Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and small business
Policy in Focus, Talking IndonesiaHow has the Covid-19 crisis affected micro, small and medium enterprises? Has government assistance made a difference? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Nurul Widyaningrum in a special Policy in Focus episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: illegal fishing
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow did former Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti transform Indonesia’s fisheries industry during her tenure? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Fabio Scarpello in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: digital attacks on activists and the media
Human Rights, Media, Talking IndonesiaWho is responsible for digital attacks on activists and the media, and what effect do they have on Indonesian democracy? Dr Dave McRae discusses these issues and more with Damar Juniarto in Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the national health insurance scheme
Policy in Focus, Public health, Talking IndonesiaHow has Covid-19 affected Indonesia's national health insurance scheme (JKN)? Dr Dave McRae discusses issues of access and quality with Professor Laksono Trisnantoro in the latest Policy in Focus episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the military
Politics, Public health, Security, Talking IndonesiaHas the military’s role in countering the pandemic altered the balance of civil-military relations? Dr Dave McRae explores this issue and more with Dr Evan Laksmana in Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: racism
Human Rights, Politics, Society, Talking IndonesiaThe #BlackLivesMatter protests have thrown a spotlight on racism towards Papuans in Indonesia. In this weeks Talking Indonesia podcast, Dr Dave McRae chats to Ligia Giay about the drivers and impacts of racism against Papuans.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and mental health
Covid-19, Policy in Focus, Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhat impact has the Covid-19 pandemic had on mental health in Indonesia? In a special 'Policy in Focus' episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Dave McRae speaks to Dr Wayan Suriastini about a recent survey on anxiety and depression during the Covid-19 crisis.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and informal sector workers
Human Rights, Policy in Focus, Society, Talking IndonesiaHow are informal sector workers coping during the Covid-19 crisis, and what is the Indonesian government doing to assist them? Dr Dave McRae chats to Joanna Octavia in a special 'Policy in Focus' episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the government's Covid-19 response
Politics, Public health, Society, Talking IndonesiaWhat considerations have informed the government’s response to Covid-19? What challenges does it face, and does the crisis threaten the government’s legitimacy? Dr Dave McRae chats to President Joko Widodo's former deputy chief of staff Dr Yanuar Nugroho in Talking Indonesia.