Jakarta, INTI - The development of digital technology has brought changes to the competency needs of human resources. To respond to these changes, Indonesia’s Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, is encouraging the exchange of experiences with India in digital talent development, technological innovation, and worker skills improvement.
This was one of the topics discussed in a bilateral meeting between Minister Yassierli and India’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, at the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting (LEMM) in Hyderabad, India, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Yassierli expressed his appreciation to the Indian Government for the successful organization of the BRICS Employment Working Group and the BRICS LEMM, which discussed various strategic employment issues, including the future of work, digital transformation, social protection, and skills development.
"Indonesia views India as an important partner in human resource development. As two large developing countries with dynamic economies and large young populations, Indonesia and India have the opportunity to share experiences in building a competitive, inclusive workforce that is ready to face changes in the world of work," said Yassierli.
During the meeting, Yassierli expressed interest in learning about India's experience in building a digital ecosystem that plays a role in job creation, skills development, innovation, and technology-based investment. As well as the development of data centers, digital infrastructure, and various AI skills enhancement initiatives involving the government, employer organizations, and industry.
"Digital transformation must be accompanied by human resource readiness. Therefore, developing AI talent, strengthening digital competencies, and reskilling and upskilling programs are crucial so that workers can adapt and take advantage of opportunities arising from technological change," said Yassierli.
Experience and Knowledge Exchange
Yassierli stated that the collaboration between Indonesia and India could be directed at several priority areas, including increasing the capacity of vocational training instructors in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), AI, and other digital technologies.
In addition to strengthening digital talent, Yassierli also views the importance of empowering informal workers through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and transition pathways to formal employment. The exchange of experiences regarding the protection of platform and gig workers is also a focus, particularly regarding labor rights, social protection, and occupational safety and health.
Yassierli emphasized that Indonesia welcomes opportunities to expand knowledge exchange with India through technical exchanges, expert dialogues, study visits, joint capacity-building programs, and institutional partnerships between ministries and training institutions of both countries.
"Indonesia is committed to strengthening its partnership with India, both bilaterally and within the BRICS framework, to promote decent work, increase labor competitiveness, and build resilient labor market institutions that are responsive to technological transformation," he said.
Conclusion
Minister of Manpower Yassierli encouraged cooperation and exchange of experiences with India in digital talent development, technological innovation, and workforce skills enhancement to address changing competency needs resulting from digital transformation. In a bilateral meeting with India’s Minister of Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, Yassierli assessed that Indonesia and India have significant opportunities to share experiences on building a digital ecosystem, developing data centers, digital infrastructure, and AI skills enhancement programs involving government and industry.
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