While there are so many policier and programs launched with the aim to deal with the problems of child trafficking in Indonesia
and elsewhere in Southeast Asian countries, there is still little evidence
on the effectiveness of the programs. This reflects a lack of knowledge
and accurate data on the phenomenon in order to formulate an
effective policy and program. There is a tendency that many
implementing agencies are busy with running programs or projects on
child trafficking suggested by donors and leaving a little room to
question the broader context of the phenomenon or the relevance of the
program with the existing local situation. Therefore. there is a heed to
build research and analytical skills within organizations dealing with
program on child trafficking to enable themselves to analyze critically
the problems mm' related programs/projects offered. A systematic
knowledge derived from research will provide a strong data as the
basis of any action taken. It will provide a more derailed and
comprehensive understanding on the magnitude and the nature of the
problem and related will increase the effectiveness of the program. There
are various ways to build research skills among others recruiting staffs'
with research knowledge/research experience that will he in charge in
the research division. conducting research training for the existing
staffs or providing internship in a research organization.
