian the Indonesia Jobs Pact through the formulation of our next Decent Work Country Programme for Indonesia. D tripartite constituents on the strong Dr. Bambang Widianto commitment they have shown to developing the Deputy for Social Welfare of the Offi ce of the Vice President Indonesian Jobs Pact. It is an excellent example Djimanto Rekson Silaban “The Government of Indonesia fully Chair of the Indonesian Employers’ Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union of successful social dialogue based on mutual supports a national Jobs Pact because Association (Apindo) Confederation (KSBSI) we can utilize various experiences trust and genuine commitment. It is a solid “The IJP highlights the importance “We fully support the IJP as a vehicle of other countries in coping with step towards a better future for the people in of social dialogue in ensuring the to improve working conditions. We, challenges in our labour market. It is economic growth. We share social therefore, hope that employers would Indonesia also hoped that the economic growth and public concerns, so let us all involve labour unions and discuss what will benefi t the Indonesian people Sachiko Yamamoto, engage in social dialogue for the needs to be done in order to face the through the creation of decent and ILO Regional Director for Asia and the Pacifi c sake of togetherness”. diffi culties together.” productive employment.” 2 3 newsletter april 2011 English.indd 2 5/21/2011 2:25:33 PM newsletter april 2011 English.indd 3 5/21/2011 6:58:40 PM employment employment Boosting the Productivity of SMEs Realizing Green Jobs in Indonesia in Indonesia for sustainable development edical equipment and hospital furniture reen Jobs in Asia is a project aims to deepen Indonesia in order to achieve sustainable development and a manufacturer PT Tesena Inovindo has been able Pilot enterprises had witnessed increased constituents understanding and commitments just transition. 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