All people deserve the opportunity to earn an income to support themselves and their families. Through the Kunci initiative, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) partners with the Government of Indonesia and the private sector to equip 200,000 poor and vulnerable youth aged 18-34 with the skills and resources needed to compete in Indonesia’s job market. With support from Kunci, more young people from five provinces will be able to reach their full potential and contribute to Indonesia’s economy.



Indonesia’s workforce system is comprised of the institutions, processes and organizations that prepare people for job success and ensure that their skills match the needs of employers. USAID Mitra Kunci, meaning ‘key partners’ in Indonesian, supports and strengthens the ongoing USAID partnerships advancing a more robust and dynamic workforce system in Indonesia. In doing so, USAID Mitra Kunci helps Indonesia uncover holistic solutions for the complex challenges preventing this system from functioning as it should. Through this support, USAID Mitra Kunci is helping to create greater opportunity for young people, meet the demands of growing local economies, and stimulate the type of growth that benefits individuals and the economy.



These fact sheets also explain the project implementers, USAID Equal Opportunity For Empowerment - SIAP KERJA SIAP USAHA (EOE-SAKU), and USAID AYO INKLUSIF! - Increasing Awareness of the Economic Role of Youth with Disabilities.