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Indonesia Reinforces Governance of Internship Program With Japan to Boost Workforce Competence
Indonesia is strengthening governance and skills alignment within its Indonesia–Japan internship and Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) pathways, aiming to improve workforce competitiveness and seize long-term employment opportunities in Japan’s ageing labour market.
The Indonesian government has emphasised tighter programme oversight, better coordination between sending agencies, training institutions, and employers, as well as stronger worker protection mechanisms. Key priorities include skills certification, language preparedness, transparent recruitment processes, and compliance monitoring throughout the placement cycle.
Japan remains a critical destination for Indonesian workers, particularly in manufacturing, caregiving, construction, and services. However, competition from other ASEAN countries has pushed Indonesia to reposition its workforce strategy — shifting from volume-driven placement toward quality-driven, skills-based deployment.
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This development reflects a broader regional trend: labour-sending countries are investing in governance and capability building to remain competitive in regulated foreign labour markets. For employers and manpower partners, compliance, documentation accuracy, and structured workforce planning are becoming just as important as recruitment speed.
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