Indonesia's Diaspora in the Context of Indonesia's Economic Development: A Case Study Indonesia Workers (TKI) Abroad

Abstract

Indonesia Workers (TKI) are a group of Indonesian people who immigrate to other countries to work for economic reasons. Indonesia Workers (TKI) is a form of Indonesia's diaspora abroad. Indonesia Workers (TKI) who are abroad for economic reasons can open the door to cooperation between countries and help Indonesia's domestic economic growth. This study analyzes the role of migrant workers as the Indonesia diaspora that can help the country's economy. The purpose of this research is to find out and understand how migrant workers contribute to the country's economic growth and help the country in diplomacy with other countries, so that good diplomatic relations are established. The author uses a descriptive analysis research method with data collection techniques sourced from journal articles, news articles and various other literature. The results of the study show the role of migrant workers in sending remittances which is an important source of income for the state because it can reach 3-4% of Indonesia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). With the return of migrant workers back to the country, it creates people's economic empowerment by opening businesses and creating jobs so that it can reduce the unemployment rate in Indonesia. In addition, migrant workers play a role in helping the development of the industrial sector, they provide foreign currency input so as to increase productivity in various economic sectors. In the context of Development, TKI also plays a role in terms of education that can help the quality of human resources.