The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation maintains elections programs, including monitor and voter education, in nine countries in Asia. In recent years, the Foundation has implemented significant elections programs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia,...

The Asia Foundation maintains elections programs, including monitor and voter education, in nine countries in Asia. In recent years, the Foundation has implemented significant elections programs in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, the Philippines, Pakistan, and Timor-Leste.

An excerpt from Expressing Islam: Religious Life and Politics in Indonesia, edited by Greg Fealy and Sally White (Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies), 2008, pp. 174-191. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the...

An excerpt from Expressing Islam: Religious Life and Politics in Indonesia, edited by Greg Fealy and Sally White (Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies), 2008, pp. 174-191. Reproduced here with the kind permission of the publisher, Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore.

The executive summary of the research Mr. Wiratmadinata conducted during his six-month fellowship at the University of Maryland's Center for International Development and Conflict Management, as The  Asia Foundation's William P. Fuller...

The executive summary of the research Mr. Wiratmadinata conducted during his six-month fellowship at the University of Maryland's Center for International Development and Conflict Management, as The  Asia Foundation's William P. Fuller Fellow in Conflict Resolution for 2008.

Indonesian version of Local Economic Governance Index, 2007.
This year's Local Economic Governance Survey provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of local governance and business development in Indonesia nearly a decade after...

Indonesian version of Local Economic Governance Index, 2007.
This year's Local Economic Governance Survey provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of local governance and business development in Indonesia nearly a decade after regional autonomy. More than ever, citizens and businesses are pressing to know how well local governments are using their authority to provide better public services and improve their business climates. This is the sixth survey of a research program begun in 2001 by KPPOD, with support from the Asia Foundation. Each year the scope has expanded, beginning with 90 districts (2001), then 134 districts (2002), 200 districts (2003), 214 districts (2004), 228 districts (2005) and finally 243 districts this year.

This year's Indonesia Local Economic Governance Survey provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of local governance and business development in Indonesia nearly a decade after regional autonomy. More than ever, citizens and businesses are...

This year's Indonesia Local Economic Governance Survey provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of local governance and business development in Indonesia nearly a decade after regional autonomy. More than ever, citizens and businesses are pressing to know how well local governments are using their authority to provide better public services and improve their business climates. This is the sixth survey of a research program begun in 2001 by KPPOD, with support from the Asia Foundation. Each year the scope has expanded, beginning with 90 districts (2001), then 134 districts (2002), 200 districts (2003), 214 districts (2004), 228 districts (2005) and finally 243 districts this year.

Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research...

Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

Bahasa Indonesia version - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for...

Bahasa Indonesia version - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

(Small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute...

(Small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

(In Bahasa - small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's...

(In Bahasa - small version - no graphics) - Road Transportation, Regulations and Charges in Indonesia. To assess the size and nature of domestic road transportation costs, The Asia Foundation, in partnership with the University of Indonesia's Institute for Economic and Social Research (LPEM-FEUI) implemented a comprehensive survey of domestic trucking costs along nine routes in Indonesia. The survey explicitly examined licensing costs, road charges and the costs associated with poor infrastructure. Through GPS tracking and interviews with firm managers and truck drivers, the survey identifies exactly who is charging drivers, where they are being charged and how much.

Indonesia's "big bang" decentralization in 2001 shifted much of the responsibility for local economic development to now more than 400 district governments. But the performance of these districts has varied widely. This paper attempts to...

Indonesia's "big bang" decentralization in 2001 shifted much of the responsibility for local economic development to now more than 400 district governments. But the performance of these districts has varied widely. This paper attempts to understand the determinants of sub-national (district) growth in Indonesia and map how these determinants have changed since prior to the crisis.

MENDUKUNG PRAKARSA REFORMASI EKONOMI DI INDONESIA

Prakarsa Reformasi Ekonomi ini dilaksanakan Asia Foundation memanfaatkan jaringannya yang luas dengan lembaga-lembaga pemerintah dan mitra organisasi lokal yang bergerak di bidang...

