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WEF Davos 2026, Indonesia Presents 2030 Strategy to Face AI Era

Davos, 20 January 2026 – Amid accelerating global digital transformation and labour market disruption driven by artificial intelligence (AI), Indonesia views these changes not as a crisis, but as a strategic opportunity. This view was the main focus in a panel discussion “Crisis of Opportunity? Skills for 2030 Workforce” was held in Davos, Tuesday (20/1) with representatives from the Government, educators, and the global community.

Minister of Communication and Digital, Meutya Hafid, emphasized that Indonesia has chosen an optimistic and adaptive approach in dealing with these changes. Referring to the WEF’s projections, she explained that although millions of jobs may be displaced, the opportunities for new job creation are more open. "Indonesia views this not as an employment crisis, but as a job opportunity. An opportunity to utilize individuals with skills, adaptability, innovation, and contributions in an ever-changing world," said Meutya.


This optimism is supported by the agenda of strengthening national digital talent. Indonesia is projected to need around nine million digital talents in the next fifteen years. Indonesia is investing in a range of nationwide initiatives, ranging from the Pre-Employment Card to the transformation of vocational education as part of a systematic effort to prepare human resources that are in line with the needs of the future industry.


The discussion also highlighted the use of AI in the real sector, particularly in the health and public service sectors. President of the Center for Global Health and Development and Co-Chair of the Women's Health and Economic Empowerment Network (WHEN), Joanne Manrique, emphasized that AI should be used to support operational tasks, so that humans can focus on strategic and empathetic roles.


"We use AI for routine tasks, but when it comes to designing financial health models and financing diplomacy, the role of humans remains irreplaceable," Joanne explained.


Speaking from the perspective of education and digital literacy, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AI Academy Asia, Bolor-Erdene Battsengel, emphasized the importance of understanding the basics of AI from an early age. According to him, algorithmic literacy is needed so that the younger generation understands that AI is a supporting tool, not a determinant of life decisions.


"One of the reasons we need to teach children about AI, specifically how AI algorithms work, is for them to understand that technology is a tool, not a life decision-maker," she said.


The role of public policy and cross-sector collaboration is also highlighted in this panel. Secretary of the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/Chief Secretary of BKPM, Rudy Salahuddin, emphasized the importance of partnerships between the government and the private sector in building a national talent ecosystem. "In Indonesia, we work with the private sector not only in providing training and education, but also in adjusting curriculum and industry standards to align with the needs of the job market," said Rudy.


He added that the government has also prepared incentives to encourage the involvement of the business world in human resource development. "We are providing tax reduction facilities of up to 200 percent for the private sector that invests in workforce training and education," he added.


Overall, the panel discussion emphasized that workforce readiness towards 2030 is not only determined by technology adoption, but also by policy quality, cross-sector collaboration, and commitment to ensuring digital transformation is inclusive and sustainable. This approach reflects Indonesia's commitment to strengthening the competitiveness of human resources amid global dynamics.



About WEF Davos 2026 and Indonesia Pavilion - The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 is the 56th annual global economic forum that brings together world leaders from the Government, business, academia, and civil society sectors. Each year, WEF Davos is attended by more than 2,500 selected participants, including heads of state and Government, heads of international organizations, CEOs of leading global companies, leaders of financial institutions, and world thinkers and innovators. Each year, Indonesia hosts the Indonesia Pavilion which serves as Indonesia's official platform in the World Economic Forum 2026 Annual Meeting series and functions as a center for investment promotion, policy dialogue, and strategic collaboration with the global community. This year, the pavilion is held under the theme “Indonesia Endless Horizons” and is present in collaboration with the Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM, Danantara Indonesia and KADIN. The pavilion represents an integrated showcase of Indonesia through the synergy between the Government, state asset managers, the business world, and national strategic partners.


About Supporting Partners - The implementation of the Indonesia Pavilion and Indonesia Night series of activities at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 is supported by a number of national company partners consisting of PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk; PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk; PT Barito Pacific Tbk, PT Astra International Tbk; PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk; PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk; Grab Indonesia; PT Indika Energy Tbk; PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk; Lippo Group; PT Pertamina Persero; RGE Group; PT Saratoga Investama Sedaya; Sinar Mas Group; PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk; PT Telekomunikasi Selular; PT Triputra Agro Persada Tbk., which together contributed to supporting the smooth and successful implementation of the activity.


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Ministry of Investment and Downstream Industry/BKPM

Email: humas@bkpm.go.id

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