PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the national industrial structure by developing a more competent workforce. Improving the quality of human resources is seen as crucial to addressing the challenges faced by various industries, including the palm oil processing sector.
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang emphasized that developing industrial human resources aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s vision of Indonesia Emas 2045. “We are committed to producing high-quality vocational graduates who can drive innovation in the industry,” he said.
Acting Director General of Agro-Industry, Putu Juli Ardika, highlighted that skilled human resources are key to ensuring a smooth supply chain, particularly in plantation-based industries. “Vocational education is a strategic step in preparing qualified workers for the palm oil sector,” he explained, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from the Ministry’s official website.
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Putu further noted that building a sustainable plantation-based industry also requires reliable raw materials, modern technology, and innovative talent. This effort is in line with the 2025–2029 Economic Transformation Strategy, which emphasizes downstream development, green industry, and improved productivity.
Kemenperin aims to maintain the contribution of the processing industry to GDP at around 21.9 percent, with industrial growth projected at 6.9–7.8 percent. To achieve this, the Ministry has launched several strategic initiatives, including fiscal incentives, consortium-based research, palm oil-driven innovations, and the digitalization of industrial governance.
Palm oil human resource development is also supported by the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) Scholarship Program. In 2025, the Yogyakarta Plantation Community Academy (AKPY) has been tasked with training 570 scholarship recipients from 26 provinces.
With Indonesia’s abundant natural resources and demographic bonus, Putu expressed optimism about the role of agro-industry in the future economy. “The processing of plantation products not only adds value but also creates space for innovation and new jobs,” he concluded. (P3)
