Indonesia calls on BRICS to strengthen future workforce skills forecasting to build a more resilient, inclusive, & sustainable world of work

Minister of Manpower Yassierli explained that future skills mapping will help BRICS countries understand changing job market needs, identify necessary skills, and align training policies with the needs of the world of work.

Indonesia has called on BRICS countries to strengthen future workforce skills forecasting as they seek to build labour markets that are more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.

The proposal was presented by Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, at the 2026 BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting (LEMM) in Hyderabad on 15 July. Indonesia proposed that future skills forecasting become a focus of cooperation under BRICS CONNECT.

The Minister said a shared understanding of future employment and skills needs would help member countries prepare for changes driven by technological development, industrial transformation, demographic trends and the transition to a green economy.

“Indonesia sees the importance of strengthening a shared understanding of future employment and skills needs. Therefore, Indonesia proposes that future skills forecasting be one of the focuses of cooperation in BRICS CONNECT.”

He explained that mapping future skills needs could help countries understand changing job market needs, identify necessary skills, and align training policies with the needs of the world of work.

Alongside the proposal, Minister Yassierli shared examples of Indonesia’s efforts to strengthen labour-market resilience. These include expanding access to training and social protection for informal workers, strengthening the Job Loss Insurance Programme (JKP), establishing a task force to respond to layoffs, and improving employment access for women, people with disabilities, and people in remote communities.

One initiative planned for this year is a vocational training centre and employment service for people with disabilities. The centre will include assistive technology and examples of more inclusive workplace arrangements.

The nation is also continuing to focus on the transition from education to employment. Its National Apprenticeship Programme is targeting 150,000 participants this year, while the National Vocational Training Programme aims to reach 300,000 participants.

The government has linked these training efforts to wider job-creation priorities, including the Free Nutritious Meal Programme, the Modern Fishing Village initiative, and downstream development in strategic commodities. The focus is on ensuring that vocational training is better connected to industry requirements.

Digital labour-market services are another part of the approach. Indonesia is developing an integrated system intended to connect jobseekers and employers through a single employment platform, supported by labour-market analysis and policy dashboards.

Minister Yassierli described BRICS as a platform for countries to strengthen south-south cooperation, learn from each other, and present real solutions that provide benefits to workers, the business world, and society, saying: "Indonesia is ready to work with all BRICS member countries to build a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable world of work.”

“We are ready to share and ready to learn.”

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