Indonesia, Japan collaborate to bolster fisheries human resources

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is collaborating with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to strengthen the capacity of fisheries' human resources.Secretary of the ministry's Agency for Extension and Human Resources Development, Lilly Aprilya Pregiwati, stated that the collaboration not only bolsters Indonesia's marine and fisheries human resources but also addresses the labor needs of Japan's fisheries sector.

"Indonesia is ready to contribute as a reliable partner in providing a skilled, certified workforce that meets industry needs," she said in an official statement in Jakarta on Monday.

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries previously received the courtesy call of JICA experts in Jakarta on March 30, 2023, which also marked the beginning of the strategic cooperation.

Pregiwati explained that the project aims to strengthen the capacity of Indonesian human resources to meet workforce needs in Japan, while at the same time developing a better workforce preparation system.

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According to her, the activities carried out under the cooperation framework include the provision of modern learning facilities, the assignment of experts—including Japanese language instructors—and training programs held in Japan.

The partnership will last for three years from the arrival of JICA experts and will be implemented at the Jakarta Technical University of Fisheries, the Karawang Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, and the Ambon Fisheries Training and Extension Center.

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Through this collaboration, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries aims to foster a harmonious partnership to enhance the quality of Indonesia's marine and fisheries human resources.

The ministry also hopes that the initiatives can support Indonesia's national priority programs while fulfilling the labor needs of Japan's fisheries sector, creating a mutually beneficial partnership.