The problems of youth, especially from the employment side.
have already taken attention for a long time to the experts, observers and
those who are concerned. In the international level, a high commission has
already established by United Nations, the World Bank and the ILO to
handle the youth employment specially, This commission recommended a
new approach that is new political commitment and teamwork to solve the
opportunity of youth employment. The four prior policies recommended are
employability. equality, entrepreneurship, and employment creation. The
study discussed the aspects of youth employment in Indonesia, based on the
population data and from the empowerment of the youth employment as
well. During 30 years, the size of youth population (15-24 years) has been
increasing highly, either the absolute number or the percentage of the total
population. In the same time, their quality of education and their labor
force participation rate, by sex (male-female) and by living area (rural-
urban), have been increasing continuously. The study reveals some
important indicators which show that youth employment's problems have
significantly contributed to the process of sustainable development over
time. The problems found including unemployment and underemployment.
Meanwhile, the scope of the existing policies is still limited to solve the
problems of the youth nationally. Therefore. the policy and program
referred to the youth problems should be handled in the national level by a
properly institution. Without full awareness and clear actions from the
whole institutions concerned on the youth problems, the negative impact of
the youth unemployment will be emerging restlessly.
