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Companies 1 year ago
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Informality in Indonesia and middle-income trap
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Indonesia progressed positively by driving down workers in the informal sector from 65 percent in 2007 to 56 percent in 2019. The tide has turned because of the pandemic, and as a result, the number of informal workers jumped to almost 80 million workers, or 59 percent of total employment in 2023.
Academia 1 year ago
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The uncertainties in today’s employment landscape
Workforce formalization, while neither a holistic nor one-size-fits-all solution, is becoming increasingly part and parcel of social investment strategies to resolve issues related to meaningful work and decent living standards.
Academia 1 year ago
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Abusive contract worker system: A call for reform
Contract workers are often tasked with performing essential services in sectors such as health care, education and public administration, yet they may lack the necessary support and resources to carry out their duties effectively.
Academia 1 year ago
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The new wave of agricultural extension and farmers' agency
In view of the digital transformation in agriculture and the increasing complexities of farming today, Indonesia needs to embrace a systems thinking approach to empower farmers by recognizing and growing their agency.
Jakarta 1 year ago
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Tens of thousands seek better lives in Jakarta. But is the city losing its draw?
Jakarta has long been a magnet for people searching for better livelihoods, particularly after Idul Fitri. But this year, the estimated number of newcomers has fallen as the economies of other cities in the country start to catch up.
