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Tapping the potentials of Indonesian domestic workers as gastrodiplomatic agents: A case of Hong Kong

The connection between gastronomy and diplomacy has been underway for so long that Lord Palmerston, the British PM from 1859 to 1865, considered dining as the soul of diplomacy. Such combination of soft power has correspondingly been practiced by Indonesia in conducting diplomatic exercises and international relations, either by the Central Government or Indonesian Foreign Representatives across the globe. However, Indonesia has not really strategized the potentials into a well-crafted and sustainable policy until the recent launch of Indonesia Spice Up The World (ISUTW) program which serves as the sole pertinent policy. Considering its early stage, ISUTW still arguably needs time for national consolidation and coordination among relevant stakeholders, especially between the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) c.q. Indonesian Foreign Representatives as the front liners, before it can yield significant outcomes. In this light, Indonesia should utilize all existing resources, including around 150 thousand domestic workers in Hong Kong who could be instrumental in supporting the implementation of ISUTW under the pretext of 3rd track diplomacy.

This paper analyzes current state of play of Indonesian gastrodiplomacy and the potential of Indonesian diasporas, particularly domestic workers in Hong Kong, as potential gastrodiplomatic agents to support for successful outcomes of ISUTW. Built upon those two variables, among others, this paper seeks to offer possible quick wins and recommendations to Indonesian MoFA in its endeavors to promote and enhance national gastrodiplomacy in not only a strategic and sustainable, but conceivable manner as well.

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Sesdilu 72-2022
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Jakarta : Kementerian Luar Negeri.,
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English
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