Talking Indonesia: the worsening Covid-19 crisis
Public health, Talking Indonesia, Top StoriesWhat has caused the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Indonesia? How dire will the situation become? In a special early episode of Talking Indonesia, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Dicky Budiman about the recent escalation in the Covid-19 crisis.
Talking Indonesia: deforestation and climate change
Environment, Talking IndonesiaIndonesia recorded record low rates of deforestation in 2020. Can it sustain this trend? What challenges remain to significantly reduce or even end deforestation? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Aida Greenbury in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the women's movement after 1998
Gender, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat has been achieved in terms of women’s rights and equality in the post-authoritarian era in Indonesia? What are the issues driving the women’s movement today? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Kurniawati Hastuti Dewi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the vaccine
Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhat are the challenges involved with vaccinating Indonesia's large and diverse population against Covid-19? Is the government taking the right approach? Will the CoronaVac vaccine do the job? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Ines Atmosukarto in the first episode of Talking Indonesia for 2021.
Talking Indonesia: the omnibus Law on Job Creation
Law, Talking IndonesiaWhat does the drafting and deliberation of the omnibus law tell us about the government, its priorities and values? Dr Jemma Purdey discusses these questions and more with Rafiqa Quratta A'yun in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: the Soekarno dynasty
Politics, Talking IndonesiaHow has the Soekarno dynasty survived and thrived for three generations? What are the challenges of regeneration facing the family? Dr Jemma Purdey explores these questions and more with Associate Professor Marcus Mietzner in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Sara Djojo back on track to take over Gerindra
Elections, PoliticsRahayu Saraswati (Sara) Djojohadikusumo's political fortunes are back on the rise, following her surprise loss in the 2019 elections. Dr Jemma Purdey profiles the woman tipped to become the next leader of Gerindra.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the city
Covid-19, Talking Indonesia, Urban planningWhat did 'large scale social distancing' (PSBB) look like in Indonesia's cities? As public space opens up again, how will Indonesia’s urban dwellers respond? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Amanda Achmadi in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and public health responses
Covid-19, Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhy are Indonesia’s case numbers of Covid-19 lower than early modelling predicted? Is testing adequate? What does the future hold, now that restrictions are being lifted? Dr Jemma Purdey discusses these issues and more with Dr Pandu Riono in Talking Indonesia.