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The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and the Jakarta Japan Clubdiscussed cooperation in the development of Indonesian human resources, particularly concerning their entrepreneurship skills.

Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah said this cooperation is related to various programs including vocation, apprenticeship and entrepreneurship. The two sides also discussed a program designed to send certified skilled Indonesian workers to Japan.Japan is one of the countries supporting the development of Indonesian human resources as the country has many businesses and industries in Indonesia.

Some 730 Japanese industries operate in Indonesia under the coordination of the Jakarta Japan Club. Hence, the programs that have been planned could be implemented properly, she said.The Indonesian government through the relevant ministry has inspected the apprenticeship program at Toyota Corporation in Japan. The program is considered quite effective in providing a positive impact on industries or companies, she added. The Indonesian government also wants the development of entrepreneurship. Moreover, the Jakarta Japan Club has so far contributed to the development of entrepreneurs as they have done in Central Java//ANT