Indonesia Signs OIC Labour Centre Statute to Boost Islamic Labor Diplomacy
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: Indonesia has reaffirmed its leadership in Islamic labor diplomacy with the signing of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Labour Centre Statute in Doha, Qatar, by Minister of Manpower Yassierli.
Minister Yassierli described Indonesia’s participation in the OIC Labour Centre as a strategic move to strengthen solidarity within the global Islamic community and to expand the nation’s contribution to international labor diplomacy.
“Indonesia affirms its unwavering commitment to advancing decent work, productivity, and an inclusive labor market throughout the Islamic world,” the minister stated on Sunday.
The signing was carried out alongside five other countries—Jordan, Sierra Leone, Yemen, Lebanon, and Nigeria—bringing the total number of signatories to 32, with nine countries having ratified the Statute to date.
According to Yassierli, the step demonstrates Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing multilateral cooperation in the labor sector and its active participation in shaping labor-related policies and programs among OIC member states.
The OIC Labour Centre is an official institution under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, established to promote social and employment development, facilitate knowledge exchange, and formulate regional strategies in the areas of employment, social protection, and human resource development.
Yassierli emphasized that Indonesia’s membership in the Centre will bring strategic benefits, including:
- Enhanced access to international cooperation networks on employment and human resource development within the OIC framework.
- Technical and policy support from the OIC, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to bolster national employment institutions.
- Improved workforce competency through training programs, seminars, and technical cooperation facilitated by the OIC Labour Centre.
- Access to data and research to support evidence-based policymaking and national employment reforms aligned with ILO conventions and sustainable development goals.
- Stronger protection for vulnerable groups, including women and youth, as well as expanded opportunities for collaboration and investment-friendly policies to generate employment.
The minister concluded that Indonesia’s active participation in the OIC Labour Centre would reinforce its diplomatic standing both regionally and globally, while promoting inclusive growth and social protection across the Islamic world.
