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Overhaul of the procurement mechanism for the free meals program

Academia 9 months ago

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Overhaul of the procurement mechanism for the free meals program

Universal free lunches can reduce social stigma, ensuring all students feel comfortable receiving meals without economic or health-related discrimination.

Analysis: Prabowo's remarks at Danantara town hall sparks transparency concerns

Opinion 9 months ago

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Analysis: Prabowo's remarks at Danantara town hall sparks transparency concerns

President Prabowo Subianto delivered a closed-door address to 1,500 state-owned enterprise (SOE) leaders at the Danantara Indonesia Town Hall Meeting on Apr. 28, held at the Jakarta Convention Center. The unexpected decision to exclude the press from the event has raised concerns about transparency, particularly given the public role of SOEs in shaping Indonesia’s economic trajectory.

Can Washington finally resolve the Iran nuclear stalemate?

Academia 9 months ago

Can Washington finally resolve the Iran nuclear stalemate?

Iran may be willing to agree to a ceiling on uranium enrichment in return for sweeping sanctions relief and the right to retain its existing nuclear infrastructure.

Why Jakarta’s refusal to allow a Russian base is credible

Academia 10 months ago

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Why Jakarta’s refusal to allow a Russian base is credible

Moscow has been Jakarta's close and reliable defense partner since Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, was in power.

From command to conversation: Fixing Prabowo’s public communications problems

Academia 10 months ago

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From command to conversation: Fixing Prabowo’s public communications problems

Despite multiple bodies tasked with communications, the Prabowo administration lacks a central, disciplined voice.

Indonesia’s CPTPP bid must begin with procurement reform

Academia 10 months ago

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Indonesia’s CPTPP bid must begin with procurement reform

Joining the CPTPP could help accelerate much-needed change, but only if Indonesia treats the agreement as a lever for structural reform, not a shortcut to foreign markets.

First step to transparency

Editorial 10 months ago

First step to transparency

Effective communication at times is not only about clarity, but also about the delivery of the message, whether it can convince the people who receive the message.

'Oligarchization' blocks meaningful public participation in lawmaking

Academia 10 months ago

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'Oligarchization' blocks meaningful public participation in lawmaking

Collective action that involves all stakeholders of civil society is necessary to prevent the country's encroaching descent into an oligarchy.

Anticorruption barrier

Editorial 11 months ago

Anticorruption barrier

There is a growing perception that the current administration is merely replacing old power brokers with new ones, without enacting substantive reforms.

Budget savings important but should not hurt public services

Academia 1 year ago

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Budget savings important but should not hurt public services

The President and Vice President must lead by example, starting from simplifying the facilities they enjoy, including vehicles, houses, salaries and escorts.

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