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Many serious social problems remain unsolved, including unrest and conflict in some areas of Indonesia, human rights violations, corruption, nepotism, collusion, scandal, and poverty.
What is the current political system in Indonesia?
Republic
Unitary statePresidential system
Indonesia/Government
What are the politics in Indonesia?
The politics of Indonesia take place in the framework of a presidential representative democratic republic whereby the President of Indonesia is both head of state and head of government and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government.
What is the level of political risk in Indonesia?
Political risk in Indonesia is low to moderate. Politically motivated demonstrations occasionally occur throughout Indonesia, but not to the extent that it damages foreign investment.
Issues relating to access to health and education as well as rising inequality are the most pressing social challenges the Indonesian government will need to confront.
What are the challenges faced by Jakarta?
In addition to economic reforms, Jakarta faces other challenges such as perceived corruption within the government and public services. Growing nationalism and the increasing influence of the military in domestic matters could also play an interesting role in shaping Indonesia’s future.
What are the new issues in Indonesia’s gender policy?
New issues such as responsive public services, women’s political participation and female migrant workers have been increasingly receiving more attention. In 2010, 17.5\% of the total NGOs registered in Indonesia addressed women’s rights issues or implement a gender programme.
What is the future of Indonesia’s politics?
Growing nationalism and the increasing influence of the military in domestic matters could also play an interesting role in shaping Indonesia’s future. The Indonesian parliament is led by the Koalisi Partai Pendukung Pemerintah (Government Coalition) which is made up of predominantly secular parties.