MENDUKUNG PRAKARSA REFORMASI EKONOMI DI INDONESIA

Prakarsa Reformasi Ekonomi ini dilaksanakan Asia Foundation memanfaatkan jaringannya yang luas dengan lembaga-lembaga pemerintah dan mitra organisasi lokal yang bergerak di bidang studi, advokasi, dan kebijakan. Kegiatan-kegiatan yang dilakukan dalam prakarsa ini bermuara kepada tiga kelompok tujuan: menciptakan insentif bagi kebijakan ekonomi yang lebih baik; menyediakan alat untuk pelaksanaan kebijakan ekonomi yang lebih baik; dan, menjamin keterlibatan kelompok miskin. Asia Foundation mendukung penciptaan insentif bagi kebijakan ekonomi yang lebih baik melalui penguatan kapasitas bagi pihakpihak non pemerintah untuk berpartisipasi dalam pembuatan kebijakan. Sebagai contoh, Asia Foundation telah memfasilitasi pembentukan 39 asosiasi usaha kecil dan menengah di daerah (Forum Daerah UKM - Forda) dan memperkuat dialog antara

INDONESIA - Sejak 1955, Asia Foundation telah bermitra dengan berbagai lembaga pemerintah, organ- isasi masyarakat sipil dan sektor swasta dalam mendukung proses transisi dari negara paska- kolonial ke sebuah negara demokratis dengan...

INDONESIA - Sejak 1955, Asia Foundation telah bermitra dengan berbagai lembaga pemerintah, organ- isasi masyarakat sipil dan sektor swasta dalam mendukung proses transisi dari negara paska- kolonial ke sebuah negara demokratis dengan perekonomian yang dinamis. Melalui kemi- traan tersebut, sampai saat ini Asia Founda- tion terus mendukung prakarsa Indonesia dalam melakukan konsolidasi demokrasi, per- baikan pelayanan pemerintah, dan pengurang- an kemiskinan di Indonesia.

Indonesia's mass-based Muslim organizations are increasingly at the forefront of new policy reform efforts to reduce poverty and improve governance at the city, district and provincial levels. The Asia Foundation has supported these efforts in...

Indonesia's mass-based Muslim organizations are increasingly at the forefront of new policy reform efforts to reduce poverty and improve governance at the city, district and provincial levels. The Asia Foundation has supported these efforts in a concerted fashion through partnerships with Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama, and highly skilled technical advocacy and governance reform NGOs. This program builds on existing networks of Indonesian mass-based Muslim organizations by bringing the influence and credibility of Islamic organizations together with the technical advocacy experience of economic reform groups.

Building on 35 years of collaboration with Muslim organizations in Indonesia, The Asia Foundation currently supports Islamic civil society organizations in their efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, improve local governance, and...

Building on 35 years of collaboration with Muslim organizations in Indonesia, The Asia Foundation currently supports Islamic civil society organizations in their efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, improve local governance, and reduce poverty in Indonesia. These organizations have long formed the vital core of Indonesia's civil society and continue to play a leading role in democratic reform and improving social conditions. They include groups belonging to the mass-based organizations Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah which together claim over 60 million members, with networks that span the country from the national down to the district and village levels. Commanding legitimacy and influence in both state and society in Indonesia, Islamic organizations are a natural partner in Indonesia's development.

PRAKARSA MASYARAKAT SIPIL MELAWAN KEMISKINAN

Organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia saat ini sedang mengembangkan upaya ke depan dalam memperbarui reformasi kebijakan untuk penanggulangan kemiskinan dan peingkatan tata pemerintahan di...

