The Efforts of the International Labour Organization through better work Indonesia program in achieving sustainable development goal eight

Abstract

The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Eight (SDG 8) aims to create a Decent Work and Economic Growth. However, the attainment of it is certainly not an easy job. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), around the world, there are around 204 million people who do not have jobs. Adding on, problems still occurred on the efforts to create a decent work condition as the non-compliance conducts are still happening. There needs to be a decent economy conduct that could improve the quality of life, and every international actor must take part in it. Hence, as an International Organization, the ILO has taken part in the creation of it by carrying out several programs and the Better Work Indonesia (BWI) program is one of them. The BWI has a vision to create a global garment industry that lifts millions of people out of poverty by providing decent work, empowering women, driving business competitiveness and promoting inclusive economic growth. Thus, how did the ILO implement BWI program in achieving SDG 8? This research seeks to understand the efforts with the help of Liberal Institutionalism theory and the concepts of International Organizations' role and function. It later found that there are five efforts done by the BWI towards related-stakeholders to attain the SDG 8. First, creating an assessment that provide a basic understanding for the factories to understand their flaws. Second, conducting advisory services to ensure an active participation of employers and workers in identifying and addressing issues prevailing. Third, initiating industry seminars and forums to solve the problems with the help of external parties. Fourth, executing training which provides deeper content in key issues occurring in the workplace. Fifth, making publication that raise the awareness of the stakeholders. All of these efforts were then proven to be conducted by the stakeholders, supporting the attainment of SDG 8. Hence, through this research, it is proved that the ILO through the BWI program has put its commitment to achieving the SDG 8.