A large part of the Indonesian economy is informal work. Sakernas 2021 data shows that there are 77 million informal workers out of 131 million workforce. Most of these informal workers are gig economy workers.
Along with the development of the digital economy, the number of gig economy workers keeps growing. Output-based and short-term employment status makes them vulnerable to uncertainties and risks of economic shocks. However, the characteristics of gig economy workers make it difficult for them to access social assistance programs provided by the government.
SMERU’s Position Paper emphasizes the importance of alternative schemes to complement the existing social protection. In addressing the issue of gig economy worker protection, SMERU organizes a policy dialogue on innovations to protect and reduce the vulnerability of gig economy workers.
Moderator: Annabel Noor Asyah (Researcher, SMERU)
Speakers:
- Palmira Permata Bachtiar (Senior Researcher, SMERU)
- Eka Kartika (PPs. Deputy Director of Project Management Office, BPJS Ketenagakerjaan)
- Putu Sanjiwacika Wibisana (Economist, World Bank)
- Reytman Aruan (Observer of Indonesian Labor)
