Indonesia–Netherlands Discuss Labor Cooperation: Focus on Migrant Worker Protection and Occupational Safety

Indonesia and the Netherlands are exploring cooperation opportunities in labor management. In a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 in Fortaleza, Brazil, Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah met with Dutch Minister of Social Affairs and Employment Eddy Van Hijum to discuss several key issues — including migrant worker protection, occupational safety and health (OSH/K3), and labor market information systems. Both countries aim to share best practices to improve worker welfare.

Several concrete proposals were put forward during the meeting, such as knowledge exchanges on OSH, joint training for OSH officers, and the use of digital technology to monitor working conditions. They also discussed collaboration in addressing the challenges of Industry 4.0 and digital transformation of the workforce.

The development of a Labor Market Information System (LMIS) was proposed to improve market efficiency, match job seekers with vacancies, and identify specific skill demands. Through this partnership, Indonesia and the Netherlands hope to create a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment for workers in both nations.