This paper scrutinizes the concept of public service in the context of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Kemlu) which is quite multi-faceted. Public service in Indonesia is essential for societal functioning, well-being, and national development, and Kemlu tries to actively contribute to this endeavour. Kemlu, both at home and abroad (at the headquarters in Jakarta a…
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are crucial for Indonesia's national economy. They contribute significantly to GDP and provide jobs to the majority of the labor force. The Indonesian government has implemented various programs to support SMEs, covering financing, tax subsidies, credit guarantees, and direct cash assistance. This focus on SMEs mirrors a global trend, where these businesses …
To realize the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 when Indonesia is aimed to be one of the world’s top 10 economies, Indonesia must take all the necessary steps to strengthen its economic foundation. Among the steps are through strengthening international trades. While trade with the countries in the European Union, North America, and East Asia constitute the largest part of Indonesia’s curren…
This paper discusses about the roles of finance officers at the Indonesian Missions abroad. In accordance with the existing regulations of state budget management, Indonesian Missions bear at least 4 (four) roles of finance officers as KPA, PPK, Bendahara Pengeluaran, and Bendahara Penerimaan. These roles of finance officers often create a burden to assigned officials as they have no expertise …
Following Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan on 15 August 2021, Taliban has promised to respect women’s rights, form an inclusive government, and not allow Afghan soil to be used as a base for attacking other countries. The international community, however, soon found that Taliban’s policies turned contradictory to its promises, reflected in Taliban’s decision to continue suspending seco…
This paper discusses current Indonesia-Namibia bilateral economic relations and exploring for opportunities and the way forward in elevating this current relationship into a higher level. The study shows that the respective foreign policy agendas of these two nations coincide with their common interests. One of these common interests is to enhance economic relations through economic diplomacy …
The Indonesian government has been making significant efforts to expand trade relations with countries all over the world, and Uzbekistan is no exception. Indonesia has recognized the potential in Uzbekistan’s growing economy and is keen to tap into its vast market. Indonesian sides has been actively promoting Indonesia products in Uzbekistan, and the two countries have been engagi…
For decades, the Pacific Islands have continued to be one of the key parts of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Indonesia has consistently acknowledged the importance of the Pacific region to Indonesia’s strategic interest through various diplomatic and foreign policy engagements, including development cooperation. In 2019, Indonesia introduced its Pacific Elevation, a vision …
Following the signing of the Abraham Accords between the US, Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain on 15 September 2020, PM Benjamin Netanyahu expected to establish Israel’s full normal relations with Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. However, Indonesia’s foreign policy on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has never changed to date, as a staunch supporter for Palestine. Indonesia consistently demonstrat…
The presence of Indonesian migrant workers (IMW) abroad has undeniably provided the Indonesian government with numerous benefits, including increased foreign revenue and a decrease in the unemployment rate. On the other hand, the government is required to provide protection for IMW in accordance with the constitution and as a foreign policy priori…