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Migrant fishers prone to modern slavery
Most of the migrants are made to endure excessive working hours, poor accommodation and limited access to clean water and healthy food. They also risk injury and accidents due to a lack of safety equipment in workplaces that do not meet international labor standards.
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Why skills development is even more imperative in Indonesia
The World Bank officially upgraded the status of Indonesia from low to upper-middle income country. While the upgrade offers a positive impact by building trust and attracting better investments, improving the quality of Indonesia’s human resources through skills development is a critical requirement.
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Getting industrial relations back on track
To take advantage of the AEC in the short term, well designed labor market policies, agreed on by employers, workers and the government, are imperative.
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Not just investment: Jobs for locals
It is crucial to filter the investment by setting conditions, in particular to ensure that local workers are protected or at least given an opportunity to compete for jobs.
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Is the proposed government rule on minimum wage a lasting solution?
It is clear that the government has to do its homework and make the necessary adjustments to the proposed policy to address these issues.
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Revisiting old-age and unemployment insurance schemes
There is no point in allowing lump-sum withdrawal from the old-age benefit that will erode the eventual level of the benefit and impact negatively on the pension program.
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The 'principal agent' problem in Indonesian politics
The main drivers of the principal agent problem in politics are conflicts of interest and asymmetric information between politicians and their constituents.
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Fixing the minimum wage hike: Does it matter?
In signaling pro-market policies, the government needs to implement short-term “quick wins” and strategic long-term policies, emphasizing its commitment to sustaining inclusive growth and promoting labor welfare.
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