Posts with tag: Money politics
Village head elections: from money politics to political dynasties
2024 Indonesian Elections, CorruptionA recent proposal to extend the terms of village heads is unlikely to resolve the problems with village head elections.
Talking Indonesia: democracy for sale
Corruption, Elections, Political parties, Talking IndonesiaIs Indonesia's democracy for sale? In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Ward Berenschot about local election campaigns and behind the scenes machinations, and the informal networks based on patronage and identity politics that play a major role in local politics.
Dirty money, rotten politicians: KPK targets local leaders
Analysis, Corruption, ElectionsThe number of local politicians arrested for bribery by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over the past two years has been astonishing. Adnan Topan Husodo writes that the KPK deserves credit for its efforts but a stronger focus on bigger players in Jakarta is needed.