Encouraging Public Participation in the 2014 General Election
The 2014 Legislative Election was scheduled to take place in 49 days, on 9 April 2014. This election would involve…
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February 20, 2014
Public Involvement and Participation in Election Oversight
To ensure that elections are conducted in accordance with electoral laws and democratic principles, effective oversight is required throughout every…
December 6, 2013
The Constitutional Court Is Not a Calculator Court
The authority of Indonesia’s Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi – MK) in resolving disputes over regional election results has often been…
December 6, 2013
Rescheduling Regional Elections: Towards National and Local Elections
The administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) should, in theory, have been effective. It enjoyed strong legitimacy from direct…
December 6, 2013
The Politics of Electoral System Law: Openness and Public Participation in the Drafting of Law No. 8 of 2012 on the Election of Members of the DPR, DPD, and DPRD
This book examines public involvement in the drafting of Law No. 8 of 2012 on the Election of Members of…
May 1, 2013
Campaign Finance Lip Service: The Neglect of Transparency and Accountability Principles Among Election Participants
In addition to gaps in campaign finance regulations, all election laws that have been in force in Indonesia have contained…
May 1, 2013
Strengthening Bawaslu: Optimizing Its Position, Organization, and Functions for the 2014 Elections
The administration of elections in Indonesia has become increasingly complex rather than more streamlined. Lawmakers have often followed a linear…
November 26, 2012
Political Party Financial Assistance: Methods for Determining Allocation, Transparency, and Accountability in Management
The primary objective of state financial assistance to political parties is to safeguard their independence. When political parties rely heavily…
October 23, 2012
Election Law Enforcement
One of the fundamental requirements of democracy is the existence of a free and fair electoral system. Free and fair…
February 9, 2012
Reforming the Regulation of Regional Head Elections
Direct elections for regional heads and deputy regional heads have become an integral part of Indonesia’s democratic development. Democratic consolidation…
February 9, 2012
