"Every investment in a midwife—through an international-standard education system and continuous learning—is an investment in the future of the nation. UNFPA is proud to be part of this journey, and we call on everyone to contribute to the advancement of midwives in Indonesia."

- Verania Andria, UNFPA Indonesia Assitant Representative

JAKARTA, 19 June 2025 – In a significant milestone for the advancement of midwifery in Indonesia, the Government, through the Ministry of Health, today officially launched a new national curriculum framework for midwifery education. This initiative, developed with the support of the Government of Canada and UNFPA, aims to standardize and elevate the quality of training across the country, ensuring every midwife is equipped with the skills to provide life-saving care.

The new framework is a cornerstone of the Canada-Indonesia Midwifery Partnership for Advancing Competency-Based Midwifery Education (IMPACT) project. Developed through a comprehensive collaboration, the process was led by the Ministry of Health’s Directorate of Health Workforces, the Indonesian College of Midwives and National Health Council (KKI), and the Central Board of the Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI), alongside key midwifery education partners (AIPKIND, APKESI, AIPKEMA). The curriculum is aligned with international standards, is outcome-based, and is designed to be responsive to the needs of the health system and adaptive to new developments in science and technology.

Minister of Health Budi G. Sadikin highlighted the government's commitment to data-driven reform. "If we want to improve the midwifery profession and expand its authority, then all systems must be solid and based on data," he said, emphasizing the curriculum's role in strengthening the profession to help achieve the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.

The IMPACT project focuses on enhancing the quality of both pre-service and in-service midwifery education to align with global standards set by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). This includes strengthening the regulatory framework, implementing a robust continuing learning system, and providing specialized training for midwifery educators to ensure the sustainability of high-quality curriculum implementation.

Verania Andria, UNFPA Indonesia Assistant Representative, celebrated the collaborative achievement. "Midwives are the backbone of our primary health system, and they play a critical role in reducing maternal mortality. This new curriculum is more than a document; it is our shared commitment to the mothers and children of Indonesia," she said. "Every investment in a midwife—through an international-standard education system and continuous learning—is an investment in the future of the nation. UNFPA is proud to be part of this journey, and we call on everyone to contribute to the advancement of midwives in Indonesia."

The launch of this curriculum framework marks a pivotal step in Indonesia’s national health transformation agenda. By ensuring midwives are equipped with skills that meet global standards, the project will directly contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those related to health (SDG 3), quality education (SDG 4), and gender equality (SDG 5).

For more information, please contact:

Dian Agustino

Communications Analyst, UNFPA Indonesia

Email: agustino@unfpa.org