The Indonesian Institute Center For Public Policy Research
The April 2026 edition of the Indonesian Update features a main report titled “Disabling Social Media for Children in Indonesia: Can It Really Protect Children?” This article examines the discourse on restricting children’s access to social media in response to growing concerns about the negative impacts of the digital space. The report not only examines the effectiveness of this policy in providing protection but also critiques its potential implications for children’s rights, digital literacy, and the role of the state and families in creating a safe digital ecosystem.
On the political front, this edition features two thematic analyses. The article “State Intervention in Cooperative Development in Indonesia: Implications for Policy Design and Governance” examines the state’s tendency to approach cooperative development, as well as the risks that arise when physical strengthening is not accompanied by institutional strengthening. Meanwhile, the article “Election Law Revision: A Gateway to Political Party Reform?” examines the extent to which the revised election regulations can provide momentum to encourage improvements to the party system, including in aspects of cadre development, accountability, and political representation.
In the legal field, the Indonesian Update highlights the dynamics of civil space through two articles. The article “The ‘No Kings’ Demonstration and Reflections on Our Civil Space” discusses the phenomenon of public protest as a reflection of the relationship between the state and citizens, as well as the state of freedom of expression in Indonesia. Furthermore, the article “Terror and Intimidation of Civil Society and the Location of the State’s Presence” examines the increasing pressure on civil society groups and questions the extent to which the state is present in protecting and guaranteeing the basic rights of citizens.
In the economic field, this edition addresses the issue of energy governance in an increasingly uncertain global context. The article “Efforts to Improve Energy Governance in Indonesia in a Condition of Global Geopolitical Uncertainty and Instability” discusses the challenges Indonesia faces in maintaining energy security amidst global dynamics. Furthermore, the article “Efforts to Promote Integration, Collaboration, and Institutional Leadership in Indonesia Amidst the Global Geopolitical Crisis” emphasizes the importance of cross-sector coordination and institutional leadership in responding to increasingly complex external pressures.
Through the monthly publication of the Indonesian Update which raises various strategic and current issues, it is hoped that this report can contribute to policy makers in government institutions, business actors, academics, researchers, think tanks, and civil society, both at home and abroad, to obtain contextual analysis of the political, legal, social, and economic dynamics in Indonesia, while enriching understanding of the challenges and direction of future public policy.
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