PRAKARSA MASYARAKAT SIPIL MELAWAN KEMISKINAN

Organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia saat ini sedang mengembangkan upaya ke depan dalam memperbarui reformasi kebijakan untuk penanggulangan kemiskinan dan peingkatan tata pemerintahan di tingkat kota/kabupaten dan propinsi. Asia Foundation mendukung upaya tersebut dalam bentuk yang nyata melalui kemitraan antara organisasi massa Islam seperti Muhammadiyah, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan LSM yang memiliki ketrampilan teknis dalam advokasi dan reformasi tata pemerin- tahan. Program ini dibangun melalui jaringan yang sudah ada dengan organisasi massa Islam di Indonesia melalui penggu-naan pengaruh dan kredibilitasnya bersama dengan kelompok pembaharu ekonomi yang berpengalaman dalam melakukan advokasi.

ORGANISASI ISLAM DAN PEBANGUNAN DI INDONESIA
Sejak tahun 1970-an, Asia Foundation men- jalin kerjasama dengan organisasi- organisasi Islam guna memperbaiki tata pemerintahan lokal, meningkatkan partisi- pasi masyarakat dalam proses...

ORGANISASI ISLAM DAN PEBANGUNAN DI INDONESIA
Sejak tahun 1970-an, Asia Foundation men- jalin kerjasama dengan organisasi- organisasi Islam guna memperbaiki tata pemerintahan lokal, meningkatkan partisi- pasi masyarakat dalam proses demokrasi, dan mengurangi kemiskinan di Indonesia. Dalam sejarah Indonesia hingga saat ini, organisasi-organisasi Islam ini merupakan bagian penting dari masyarakat sipil di Indonesia yang mendukung pembaruan demokrasi dan memperbaiki kondisi sosial- ekonomi di Indonesia. Sebagian besar mitra Asia Foundation yang berada di tingkat nasional hingga lokal adalah lembaga-lembaga di bawah payung kultur Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) dan Muhammadiyah.

In partnership with Acehnese institutions, The Asia Foundation has supported community development, education and economic reform programs in Aceh since the 1970s. Because of these longstanding partnerships, the Foundation was able to respond...

In partnership with Acehnese institutions, The Asia Foundation has supported community development, education and economic reform programs in Aceh since the 1970s. Because of these longstanding partnerships, the Foundation was able to respond quickly in the aftermath of the December 2004 tsunami, helping its partners to mobilize volunteers, deploy health workers, and conduct relief operations.

Sejak tahun 1970-an, bermitra dengan lembaga-lembaga di Aceh, Asia Foundation mendukung inisiatif pengembangan masyarakat, peningkatan kualitas pendidikan dan ekonomi. Bertumpu pada kemitraan yang telah lama berlangsung tersebut, Asia...

Sejak tahun 1970-an, bermitra dengan lembaga-lembaga di Aceh, Asia Foundation mendukung inisiatif pengembangan masyarakat, peningkatan kualitas pendidikan dan ekonomi. Bertumpu pada kemitraan yang telah lama berlangsung tersebut, Asia Foundation menanggapi dengan cepat situasi di Aceh paska tsunami Desember 2004; mendukung mitra memobilisasi sukarelawan, tenaga-tenaga kesehatan dan bantuan mendesak lainnya. Sejak awal, strategi Asia Foundation mengedepankan pendekatan yang bersifat jangka panjang dan kolaboratif; antara lain bekerjasama dengan berbagai universitas, lembaga pemerintah, kelompok perempuan, organisasi masyarakat sipil, dan para pemuka agama setempat dalam program reformasi ekonomi, bantuan pendidikan, prakarsa hukum, dan tata pemerintahan. Pada tahun 2007, program-program Asia Foundation di Aceh memfokuskan perhatian pada pemberdayaan perempuan Aceh di berbagai lapisan masyarakat.

The Foundation helps to build incentives for good economic policy by enhancing the capacity of non-government actors to participate in policy formulation. For example, the Foundation has helped to create 39 local business associations (Forda)...

The Foundation helps to build incentives for good economic policy by enhancing the capacity of non-government actors to participate in policy formulation. For example, the Foundation has helped to create 39 local business associations (Forda) and has strengthened the dialogue between the private sector and local policymakers by building Forda advocacy skills. The Foundation also helps to build incentives for better local economic governance through its support for an economic governance index developed with Regional Autonomy Watch (KPPOD).

