The number of Indonesian migrant workers are increasing significantly every year. In protecting these migrant workers, Indonesian Representatives cannot work alone. It has to involve and engage many actors, including Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The Indonesian Representatives dealing with the issue of protection of migrant workers have been engaging the CSOs in handling several issues or…
Social shifting in the 21st century and the emergence of Generation Z brought changes in the attitude of diplomats and their spouses, who desire recognition of personal achievement and freedom of self-actualization. Meanwhile, economic challenges make the spouses feel more insecure about leaving their jobs and careers to accompany their diplomatic partners abroad. The absence of the diplom…
Based on the current regulations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia is building an ASN talent management or talent pool, with its' main objective is to have a collective data management in order to establish a national civil servant's information system. The talent pool must be use to bolster the implementation of merit system, career path, succession plan, and compet…
Protection of Indonesian citizen abroad is one of the main main issues in Indonesia's Foreign Policy under President of the Republic of Indonesia, H.E Joko Widodo. The policy also underlined by the direction made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Retno Marsudi that the government presence must be felt by Indonesian citizen abroad. It is also a priority to give protection to Indonesian cit…
Covid-19 pandemic has brought substantial impact in almost every aspect in our life, including the way we work. The need to maintain physical/social distance has forced many people to work from home (WFH). WFH has become a new norm that must be followed by workers and organizations in various sectors in Indonesia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kementerian Luar Negeri…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (MOFA) has designed and implemented several digital platforms to assist diplomats and Missions in boosting economic diplomacy. Such initiatives are deemed necessary as advancements in the digital age have compelled the practice of diplomacy to adapt with constant innovation. However, while MOFA opts to address popular public inquiries…
Human capital as part of infrastructure diplomacy plays a significant role in achieving Indonesia’s diplomacy. Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has highlighted that infrastructure diplomacy will be among the priorities of Indonesia’s foreign affairs. Therefore, it is important to strengthen Indonesia’s infrastructure diplomacy of human resources through various avenues. One of the avenues i…
We have witnessed the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) over the past decade. The world is moving towards the digital era, where activities are influenced by internet. Whether we like it or not, the digital age has affected the conduct of diplomacy in so many ways. The digital diplomacy is multifaceted through digital platforms including website and social medias, …
For decades, the relationship between Indonesia and the Pacific Islands region is unkempt. Indonesia is still recognized as a ‘new friend’ to its eastern part neighbors, while the Pacific Islands region is still perceived as a ‘far away land’ that Indonesia barely looks into it let alone has a warm and meaningful relationship. Although in the 1970s, Indonesia situated the Pacific Island…
Countries engage in nation branding strategy to attract tourists, increase export and encourage investment. As such, the underlying purpose of nation branding converge with Indonesia’s economic diplomacy objectives. Indonesia has started its journey on nation branding, but it lacks a unifying element in doing so. At the outset, it has several ‘brands’ to promote for different purposes, as…