The Manpower Ministry of Indonesia has announced a funding of 5.2 trillion Rp (about 380 million USD) for vocational training centres nationwide to improve the quality of human resources.
Director General of the ministry’s Department of Development, Training and Productivity Bambang Satrio Lelono (Photo: Antara)
Jakarta (VNA) - The Manpower Ministry of Indonesia has announceda funding of 5.2 trillion Rp (about 380 million USD) for vocational trainingcentres nationwide to improve the quality of human resources.
DirectorGeneral of the ministry’s Department of Development, Training and ProductivityBambang Satrio Lelono said the sum will be used for the construction offacilities and upgrade of equipment at vocational training centres.
The budgetcan also enhance company productivity and encourage the national economy, hesaid.
Recently,the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning has submitted a medium-termdevelopment plan for the 2020-2024 period, with human resources development asthe top priority to propel economic growth./.
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Director General of the ministry’s Department of Development, Training and Productivity Bambang Satrio Lelono (Photo: Antara) 