The Asia Foundation has worked to streamline business licensing by establishing One Stop Shop (OSS) licensing centers. These centers are physical offices where permit and license issuance is consolidated, simplifying processes and reducing the...

The Asia Foundation has worked to streamline business licensing by establishing One Stop Shop (OSS) licensing centers. These centers are physical offices where permit and license issuance is consolidated, simplifying processes and reducing the number of contact points between applicants and officials.

Sejak tahun 1999, Asia Foundation telah mengembangkan program penyederhanaan perizinan usaha di 55 kabupaten/kota dengan mendorong pembentukan sebuah instansi pelayanan terpadu untuk perizinan usaha, yang sekarang lebih dikenal dengan nama...

Sejak tahun 1999, Asia Foundation telah mengembangkan program penyederhanaan perizinan usaha di 55 kabupaten/kota dengan mendorong pembentukan sebuah instansi pelayanan terpadu untuk perizinan usaha, yang sekarang lebih dikenal dengan nama Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (PTSP). PTSP ini pada dasarnya adalah sebuah kantor yang mengkoordinasi dan mengkonsolidasi penerbitan izin, menyederhanakan proses perizinan serta mengurangi jumlah meja yang harus dilalui....

In order to improve the regulatory environment and drive business growth, The Asia Foundation is implementing a program to introduce Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to 28 local governments across Indonesia. RIA is an analytical tool that...

In order to improve the regulatory environment and drive business growth, The Asia Foundation is implementing a program to introduce Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) to 28 local governments across Indonesia. RIA is an analytical tool that helps governments to identify whether a regulation is really needed, what the costs and benefits of the proposed regulation are, and whether there are alternative solutions to regulation.

In order to foster a positive business climate, The Asia Foundation has been supporting efforts to streamline business licensing in Indonesia since 1999 by establishing and improving One Stop Shop (OSS) centers. One Stop Shops are local...

In order to foster a positive business climate, The Asia Foundation has been supporting efforts to streamline business licensing in Indonesia since 1999 by establishing and improving One Stop Shop (OSS) centers. One Stop Shops are local government offices where permit and license issuance is consolidated, simplifying the processes and reducing the number of contact points between applicants and officials.

MENGUKUR KINERJA PELAYANAN PERIZINAN TERPADU DI INDONESIA

Untuk mewujudkan iklim usaha yang lebih baik, Asia Foundation telah memberikan program pendampingan teknis untuk pembentukan dan pengembangan pelayanan perizinan terpadu di...

MENGUKUR KINERJA PELAYANAN PERIZINAN TERPADU DI INDONESIA

Untuk mewujudkan iklim usaha yang lebih baik, Asia Foundation telah memberikan program pendampingan teknis untuk pembentukan dan pengembangan pelayanan perizinan terpadu di Indonesia sejak 1999. Pelayanan terpadu merupakan sebuah instansi di daerah berwenang untuk menyederhanakan dan mengkonsolidasikan proses penerbitan izin di satu tempat.

The Foundation's Forda program is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses tackle the problems that really matter to them. In collaboration with the National Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (JNP-UKM), the Foundation has...

The Foundation's Forda program is designed to help small and medium-sized businesses tackle the problems that really matter to them. In collaboration with the National Network for Small and Medium Enterprises (JNP-UKM), the Foundation has helped to establish 39 Forda in Indonesia, 25 of those based in Sulawesi.

In 2000, KPPOD (Regional Autonomy Watch) was established by leading businessmen, researchers and journalists to monitor the economic impact of decentralization. With support from The Asia Foundation, KPPOD conducted an annual survey between...

In 2000, KPPOD (Regional Autonomy Watch) was established by leading businessmen, researchers and journalists to monitor the economic impact of decentralization. With support from The Asia Foundation, KPPOD conducted an annual survey between 2001 and 2005, using local business leaders' perceptions and hard data to rate key investment climate factors ranging from institutions to infrastructure.