ACV-CSC Belgium, accompanied by the All-Indonesian Trade Union Confederation (KSBSI), also conducted a working visit to the Marowali region, Central Sulawesi, and Bitung, North Sulawesi. They met with the leaders of the FPE and FSB KAMIPARHO labor unions.
On October 28-29, 2026, ACV Belgium and its entourage met with the branch administrators of the Mining and Energy Federation in Marowali Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. This meeting was a continuation of a series of working visits by ACV-CSCI Belgium to Indonesia to map and develop strategies for strengthening the implementation of respect for Business and Human Rights in Indonesia.
In attendance were Jeroen, a representative of ACV-CSC Puls, and Leen, a representative of ACV-CSCI Metea Belgium; Huib Leuven, Prof. Dr. Huib Huyse (Head of the research group sustainable development at the Research Institute for Labour and Society (HIVA) Leuven, Belgium) and Jacgueline, a representative from one of the Non-Governmental Organizations in Belgium, namely WSM.
Accompanying the ACV group were Nikasih Ginting, Chairperson of the FPE Central Executive Board; Citra Kaliki, Secretary General of the FPE Central Executive Board; and Maria Emeninta, Coordinator of ACVI Asia.
The ACV CSC Belgium also participated in the dissemination and training, which focused on climate change and a just transition. The transition to a low-carbon economy is a crucial part of addressing climate change while simultaneously promoting sustainable economic development.
Then, on October 30-31, 2026, the group visited Bitung, North Sulawesi, where they met with the management of the Federation of Food, Beverage, Tourism, Restaurant, Hotel, and Tobacco Trade Unions (FSB KAMIPARHO) in Bitung City, North Sulawesi.
They also had the opportunity to visit PT Deho, a tuna canning company in Bitung City. They met with management representatives and union officials, engaged in a social dialogue, and discussed HRD, working conditions, and the Collective Labor Agreement (PKB).
Maria Emeninta, ACV Asia Coordinator, stated that the ACV Belgium visit focused on HRD issues and how international perspectives and Indonesian regulations can be combined.
