ANALISIS IMPLEMENTASI PARADIPLOMASI PEMERINTAH PROVINSI JAWA TIMUR DALAM UPAYA PENGIRIMAN TENAGA KERJA TERAMPIL KE JEPANG TAHUN 2024

Abstract

This study examines the East Java Provincial Government’s implementation of paradiplomacy in its efforts to send skilled workers to Japan in 2024 through the Tokutei Ginou or Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) scheme. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach from a paradiplomacy perspective within the field of International Relations. Data was obtained through a documentary study of materials from the East Java Provincial Government’s Executive Administration Bureau, BP2MI, government regulations, and various other supporting sources. The research findings indicate that the East Java Provincial Government, through institutional collaboration with BP2MI, plays an active role as a subnational actor in establishing international cooperation with various parties in Japan, such as prefectural governments, training institutions, and labor-receiving organizations. This is implemented through competency-based training, skills certification, Japanese language training, and administrative support for the departure of migrant workers. In 2024, a total of 12,720 migrant workers from East Java were successfully placed in Japan, primarily in the caregiving, agriculture, manufacturing, and food service sectors. This program has had a positive impact on improving the quality of human resources, enhancing the economic well-being of the community, and reducing unemployment rates in East Java. However, the implementation of the program still faces challenges, particularly regarding Japanese language proficiency and adaptation to the Japanese work culture.