The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning

Green Jobs, Bright Futures: Bridging Economy and Sustainability

2025-01-07T13:10:04+07:00

Closing the Gap Between Education and Labor Market Requirement: Do Vocational Education Matter?

2025-01-07T13:10:21+07:00

The alignment between educational attainment and job type is expected to create a win-win solution from both the labor supply and demand perspectives. Despite these expectations, challenges remain in fully realizing such alignment within labor markets. In Indonesia, vertical mismatch continues to be a significant concern, particularly among the youth. Vocational education is predicted to be able to close that gap. This study aims to (1) analyze the impacts of vocational education toward vertical mismatch and (2) examine the impact of vertical mismatch on decent income among young people in Indonesia. Using Sakernas microdata analyzed using logistic regression method, the study finds that youth who complete vocational education are less likely to experience vertical mismatch. Furthermore, youth who are matched or overeducated have higher chances of earning a decent income. These findings underscore the needs of vocational education curriculum aligned with labor market demands.

AI-Based Models for Identifying Underdeveloped Villages in Indonesia's Rural Development

2025-01-07T13:10:26+07:00

This study improves the prediction and classification of underdeveloped villages in Indonesia using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. It identifies key factors driving underdevelopment to inform policy interventions that support Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequality), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Communities). Using data from 75,261 villages based on Indonesia’s Village Development Index (IDM), the Decision Tree model achieved the highest classification accuracy at 99.5%. Analysis of feature importance revealed the Economic Resilience Index (IKE) as the most significant factor, followed by the Ecological Resilience Index (IKL) and the Social Resilience Index (IKS). These results align with the SDGs’ focus on economic, social, and environmental resilience. The research offers a data-driven approach to advancing rural development and guiding effective policy decisions in Indonesia.

Reinvigorating Sustainable Green Economics in Indonesia: Exploring the Nexus between Global Green Economy Index and SDG 8

2025-01-07T13:10:00+07:00

This study aims to analyze the relationship between achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 in Indonesia and its related indicators utilized in Global Green Economy Index (GGEI). Through applying a quantitative method by Granger causality test analyzing the time series data of 2000 to 2020, interesting patterns and trends could be observed throughout these years. This research employs the Python libraries pandas, numpy, matplotlib, and statsmodels on the Google Colab platform. The results of the calculations demonstrate that a number of GGEI indicators, including income equality, electricity and heat, manufacturing and construction, green investment attractiveness, biodiversity, oceans, and water stress, are capable of influencing the future value of SDG 8. These findings underscore the crucial necessity for Indonesia's developmental objectives to integrate concepts from the green economy to enhance the realization of SDG 8.

Community Engagement in the Planning Phase of Community Projects Sustainability in Kenya

2025-01-07T13:10:08+07:00

This study determined the effect of community engagement in the planning phase of community projects sustainability in Kenya. Participatory development theory, positivist philosophy and descriptive research design guided the study with randomly selection of 200 workers who filled the questionnaire. Results from descriptive statistics and inferential analysis, revealed that, community has ample opportunities to provide inputs for planning of project. Community engagement in the planning phase had positive significant influence on project sustainability. The study recommends on implementation of structured mechanisms for community involvement in projects. Engagement strategies throughout the implementation phase and transparency are also recommend to foster effectiveness during monitoring and evaluation of community development projects. The critical role of leadership in facilitating effective community involvement to improve engagement and project sustainability is recommended for future study.

Empowerment Theory and Digital Village: Insights from West Java's Digital Village Programme

2025-01-07T13:10:15+07:00

The advancement of digital technology influences rural development, requiring communities to adapt by not only relying on infrastructure but also maximizing digital technologies for social and economic empowerment. The West Java Digital Village Program serves as a case study in this research, explored through the framework of Empowerment Theory to understand its impact on individual empowerment, particularly for rural beneficiaries. This study employed qualitative methods, specifically in-depth interviews with beneficiaries of the program selected from four regencies in West Java, including Ciamis, Bandung, Sumedang, and Garut. Findings indicate that beneficiaries of the Digital Village Program experienced changes in self-concept due to increased confidence from new digital skills, along with skill development and greater perceived control. Among the indicators related to empowerment, further exploration is needed on how to create a supportive digital ecosystem in villages to maximize sustainable empowerment for beneficiaries. This research contributes to the discourse on digital transformation in rural development, offering insights for policymakers to design inclusive programs that maximize long-term benefits for rural populations.

From Extractive Mining to Green Tourism: A Case Study of Open Pit Nam Salu Geosite Through Local Community Development

2025-01-07T13:09:56+07:00

Extractive mining has long been central to Belitong Island's economy, particularly tin exploitation since 1908 during the Dutch East Indies period. With Belitong's designation as part of the UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp), a new opportunity arises to transition toward sustainable economic practices. This research examines the transformation of the Open Pit Nam Salu geosite from a mining-focused economy to an environmentally sustainable green tourism model, emphasizing local community development. Employing a mixed-methods approach, including observations and in-depth interviews with communities and stakeholders, the study explores the geosite's geological and socio-economic potential. It identifies key opportunities and challenges in adopting green tourism while highlighting the critical role of local community involvement in fostering economic resilience. The findings provide a development model that integrates environmental conservation with economic growth. Open Pit Nam Salu's transformation exemplifies how ecological preservation and local economic enhancement can coexist, offering insights for broader application across Indonesia.

Indonesia’s Job Loss Insurance Program (JKP): Evaluating Challenges and Opportunities for Worker Welfare and Market Integration

2025-01-07T13:09:52+07:00

The Job Loss Insurance Program (Jaminan Kehilangan Pekerjaan - JKP) was introduced in Indonesia to support workers laid off due to economic downturns by providing financial assistance, reskilling opportunities, and job placement services. This study evaluates the effectiveness of JKP in supporting unemployed workers and identifies key challenges in its implementation. A qualitative approach was employed, combining surveys, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and secondary data from Satu Data Ketenagakerjaan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. The findings reveal that while financial assistance was appreciated, it often fell short of covering living expenses, particularly in urban areas. The SIAPKerja platform was underutilized due to irrelevant job postings and low digital literacy among participants. Reskilling programs lacked alignment with labor market demands, limiting their impact on reemployment prospects. Administrative inefficiencies, including delays in benefit disbursement, further hindered the program's success. The study underscores the need for policy reforms to improve JKP’s effectiveness. Recommended measures include aligning training programs with labor market demands, simplifying administrative processes, and enhancing outreach efforts. These changes are essential to ensuring JKP’s role in improving worker welfare and facilitating reintegration into the labor market.

Income Inequality: A Journey of 200 Years of Economic Thought

2025-01-07T13:10:31+07:00

The phrase "the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer" encapsulates a phenomenon that has long plagued societies worldwide. Most recently, Riddell et al. (2024) showed that, since 2020, the five richest men in the world have doubled their fortunes. At the same time, almost five billion people have seen their wealth fall. It further argued that corporations and its monopoly power are responsible for driving this unrelenting income inequality. This trend is confirmed by Chen et al. (2019) through an investigation into nearly 1 million firms covering 27 countries. Between 2000 - 2015, there has been a notable increase in corporate market power, especially in advanced economies.

However, there is no easy solution because inequality is deeply rooted in numerous historical, political, and socioeconomic factors. Therefore, it is imperative to look beyond numbers to understand inequality better.

In "Visions of Inequality: From the French Revolution to the End of the Cold War," veteran economist Branko Milanovic takes readers on a journey through the 200-year evolution of economic thought on income inequality. He achieved it by drawing from a diverse source, including original writings, correspondence, and biographical accounts of luminaries in the economics discipline.