Policies 8 - Indonesia at Melbourne

Can Bali become a paradise for ageing?

Policies, Policy in Focus, Public health

As Indonesia’s population ages, researchers are looking into better evidence-based policies for the elderly. Riska Dwi Astuti shares findings from an ‘elderly- and dementia-friendly community’ in Bali.

Why do millions of Indonesian women still quit work after marriage and kids?

Gender, Policies, Policy in Focus, Society

Lisa Cameron and Diana Contreras Suarez make the case for better policies for women’s empowerment and the national economy.

What is Jokowi planning to do about stunting?

Aid & Development, Elections, Policies, Policy in Focus, Politics, Public health

Stunting due to malnutrition and other factors poses threats to Indonesia’s human and economic development. So what is the re-elected president promising to do about it? Nur Fitri Widya Astuti gives some pointers for a better way forward.

To achieve real representation, women need more power in political parties

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Gender, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics

In the legislative election on Wednesday, 40% of candidates will be women. Julia Ikasarana and Mia Novitasari take a closer look at the state of women’s representation in Indonesian politics.

Indonesia-Australia trade deal could help sandbag relationship against elections, politics

Analysis, Economy, Foreign Policy, Policies

The free trade agreement between Australia and Indonesia was finally signed on 4 March. Matthew Busch writes that if successful, it could help stabilise economic, trade and investment cooperation in the face of future turmoil in the bilateral relationship.

Women among the fishers

Analysis, Gender, Policies, Politics

Women’s contributions to fishing communities often go unnoticed. Dr Iqra Anugrah reports on several women who are engaging in policy advocacy to make a real difference for fishing communities.

Smoking is bad for your... campaign?

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Policies, Public health

Activists were hoping that smoking and cigarettes would be discussed during the vice presidential debate earlier this month. Dr Elisabeth Kramer writes that while the vice presidential candidates were silent on the issue, both presidential candidate teams have indicated they do have plans for tobacco control.

When disaster strikes

Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public health

Earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic explosions – 2018 was a tumultuous year for Indonesia. Madelina Ariani asks how the health sector can provide a better safety net in 2019 and beyond.

Ahead of the second debate, get the lowdown on infrastructure under Jokowi

2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Corruption, Elections, Infrastructure, Policies, Policy in Focus

Jokowi’s government has spent big on infrastructure over the past five years. Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan takes a look at where the money has come from, and where some – but not all – of it has gone.

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