Who is he? Dahlan Iskan was the CEO of Indonesia’s state-owned electric company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) from 2009 to 2011, and currently serves as minister of State-Owned Corporations (BUMN). As minister, he has streamlined procurement processes, and established holding…
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Revitalizing the Bali Democracy Forum
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By Jeremiah Magpile The Indonesian Foreign Ministry in 2008 established the Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) as an intergovernmental platform to strengthen democratic institutions in the Asia-Pacific. The international community at the time, including the United States, lauded the BDF’s dialogue-based…
The Leaderboard: Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama
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Who is he? Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama was the regent of East Belitung, Indonesia from 2005 to 2010 and a member of the country’s House of Representatives from 2009 to 2012. He built a reputation of strict but efficient leadership…
Jokowi’s Civil Servant Shake Up
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By Jeremiah Magpile Jakarta governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo summoned 267 neighborhood and 44 sub-district heads October 24, giving them six months to improve bureaucratic procedures and services. The announcement came a day after Jokowi found empty offices and absent department…
Violence in Indonesia
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By Michael Vatikiotis Violence is increasing at an alarming rate in Indonesia. In the first four months of this year, a World Bank-sponsored monitoring system in Jakarta recorded more than 2,400 incidents that resulted in more than 300 deaths. Much…
The Leaderboard: Tammy Duckworth
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Who is she? Ms. Tammy Duckworth is a Thai-American born in Bangkok to an American father and Thai mother. Growing up, she lived in Singapore, Indonesia, and the United States and speaks fluent Thai and Indonesian. Her family has a…
Framing Indonesia’s Election Thresholds
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By Jeremiah Magpile & Jennifer Frentasia Legislators in Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) are considering the thresholds of support parties must meet in order to nominate presidential candidates. Though the election is two years away, campaigns are already in full…
The Leaderboard: Rachmat Gobel
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Who is he? Mr. Rachmat Gobel is the president and director of PT Gobel International, a global leader in electronic goods. As the head of several corporations under PT Gobel, Mr. Gobel’s leadership made him a natural choice for Chairman…
The Leaderboard: A.K. Antony
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Who is he? A.K. Antony is the current Indian Minister of Defence and MP of the Indian National Congress in the upper house of the Indian Parliament. Having retained the post since 2005, Antony is the longest-serving defence minister in…
The Leaderboard: Theo Sambuaga
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Who is he? Theo L. Sambuaga is the deputy chairman of Indonesia’s largest political party Golkar, and personifies the effort of Suharto-era political leaders to earn the confidence of voters in today’s Indonesia. As a former minister of manpower under…