The Makassar-Parepare Railway Project is a new transportation network under construction in the province of South Sulawesi in Indonesia. The railway line will connect the capital city of Makassar along 142 kilometres of rail track to Parepare and in the process also connect with the districts of Maros, Barru and Pangkajene Kepulauan.
Increasing incomes in carrageenan seaweed value chains in Takalar, South Sulawesi
This report analysed the seaweed-carrageenan value chain in the Takalar region of South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, a region that produces about 20 percent of the world’s supply of carrageenan seaweed. Seaweed production contributes to the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and traders in South Sulawesi.
The policy landscape and supply chain governance of the Indonesian seaweed industry: A focus on South Sulawesi
The Indonesian seaweed industry is at a crossroads. The implementation of the national roadmap outlined in Presidential Decree 33-2019 has reached its final stage and the Indonesian government has to decide if this national approach continues.
Seaweed trade: Unleashing Australia-Indonesia seaweed industry’s trade potential
This report outlines growth and partnership opportunities for the seaweed industry between Australia and Indonesia. At the moment there is minimal commerce between the two neighbouring countries despite Indonesia being a major seaweed producer and Australia being a major importer.
Inclusive transport for all: Addressing the needs of women and people with disabilities in South Sulawesi’s railway stations
A new rail transport project needs to attract as many passengers as possible to be financially viable, while also bringing benefits to local communities. An important element of achieving this is building train stations that are safe for everyone. This is especially so for women and people with disabilities for whom safety is a key […]
Capacity building program in seaport engineering and operation at Makassar New Port
Indonesia has ambitions to become a major sea power, and to do that, it will need to have an emerging workforce that has the skills and capacity to meet the demands of an international industry. T The Makassar New Port in the province of South Sulawesi provides a case study for this forward-looking national policy. […]
Attracting and retaining women in the transport construction sector in South Sulawesi
The building of infrastructure such as ports, railway lines, airports and roads presents many exciting opportunities, especially in areas that have not experienced this kind of development before. This report sets out to investigate the current gender situation in the transport construction sector in South Sulawesi, and the drivers of and barriers to women’s access […]
Closing the digital skills gap of young port workers: a study of Makassar port
The past eight years have seen rapid infrastructure development in South Sulawesi with the building of several strategic projects such as railways, ports, highways, toll roads, dams and power plants. These new facilities provide an opportunity for young people, aged 16 to 30, to step into jobs that require digital knowledge and capabilities. By examining […]
Chocolate, sustainability and closer business ties between Australia and Indonesia
Demand from Australian consumers for sustainable produce has heightened opportunities for Indonesian businesses, a breakfast in Melbourne has heard. The Katalis event was organised by Asialink Business and featured speakers from the Australian and Indonesian business communities. Katalis is a bilateral government development program with a focus on commercial opportunities. Panellists delivered short presentations […]
The AIC meets the team leading Indonesia’s successful training-for-work program
The Australia-Indonesia Centre has heard first-hand about the success of a skills training program set up by the Indonesian President in 2019. The leaders of the government scheme called ‘Kartu Prakerja’, or the pre-employment card, met with AIC staff to explain how 16.4 million people had already benefited from cash rebates for training and […]