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PEMILIHAN DAN GOOD GOVERNANCE DI INDONESIA

Indonesia pada tahun 2007 adalah sebuah negara yang stabil dengan suatu sistem pemerintahan yang demokratis dan sangat terdesentralisasi. Berdasar pada pemilihan umum pertama yang jujur dan...

PEMILIHAN DAN GOOD GOVERNANCE DI INDONESIA

Indonesia pada tahun 2007 adalah sebuah negara yang stabil dengan suatu sistem pemerintahan yang demokratis dan sangat terdesentralisasi. Berdasar pada pemilihan umum pertama yang jujur dan adil pada tahun 1999, Indonesia sejak saat itu telah secara jelas melakukan konsolidasi demokrasinya, melalui serangkaian pemilihan umum nasional yang berurutan pada tahun 2004 dan ratusan pemilihan di tingkat daerah sejak tahun 2005. Lebih jauh lagi, kebebasan pers telah bersemi, reformasi institusi-institusi hukum telah mulai mengakar, konflik-konflik sektarian dan separatis telah mereda, dan restrukturasi institusi-institusi politik untuk menjadikan pemerintah lebih demokratis dan bertanggungjawab terus berjalan. Pada tahun 2007, Freedom House menyebut Indonesia sebagai satu-satunya negara yang sungguhsungguh bebas dan demokratis di Asia Tenggara dewasa ini.

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.

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.

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.

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands...

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands the complex interplay between environmental protection, economic development, local and regional government relations, private sector incentives and the rights of local communities. Improved governance is a vital component of any response to deforestation, land degradation and climate change and a key factor in achieving successful, sustainable development.

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation...

For more than two decades, The Asia Foundation has backed local initiatives to ensure the sustainability of natural resources across Asia. Working with civil society organizations, government and the private sector, the Foundation understands the complex interplay between environmental protection, economic development, local and regional government relations, private sector incentives and the rights of local communities. Improved governance is a vital component of any response to deforestation, land degradation and climate change and a key factor in achieving successful, sustainable development.

Findings of the first Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between November 2001 and February 2002. IRDA is meant to provide a snapshot of the decentralization from local perspectives and to bring these perspectives to...

Findings of the first Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between November 2001 and February 2002. IRDA is meant to provide a snapshot of the decentralization from local perspectives and to bring these perspectives to national attention.

In Bahasa: Findings of the first Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between November 2001 and February 2002. IRDA is meant to provide a snapshot of the decentralization from local perspectives and to bring these...

In Bahasa: Findings of the first Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between November 2001 and February 2002. IRDA is meant to provide a snapshot of the decentralization from local perspectives and to bring these perspectives to national attention.

Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between June and November 2002. The purpose of the IRDA, the second in a series of five appraisals to be conducted through 2004 is to monitor and assess...

Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between June and November 2002. The purpose of the IRDA, the second in a series of five appraisals to be conducted through 2004 is to monitor and assess Indonesia's milestone decentralization process. It is intended to provide a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and to bring their views to the attention of national policy makers.

In Bahasa: Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between June and November 2002. The purpose of the IRDA, the second in a series of five appraisals to be conducted through 2004 is to monitor and...

In Bahasa: Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between June and November 2002. The purpose of the IRDA, the second in a series of five appraisals to be conducted through 2004 is to monitor and assess Indonesia's milestone decentralization process. It is intended to provide a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and to bring their views to the attention of national policy makers.

Findings of the third Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between February and June 2003. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political...

Findings of the third Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between February and June 2003. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political responsibilities. IRDA provides a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and brings their views to the attention of policy makers at all levels of government.

In Bahasa: Findings of the third Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between February and June 2003. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and...

In Bahasa: Findings of the third Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between February and June 2003. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political responsibilities. IRDA provides a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and brings their views to the attention of policy makers at all levels of government.

The 4th Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) was conducted by the Foundation with our Indonesian partners to scrutinize standards of public service across Indonesia. Following the completion of the latest stage of this...

The 4th Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) was conducted by the Foundation with our Indonesian partners to scrutinize standards of public service across Indonesia. Following the completion of the latest stage of this unprecedented longitudinal examination of decentralization, the Foundation and our partners have been able to diagnose problems with precision and, more important, put forward nuanced remedies that are applicable to the highly varied conditions across this enormously complex country.

In Bahasa: The 4th Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) was conducted by the Foundation with our Indonesian partners to scrutinize standards of public service across Indonesia. Following the completion of the latest stage of...

In Bahasa: The 4th Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) was conducted by the Foundation with our Indonesian partners to scrutinize standards of public service across Indonesia. Following the completion of the latest stage of this unprecedented longitudinal examination of decentralization, the Foundation and our partners have been able to diagnose problems with precision and, more important, put forward nuanced remedies that are applicable to the highly varied conditions across this enormously complex country.

Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between January 2004 and July 2004. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political...

Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between January 2004 and July 2004. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political responsibilities. IRDA provides a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and brings their views to the attention of policy makers at all levels of government.

In Bahasa: Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between January 2004 and July 2004. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal...

In Bahasa: Findings of the fifth Indonesia Rapid Decentralization Appraisal (IRDA) conducted between January 2004 and July 2004. The purpose of IRDA has been to monitor and assess Indonesia's ambitious program of decentralization of fiscal and political responsibilities. IRDA provides a snapshot of the pace and progress of decentralization from the perspective of local stakeholders, and brings their views to the attention of policy makers at all levels of government.

Improving the responsiveness, accountability, and transparency of governance is now accepted as vital to the achievement of improved standards of living and opportunities in developing countries. The heightened attention in recent years to...

Improving the responsiveness, accountability, and transparency of governance is now accepted as vital to the achievement of improved standards of living and opportunities in developing countries. The heightened attention in recent years to good governance has logically led to a greater focus on the way in which budgets are formulated, implemented, and monitored. This publication is intended as a reference for local governments, civil society groups, and nongovernment organizations seeking to apply consultative budgeting methods.

Occasional Paper No. 3, September 2010

This paper sketches out the operational features of emerging political economy-based approaches to sectoral economic policy reform. Section 1 traces some of the literature on the political...

Occasional Paper No. 3, September 2010

This paper sketches out the operational features of emerging political economy-based approaches to sectoral economic policy reform. Section 1 traces some of the literature on the political economy analysis of reforms. Section 2 outlines the international development community’s increasing recognition of the political economy aspects of economic governance, and their efforts to undertake sharper political economy analysis of reform challenges. Finally, in Section 3 the paper identifies elements of operational reform approaches that move beyond disengaged political economy analysis towards on-the-ground implementation of political strategies in policy reform processes.

V. Bruce J. Tolentino, Director, Economic Reform and Development, The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners...

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners with both civil society and government to support innovative initiatives that increase women's participation in the policy-making process; increase the representation of women in legislatures; push for greater budget transparency and equitable budget allocations; raise awareness of gender issues; and secure women's rights.

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners...

The Asia Foundation is committed to advancing women's rights and enhancing the role of women in Indonesia's democratic and economic development. Drawing on nearly 55 years of experience in Indonesia and across Asia, the Foundation partners with both civil society and government to support innovative initiatives that increase women's participation in the policy-making process; increase the representation of women in legislatures; push for greater budget transparency and equitable budget allocations; raise awareness of gender issues; and secure women's rights.

Occasional Paper No. 6, June 2011

A brief paper examining how civil society organizations take advantage of the increased opportunities created by decentralization to influence local policy outcomes in urban areas of Indonesia,...

Occasional Paper No. 6, June 2011

A brief paper examining how civil society organizations take advantage of the increased opportunities created by decentralization to influence local policy outcomes in urban areas of Indonesia, focusing on the cities of Semarang and Pekalongan. 

For more than 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been a constant partner and advocate for economic reform and development in Indonesia. Over the decades the Foundation has worked closely with small cooperatives and businesses to broaden their...

For more than 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been a constant partner and advocate for economic reform and development in Indonesia. Over the decades the Foundation has worked closely with small cooperatives and businesses to broaden their opportunities and growth potential. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) employ nearly 79% of the workforce and contribute 56% of the GDP. After the Asian financial crisis, the Foundation further strengthened its economic assistance to this vital sector, initiating projects for faster business permitting, analytical tools to improve government regulation, private sector forums and surveys to measure local investment climates. Through a variety of such advocacy programs the Foundation has helped to create more efficient local economies and eliminate local regulations that stifle business.

In Bahasa-For more than 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been a constant partner and advocate for economic reform and development in Indonesia. Over the decades the Foundation has worked closely with small cooperatives and businesses to...

In Bahasa-For more than 50 years, The Asia Foundation has been a constant partner and advocate for economic reform and development in Indonesia. Over the decades the Foundation has worked closely with small cooperatives and businesses to broaden their opportunities and growth potential. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) employ nearly 79% of the workforce and contribute 56% of the GDP. After the Asian financial crisis, the Foundation further strengthened its economic assistance to this vital sector, initiating projects for faster business permitting, analytical tools to improve government regulation, private sector forums and surveys to measure local investment climates. Through a variety of such advocacy programs the Foundation has helped to create more efficient local economies and eliminate local regulations that stifle business.

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.

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.

This report presents the findings of a national survey of Indonesia’s voters on the impact of the voter education campaign before the June, 1999 election, as well as on issues concerning the consolidation of democracy. It is a follow-up...

This report presents the findings of a national survey of Indonesia’s voters on the impact of the voter education campaign before the June, 1999 election, as well as on issues concerning the consolidation of democracy. It is a follow-up to The Asia Foundation’s January, 1999 survey on voter information needs. A democracy assessment survey.