Public Relations (PR) Politik merupakan bauran (mix) bidang keilmuan dari keilmuan public relations yang berada di ranah keilmuan komunikasi dan politik, bagian dari kajian ilmu politik. Public Relations sesungguhnya merupakan aktivitas yang dibutuhkan oleh seluruh organisasi, bak komersial maupun nonkomersial. PR sejatinya merupakan aktivitas komunikasi untuk membangun good will (niat baik) da…
In the world of diplomacy, communication is key and therefore, proficiency in foreign languages is of the utmost importance. In this sense, qualified and skillful human resource is an important asset of the organization. While English language fluency is the standard, given its dominant usage in bilateral, regional, or international forum, it alone is no longer sufficient. More often than not, …
In 2014 the newly-elected president Joko Widodo stated his goals and programs in “Nawacita”. Of the Nawacita’s nine programs, two of them are in economic domain, namely : to enhance people’s productivity and competitiveness in global market; and economic self-sufficiency. In this light, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia (Kemlu) promptly responded with establishing Economic Di…
The importance of a marriage record is not only as a statement that the marriage is legal in the eyes of the state, but its legality status will also affect the status of children, spouse, and assets, during the marriage. Yet, many Indonesian migrant workers are unaware that the recording of the marriage has a profound effect on other aspects of family law, such as marital status, child status,…
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…