Exploring resilience through risk: International workshop held in Jakarta

On 16 July, Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy (CIIP), in collaboration with UNIDO, the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia and Lloyds Register Foundation, hosted an international workshop in Jakarta to explore how public perceptions of risk can shape more resilient digital, labour, and industrial policies in Southeast Asia.

The workshop brought together senior representatives from government, international organisations and research institutions, to discuss how insights from the Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll can inform policies that help save lives and enhance public safety. Four new policy briefs, developed by CIIP and UNIDO, were presented for discussion during the day.

Policy briefs and regional perspectives shared

Opening remarks were delivered by Ms Gita Sabharwal (United Nations Resident Coordinator, Indonesia), Mr Tri Supondy (Ministry of Industry), and Dr Marco Kamiya (UNIDO Country Representative), followed by a keynote from Professor Sir Mike Gregory of the University of Cambridge.

CIIP’s Dr Jennifer Castañeda-Navarrete presented findings on public perceptions of AI risks, followed by Dr Carlos López-Gómez, who shared insights on rising digital trade risks and the role of industrial policy in building socioeconomic resilience. Hanlin Zhang and Jiaqi Li (UNIDO) presented evidence on workplace safety trends across Southeast Asia.

Each session was followed by a panel discussion featuring senior experts from ASEAN institutions, national ministries, the ILO, ERIA, and Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency.

Key priorities for safer and more resilient policy

Throughout the day, participants examined how policies can better address people’s concerns, such as fears about data misuse, underreported workplace injuries, and uncertainty about AI. Speakers highlighted the importance of inclusive policy design, stronger data governance, and industrial strategies that promote both sustainability and stability.

The panels also reflected on the role of regional cooperation, capacity-building, and international frameworks in aligning national policies with emerging global risks.

About the project

This event is part of the project Policymaking for a more resilient world: leveraging the World Risk Poll for more effective digital, labour, and industrial policies, funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation.

Four policy briefs will be produced by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy as part of this project. The executive summaries of these briefs have been presented are now available for discussion. They cover the following topics:

• AI frameworks and regulations for safe and inclusive AI use,
• Digital economy agreements, including regulations for cross-border data flows,
• Labour policies to mitigate workplace risks
• The role of industrial policy in enhancing socio-economic resilience.