Indonesia gives Rp15 million in startup capital to 1,000 self-employed workers

Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry is providing Rp15 million in business capital to each of 1,000 established self-employed workers in West Bandung, West Java. The money can support business expansion and help create jobs.

The recipients work in goods and services, food production, agriculture, livestock, fisheries and marine industries. They are receiving preparation at the Center for Expanding Employment Opportunities in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, followed by three months of mentoring.

Manpower Minister Yassierli said newer self-employed workers receive Rp5 million, as well as training and assistance. He described the program as part of the government’s continuing effort to expand employment through entrepreneurship.

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For established self-employed workers, each receives Rp15 million in business capital, followed by three months of mentoring. Meanwhile, new self-employed workers receive Rp5 million. We also provide training and mentoring.

Yassierli said some participants from earlier programs had expanded enough to employ 70 people. The ministry also connects program alumni with banks to secure additional financing for business growth.

The government is pursuing job creation in both the formal sector and informal businesses. Statistics Indonesia reported an open unemployment rate of 4.65%, equivalent to 7.2 million people.

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This is one of our efforts to expand employment opportunities. Along the way, we have seen many success stories among those we have assisted. Some have succeeded in employing 70 people, and there are many others.