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Multi-Actor Roles in Basic Education Provision for Indonesian Migrant Workers’ Children in Sabah and Sarawak

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the governance of basic education access for Indonesian Migrant Workers’ children in Sabah and Sarawak by focusing on the roles of multi-actors involved in service provision. Using a qualitative approach through in-depth interviews and document analysis, the study finds that the operation of Community Learning Centers is highly dependent on the interaction between the Malaysian government as the licensing authority, plantation companies as facility providers and funders, and the Indonesian government through Atdikbud, KJRI/KRI, and SIKK as facilitators of educational diplomacy and the roles of PMI communities. Non-governmental organizations such as Humana Child Aid Society also enhance access in areas not covered by CLCs. The findings indicate that education provision for migrant children is the result of adaptive, cross-actor collaboration shaped by coordination and negotiation on the ground.

Source: Jurnal Pendidikan Teori Penelitian dan Pengembangan

DOI: 10.17977/2502-471x.1163

Authors: Neneng Heryati, Chandra Wijaya, Lina Jannah

Institution: University of Indonesia

Language: English

Topic: Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $16