The Indonesian Institute Center For Public Policy Research
The October 2024 edition of the Indonesian Update features a major report on women’s representation in Indonesian politics, which still faces challenges even though the 30% quota has been formally implemented. Many political parties only fulfill this requirement symbolically without substantial support, such as cadreship and coaching. A strategy is needed to increase women’s participation in politics, including incentives for parties that truly support women’s involvement in politics.
In the economic sector, the Indonesian Update highlights the importance of improving the quality of institutions for economic growth, as well as policy recommendations for the Prabowo-Gibran government. Furthermore, we also discuss the tasks of the Prabowo-Gibran government amidst global economic uncertainty. The Prabowo-Gibran government must be able to maintain purchasing power and increase the number of the middle class, both those working in the formal and informal sectors.
In the legal sector, the Indonesian Update highlights the importance of the DPR, DPD, together with the government, to prioritize bills that are directly related to human rights to guarantee basic rights and individual freedoms. Furthermore, we also discuss the challenges to academic freedom in Indonesia today. The rampant intimidation of academic activities will create an environment that is afraid of different views, which will ultimately hinder the development of the quality of Indonesia’s human resources.
In the political field, the Indonesian Update discusses the optimization of the role and function of government in order to create and implement appropriate policies for the people. This is not just about increasing the number of ministries/institutions in the Prabowo-Gibran Government. Optimization of the role and function of ministries/institutions must be carried out by improving the planning and formulation of development policies based on evidence and data and strengthening community participation in the policy process.
In the social field, the Indonesian Update discusses the analysis of the challenges of implementing poverty alleviation policies after the transition of the Joko Widodo Government to Prabowo Subianto. Furthermore, we also discuss the challenges and obstacles faced by the Government in building a mental health policy framework in Indonesia. Therefore, it is important to build a comprehensive and inclusive mental health policy framework.
The monthly publication of Update Indonesia with current themes is expected to help policy makers in government and business institutions – as well as academics, think tanks, and civil society elements, both domestic and foreign, to obtain current information and contextual analysis of economic, political, social, and legal conditions in Indonesia, as well as an understanding of public policy in Indonesia.
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