At the 113th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland, Indonesian employers (APINDO) emphasised the significance of adaptive, realistic, and supportive global policies for the digital economy ecosystem. Representing Indonesia's tripartite delegation, APINDO participated alongside the government and labour unions. In 2025, the ILO Standards Setting Committee initiated its inaugural discussions on the subject of "Decent Work in the Platform Economy". All agreed on the importance of worker protection and the ecosystem, including SMEs. A principle-based approach was agreed to ensure instruments are flexible and adaptable to each country's context. It was decided that the instrument would be a Convention, but only 15% of the content has been discussed, and no agreement has been reached.
After two weeks of deliberations, the definition of platform workers was agreed upon to include service providers within platforms, whether as workers in an employment relationship, self-employed individuals, or other special categories, depending on the national context of each country. The scope of platforms discussed includes location-based platforms such as transportation and delivery, and online digital platforms such as telehealth, digital tourism, edutech, freelancing, and creative work. The draft instrument's key points, including regulations must respect the differences in employment status under various legal frameworks. Secondly, occupational safety and health (OSH) provisions must be adapted. Thirdly, it is essential to ensure that all workers have access to social security. Finally, regulations must encourage the growth of the platform ecosystem. APINDO fully supports these principles and is committed to fighting for global instruments that are adaptive, inclusive, and encourage economic growth, including the digital economy, without burdening business actors.
