Posts with tag: Political parties
2024 election shaping up as a four-horse race, as elite manoeuvring intensifies
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Top StoriesThe 2024 presidential race is already heating up. Who are the main contenders, and which party coalitions might back them?
Talking Indonesia: Political candidates and 'anti-corruptionism'
2024 Indonesian Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhy would a candidate choose to run on an anti-corruption platform, and do they have a chance of winning if they do? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Dr Elisabeth Kramer in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Proposed increased legislative threshold could backfire for its supporters
Elections, Politics, Top StoriesPolitical elites are pushing to raise the legislative threshold again. But they should consider the risks and unintended potential consequences of such a proposal.
Talking Indonesia: getting elected
Elections, Politics, Talking IndonesiaWhat are the keys to winning local elections? Do party coalitions shape candidates' chances of winning, or the way that they govern if they are successful? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Adrianus Hendrawan about these issues and more 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.
Proposed changes to election law threaten women, diversity in politics
Gender, Law, Policy in Focus, PoliticsRevisions to raise the legislative threshold risk concentrating power in the hands of a few, stifling representation of women and other minorities, write CWI’s Heru Samosir and Dirga Ardiansa.
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.
Power for sale: Religious Affairs scandal just scratching the surface
Corruption, Elections, Policy in Focus, Political parties, Politics, ReligionDespite an ongoing battle for reform, corruption runs rampant in Indonesia’s civil service, writes Akhmad Misbakhul Hasan.
To achieve real representation, women need more power in political parties
2019 Indonesian Elections, Analysis, Elections, Gender, Policies, Policy in Focus, Political parties, PoliticsIn 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.