RI is Ready to Send Fishery Workers to Japan through this Cooperation

KKP has established a strategic partnership with the Japanese Government through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in The Project for Indonesia-Japan Circulation of Human Resources in Blue Economy. (Photo: KKP Doc)

JAKARTA - Japan is eyeing the huge potential of labor in the Indonesian fisheries sector.

Capturing this opportunity, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has established a strategic partnership with the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in The Project for Indonesia-Japan Circulation of Human Resources in Blue Economy.

The cooperation was marked by a courtesy call meeting between KKP and JICA Experts with experts from JICA in Jakarta, not long ago.

The Secretary of the KKP BPPSDM Lilly Aprilya Pregiwati expressed appreciation for the support of the Japanese Government through JICA and welcomed the presence of experts as a sign of the start of this very strategic cooperation.

"This cooperation not only strengthens the capacity of Indonesian marine and fisheries human resources, but also responds to the labor needs of the fisheries sector in Japan. Indonesia is ready to contribute as a reliable partner in providing skilled, certified and industry-appropriate labor," said Lilly as quoted from a written statement, Tuesday, April 7.

Lilly emphasized the importance of JICA Experts' support in strengthening systems, training standards, and alignment with industry needs in Japan.

The project aims to strengthen the capacity of Indonesian marine and fisheries human resources so that they are able to fill the labor needs in Japan, as well as build a better system in the mechanism for preparing labor.

"We are committed to ensuring that the implementation of this project runs effectively, is coordinated and provides real benefits for both countries," he said.

Lilly revealed that activities in the project include training in Japan, procurement of modern learning facilities and equipment, and assignment of experts, including Japanese language instructors.

The cooperation will last for three years from the arrival of the experts on March 30, 2026, with the implementation location at the Fisheries Business Expert Polytechnic (AUP) Jakarta Campus, the Karawang Marine and Fisheries Polytechnic, and the Ambon Fisheries Training and Extension Center (BPPP).

The meeting took place with the agenda of introducing the delegation, presenting the profile of the KP BPPSDM, explaining the initial location of the project and discussing the implementation plan, including the preparation of working facilities for experts at the AUP Jakarta Polytechnic.

Through this collaboration, Lilly hopes that harmonious cooperation can be established in improving the quality of Indonesian marine and fisheries human resources, as well as supporting national priority programs and meeting the labor needs of the fisheries sector in Japan in a mutually beneficial manner.