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The Political Economy of Redistribution in Indonesia

March 24, 2024 Marina Jandrevska

Political patronage involves politicians providing benefits or resources in exchange for political support or loyalty. Favoritism, particularly in intergovernmental fiscal transfers, can lead to unequal access to resources and perpetuate inequalities. To combat this, policymakers […]

Snapshot of Sustainable Development Goals at the Subnational Government Level in Indonesia

January 11, 2024 Limabenla Jamir

Indonesia has been a leading Asian nation in integrating the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into its planning, implementation, and budgeting systems despite the challenges posed by its intricate and decentralized governance structure. Indonesia […]

The concept of personal income tax piggybacking

November 30, 2023 Marina Jandrevska

Subnational governments frequently struggle with a vertical fiscal gap, which occurs when there is a gap between the functions or expenditure responsibilities and the financial resources available to them. This vertical fiscal gap results in […]

Indonesia’s New Fiscal Decentralization Law: A Critical Assessment

October 15, 2023 Limabenla Jamir

In a recent publication by Blane D. Lewis from The Australian National University, the intricacies of Indonesia’s fiscal decentralization law come under scrutiny. This paper, titled “Indonesia’s New Fiscal Decentralization Law: A Critical Assessment,” offers […]

Morality Policies and the Prospect for Inclusive Citizenship in Decentralized Indonesia

August 20, 2023 Limabenla Jamir

In today’s rapidly changing world, the concept of citizenship has evolved beyond legal frameworks to encompass inclusivity and respect for all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds. Ensuring inclusivity requires an effort on the part of […]

Two Decades of Fiscal Decentralization Implementation in Indonesia

January 11, 2023 LPSAManager

Fiscal decentralization in Indonesia has come a long way in the past two decades. The milestone for implementing fiscal decentralization in Indonesia began with the establishment of Law Number 22 of 1999 on Regional Government […]

Governance Drivers of Rural Water Sustainability in Indonesia

October 18, 2021 Khaled Ahsan

Community-led service delivery is an effective method of providing basic public services to populations and, at times, the only option. Yet, despite attempts by development practitioners to improve the sustainability of this method of delivery, […]

The impact of subnational fiscal efficiency on poverty reduction in Indonesia

August 9, 2021 LPS Alliance

One of the key questions regarding institutional quality in a decentralized system is whether it serves the purpose of providing better public services and improving public welfare that also includes alleviating poverty. Among others, institutional […]