The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of effective governance and human capital development in strengthening public services. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (Kemlu) has introduced various training and knowledge-sharing initiatives, but these remain sporadic and unorganized. This paper proposes an integrated e-learning and repository system to support Kemlu’s human res…
Presidential Regulation No. 116 of 2020 reinforces Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) as the coordinator of the government’s foreign policy and international relations. To address fragmented sectoral activities and ensure continuity in managing foreign policy issues, MOFA needs to strengthen its internal coordination and diplomatic expertise. This paper proposes establishing spe…
This study examines the feasibility of implementing a women’s mentorship program within Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to support the career advancement of female Foreign Service Officials. Using literature reviews, surveys, and interviews, the study explores gender-related challenges and the importance of mentorship in professional development. The findings indicate that im…
Foreign language proficiency is an essential tool for effective diplomacy. However, Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) faces challenges in maintaining the language skills of diplomats who graduated from foreign language programs but have limited opportunities to use their studied languages in overseas assignments. This paper examines diplomats’ perspectives and motivation regard…
This paper examines the role of Indonesian aid as development diplomacy to strengthen Indonesia's soft power, focusing on the Lembaga Dana Kerja Sama Pembangunan Internasional (LDKPI) established in 2019 as Indonesia's first international development agency. The paper addresses two research questions: (1) how can Indonesian aid maximize Indonesia's soft power; and (2) what can Indonesian aid le…
Indonesia’s development cooperation (IDC) has expanded over the past two decades but remains underutilized as a strategic instrument of foreign policy. Its effectiveness is constrained by the absence of a unified strategic vision, fragmented coordination, limited institutional capacity, and heavy reliance on state-budget funding. Revitalizing IDC requires a formal strategic framework, stronge…
This paper examines Indonesia's international development cooperation as a diplomatic instrument to enhance presence and engagement with Pacific countries, focusing on grant-funded infrastructure projects. Data from 2019–2025 shows steady growth in both value and number of Indonesia's grant projects in the Pacific, with infrastructure accounting for 68.3% of total grant value allocated to the…
This paper examines opportunities and challenges in optimizing promotion strategies for the ASEAN Smart Cities Network (ASCN) to attract foreign investment and address the financing gap for smart city projects in Indonesia. Although ASCN has engaged four Indonesian cities (Jakarta, Banyuwangi, Makassar, and Sumedang) with 15 projects, major obstacles remain, including overreliance on public fun…
This book is a collection of essays exploring the concept of the "Human Factor" as a fundamental foundation for development in Africa. The authors argue that the failure of development programs on the continent is often due to a neglect of human qualities, moral responsibility, and local cultural values. The book emphasizes the importance of developing human character and integrity before imple…
The Choice of China: Peaceful Development and Construction of a Harmonious World explores China’s strategic approach to development and international relations in the contemporary global context. The book discusses China’s commitment to peaceful development, mutual cooperation, and the promotion of a harmonious world order. Through political, economic, and diplomatic perspectives, the autho…