Employment and Skills Strategies in Indonesia This report comes at a time when policy makers are challenged by the COVID 19 crisis that is generating a profound reflection on economic and social well being. Before COVID 19 hit Indonesia had experienced remarkable economic growth making substantial progress in poverty reduction and gains in employment. However there are large differences in outcomes across Indonesian provinces which often reflect the quality of local infrastructure services education and jobs. This joint Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Organisation for Economic Co operation and Development (OECD) study sheds light on challenges and opportunities to promote employment and skills outcomes at the local level in Indonesia. The analysis presented in this OECD ADB report shows the importance of strengthening local institutions managing and delivering employment and skills policies.