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Indonesian Migrant Workers and Human Investment for Global Competitiveness

Authors
Fitranita Ibnu1, *, Aswatini Anas1, Romdiati1, Rahmat Saleh1
1National Research and Innovation Agency, Central Jakarta, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: sayaera@gmail.com
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Fitranita Ibnu
Available Online 22 January 2024.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_5How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Indonesia Migrant Workers (IMWs); Human investment; International Migration; Cilacap District
Abstract

This study focuses on human investment made by Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMWs) related to their international migration. This research used qualitative approach by conducting in-depth interview on ex IMWs in Cilacap District, Central Java Province and also related stakeholders. The result shows international migration of IMWs can be viewed as an investment in human resources. The investment can be divided into before and during the migration or while working abroad. There is a significant difference in the investment before departure between IMWs with low education levels, such as elementary or junior high school graduates, and individuals who have completed high school, vocational school, or university education. IMWs with limited education have fewer investment options before departure, as their job prospects, such as domestic work, require minimal competency than those with higher education. Investment in human resources can also occur during the migration period or while working abroad. In general, IMWs acquire new job-related skills regardless of their educational level. These skills can serve as valuable assets when applying for jobs either internationally or upon returning to their hometowns. Working abroad can also provide individuals with valuable insights into work ethics and discipline. Furthermore, foreign language proficiency can be advantageous when working in the same country or returning to Indonesia.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Southeast Asian Conference on Migration and Development (SEACMD 2023)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
22 January 2024
ISBN
978-94-6463-362-7
ISSN
2667-128X
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-362-7_5How to use a DOI?
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© 2023 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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