Green economy to create nearly 3.9 million jobs in Indonesia by 2026 – forecast

The development of the green economy could create around 3.88 million jobs in Indonesia by 2026. This forecast is set out in a report prepared by the country’s Ministry of Manpower, according to ANTARA.

Anwar Sanusi, Head of the Ministry’s Planning and Development Body, noted that the forecast is linked to the development of domestic natural resource processing systems and the wider use of renewable energy sources, as well as the prospects for expanding circular economy practices, the electrification of transport and the modernisation of industry.

Sanusi emphasised that training workers in the skills required by modern companies is critical to realising new opportunities in the green economy. He added that the labour market is currently undergoing transformation driven by artificial intelligence, automation, digitalisation and the global shift towards sustainable development.

The authorities believe that Indonesia is at a crucial stage: it is now necessary to transform the labour market into a more productive, inclusive and sustainable system. To this end, the Ministry of Manpower is working to strengthen the national skills development system – vocational training programmes are being adapted to meet the current requirements of business and industry.

The report by the country’s Ministry of Manpower is intended to serve as a guide for the government, companies, universities and other organisations when developing strategies to enhance the competitiveness of workers and improve the labour market situation.