8 - 12 May, 2026
This program concluded on 12 May 2026.
The program, held in partnership with the International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, brought together 26 participants working with civil society across Indonesia on critical issues relating to the impact of businesses on communities and workers.
Participant presentations were a highlight of the program – giving insights and sharing experiences from advocacy work across Indonesia. Participants highlighted many common, negative impacts associated with the extractive industries in Indonesia that undermine the development gains. The militarisation associated with the large scale and environmentally catastrophic National Food Estate program in Merauke was highlighted. There was a focus on the impacts of business on women and on Indigenous Peoples – and on Indonesian workers in the fishing fleets of Southeast Asia. Sessions on the UN Guiding Principles, Human Rights Due Diligence and OECD Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) were led by DTP trainer, Serena Lillywhite AM.
There was a focus on the role, functions and models of National Contact Points (NCPs) – the complaints mechanism for the OECD RBC Guidelines. There have been 17 OECD complaints about business conduct in Indonesia. NCPs from Australia and Norway shared their models and experiences of hearing cases. Participants found this particularly relevant as Indonesia must design its own model as part of the accession process to being an OECD member. Serena Lillywhite AM and Shin Young Chung of Korean Transnational Corporations Watch shared their experiences of engaging in the complaints process.
Elena Rose, Counsellor in the Australian Embassy to Indonesia, spoke at opening of the program and the Australian Embassy hosted a reception for the participants, highlighting the importance of human rights and civil society. Siti Khoirun Ni’mah, Executive Director of INFID and participant Anissa Yusha Amalia both spoke at the reception.
There was a focus on the growing commitments to Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD), including an update on developments on the proposed HRDD law/decree in Indonesia. HRDD sets out the responsibilities of companies along their supply chain to ensure consideration of human rights and the environment. This session was led by DTP alumnus Nurkholis Hidayat.
At the end of the program the participants came together to look at follow-up actions and how they would continue to work together on these issues. They drafted the following statement see here in Bahasa and English – and have agreed to continue working together as a loose coalition of concerned individuals/organisations focused on BHR and OECD.
DTP was very appreciative to work with INFID and its Executive Director, Siti Khoirun Ni’Mah, a DTP alumna and the great team she leads. DTP also thanks Aksel Tomte and the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights and DFAT for its support to the program.
Position Statement by INFID and Participants (English)
Position Statement by INFID and Participants (Bahasa Indonesian)
Speech of Anissa Yusha Amalia at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, 11 May 2026
Speech of Siti Khoirun N'imah at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, 11 May 2026
