Posts with tag: Policy
Talking Indonesia: Covid-19 and data transparency
Public health, Talking IndonesiaWhat are the implications for Indonesia if it continues to underreport the true extent of the Covid-19 crisis? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to LaporCovid-19 co-founder Dr Irma Hidayat in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
The limits of regional autonomy: Jember DPRD takes aim at popular district head
Human Rights, Law, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics, SocietyThe impeachment of Jember’s district head reveals constraints in the power of local heads lead policy, write CWI researchers Yolanda Pandjaitan and Roni.
Is Indonesia’s health system prepared for peak Covid-19?
Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public healthAs case numbers continue to climb, Indonesia is yet to see the worst of the pandemic. How will its health system fare? Tri Aktariyani and Putu Eka Andayani take a look at the system’s preparedness.
How to fix Indonesia’s Covid-19 governance problem
Analysis, Policies, Policy in Focus, Public healthThe Indonesian government’s poorly coordinated response to Covid-19 indicates an urgent need for reform, write SMERU’s Jimmy Daniel Berlianto Oley and Rendy Adriyan Diningrat.
Budget politics in Indonesia’s Covid-19 response
Analysis, Economy, Policies, Policy in Focus, Politics, Public healthRepeated amendments, growing tensions between the centre and the regions and a lack of public consultation appear to be part of the ‘new normal’ for Indonesia’s budget in 2020. But is there a better way? Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan dives into the politics of economic recovery from the pandemic.
Can Bali become a paradise for ageing?
Policies, Policy in Focus, Public healthAs 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.
Women among the fishers
Analysis, Gender, Policies, PoliticsWomen’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.
Party Manifestos: Comparing the rival tickets
2014 Indonesian Elections, Archived, PoliciesThe candidates for the Indonesian presidency have presented their political visions to the voters. How do they compare?
Lily Yulianti Farid.
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Campaign Policy: PDI-P
2014 Indonesian Elections, Archived, PoliciesThe PDI-P has successfully wooed voters with a pitch capitalising on national pride in "The Great Indonesia". Lily Yulianti Farid summarises its policies.