Innovative Outcome Harvesting Approach Strengthens Indonesia's Decent Work Country Programme Review

During the review, approximately 70 representatives from the government, employers, and workers formed three working groups to examine the programme’s impact.

Representatives from the government, employers, and workers convened in Jakarta for a comprehensive Tripartite Meeting to evaluate Indonesia's Decent Work Country Programme (DWCP) 2020-2025. This milestone review, facilitated by the International Labour Organization (ILO), aimed to assess the programme’s effectiveness in addressing evolving employment challenges through social dialogue, job creation, and protection for vulnerable worker groups.

A Collaborative Review Using the Outcome Harvesting Approach

Unlike previous DWCP evaluations, the 2020-2025 review utilized the Outcome Harvesting (OH) approach—an innovative methodology that actively engages tripartite partners in monitoring and documenting progress. This approach differs from traditional evaluation methods by collecting evidence of achievements first and then working backward to determine how specific interventions contributed to change. By doing so, it captures both intended and unintended outcomes, offering a more comprehensive assessment of the programme’s impact.

Significant Findings and Achievements

During the review, approximately 70 representatives from the government, employers, and workers formed three working groups to examine the programme’s impact. Through in-depth discussions, these groups identified and documented over 200 achievements linked to DWCP’s three key priorities:

• Social Dialogue: Strengthening cooperation between government agencies, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to improve labor policies and industrial relations.
• Job Creation: Encouraging policies and initiatives that support employment opportunities, entrepreneurship, and skills development.
• Protection for Vulnerable Workers: Enhancing labor protections for marginalized groups, including women, informal workers, and people with disabilities.

Looking Ahead: Final Evaluation Report in May 2025

Following this participatory review process, the identified outcomes will undergo further analysis before the final DWCP 2020-2025 report is published in May 2025. This report will provide a detailed account of the programme’s achievements, best practices, and key lessons learned, guiding future strategies to promote decent work in Indonesia.

Acknowledging Collaborative Efforts

Simrin Singh, ILO Country Director for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, praised the tripartite constituents for their commitment to this innovative evaluation. “This is the first time the DWCP review has been conducted using an evidence-based approach with the active participation of the ILO’s tripartite partners. We are confident that this method will give us a clearer and more comprehensive picture of our collective efforts to advance decent work for all in Indonesia.”

The review’s outcomes reaffirm the importance of a collaborative and evidence-driven approach in shaping labor policies and fostering an inclusive and sustainable workforce in Indonesia.