5 Dec 2023 Ringfencing the Islamic Cause? Muslim Youth and Philanthropy in Indonesia Iim Halimatusa’diyah Indonesians are top in the world for charitable giving. However, one recent survey suggests that young Muslim donors might be more inclined to give to their fellow Muslims than to any other type of cause. Indonesia philanthropy
4 Dec 2023 Asia-Based Regional Banks’ Growing Footprint in Indonesia Manggi Habir Indonesia’s present banking landscape bears the imprint of the 1997-8 financial crisis. The sector is stronger but, as regional interest shows, has room for further consolidation and development. Finance Indonesia Indonesian Economy
1 Dec 2023 A Green Industrial Policy for Indonesia Vinod Thomas As one of the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases, Indonesia needs to implement a green industrial policy. Despite the challenges involved, green growth is said to support GDP growth of around 6 per cent a year. Climate Change Indonesia
21 Nov 2023 Human Capital Development Programmes in Indonesia: Electoral Gimmicks or Achievable Promises? Yanuar Nugroho A clear-eyed look at the various candidates’ proposals for improving Indonesia’s human capital development suggests that the devil will be in the implementation, not the targets per se. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
17 Nov 2023 The Dilemma of Political Involvement among Muslim Theologians in Indonesia Norshahril Saat|Ahmad Muhajir This Long Read focuses on the political views of a spectrum of Indonesian Islamic theologians, whose support is often sought by political aspirants seeking to raise their religious credentials as election campaigning heats up. Indonesia Indonesian Politics
9 Nov 2023 The Race is On! Indonesia’s 2024 Presidential Candidates Assessed Julia Lau|Made Supriatma It will be a tough fight in next February’s presidential election in Indonesia. There is time for the race odds to shift but the stakes are already clear. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
7 Nov 2023 Out of the “Elektabilitas” Mire Comes the Push for Dynastic Power Max Lane The lack of real political difference among the various contenders for the top political job in Indonesia has paved the way for the culture of political dynasties to strengthen. Will this culture win out? The votes will tell. Indonesia Indonesian Elections Indonesian Politics
31 Oct 2023 Indonesia’s EV Transformation: A Work in Progress Manggi Habir The Indonesian government is seeking to ramp up the adoption of electric vehicles on the country’s road. But several challenges remain. Climate Change Indonesia Indonesian Politics
27 Oct 2023 The Digital Transformation of Indonesia’s Banking Sector: Current Trends and Future Prospects Manggi Habir|Siwage Dharma Negara This Long Read examines the trends and developments in the digital transformation of Indonesia’s banking landscape. These look set to benefit a large swathe of Indonesia’s 270 million population which remains unbanked and underbanked. Indonesia Indonesian Economy
24 Oct 2023 The President and His Political Party: An Impending Collision Burhanuddin Muhtadi There is a widening rift between Indonesian President Joko Widodo and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle which endorsed his candidacy in the country’s two previous presidential elections. Indonesia Indonesian Elections
