Posts with tag: Coronavirus
Freelancers forgotten amid the Covid-19 pandemic
Analysis, Economy, Human RightsFreelance workers in the creative industry are already vulnerable to exploitation. Fathimah Fildzah Izzati writes that many are suffering because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the government has shown little interest in helping them.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the economy
Economy, Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhat can Indonesia do to mitigate the spread of Covid-19 while also minimising the damage to the economy? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses this and more with Dr Puspa Delima Amri in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
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: reporting Covid-19
Media, Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhat explains the vastly different tone in foreign and Indonesian reporting on the Indonesian government’s response to Covid-19? Dr Dirk Tomsa explores the issue with Indonesian journalist Febriana Firdaus and ABC journalist Max Walden in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
How to stop mudik during the Covid-19 pandemic
Analysis, Public health, SocietyThe annual mass exodus that occurs at the end of Ramadan could be disastrous for the spread of Covid-19. Dimas Budi Prasetyo and Lury Sofyan that if the government had provided clear and direct messaging, more Indonesians might have changed their behaviour.
Indonesia’s curious eulogy for a global fast food giant
Analysis, Society, Urban planningWhy did the recent closure of a McDonald’s in Jakarta cause such a stir? A look at the history and pattern of urban development in Jakarta gives some clues, writes Catriona Croft-Cusworth.
Covid-19 crisis deepens illiberalism in Indonesia
Analysis, Policies, PoliticsPolitical and business elites are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis to further increase their power and material resources, write Rafiqa Qurrata A'yun and Abdil Mughis Mudhoffir.
Taking Jokowi to court over Covid-19: is the government liable?
Analysis, Law, Politics, Public healthDissatisfied with the official response to Covid-19, a group of business workers are pursuing a class action lawsuit against the government. The case shows the public are willing to hold those in power accountable, writes Laras Susanti.
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and the poor and vulnerable
Economy, Public health, Society, Talking IndonesiaAs the economic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic begin to take their toll on Indonesia's poor and vulnerable, what is the government doing to assist these groups? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Athia Yumna in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.