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The Hidden Cost of Fire: Economic and Health Impacts of Forest and Land Fires in Indonesia 2026
CELIOS has released its latest research on the economic and health costs of forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Indonesia throughout January–August 2026. ➖ The total economic and health costs of forest and land fires in Indonesia during January–August 2026 are estimated at Rp39.29–123.1 trillion. The upper-end estimate of Rp123.1 trillion is equivalent to 49.1% of Central Kalimantan’s projected regional GDP in 2026. This estimate does not yet account for a scenario in which forest and land fire
Read publicationThe murky corners of procurement law
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in Tempo.
Read publicationHow state budget fuels more land and ecological conflicts
An opinion article by zakiul fikri, published in The Jakarta Post.
Read publicationThe Cost of Legal Uncertainty
Opinion article by Muhammad Saleh, published in Katadata.
Read publicationIndonesia Should Ask Europe to Help Build Its Green Super Grid
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Bhima Yudhistira, published in The Heinrich Böll Stiftung SEA.
Read publicationIndonesia’s nickel production cuts are not enough to create a sustainable industry
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Climate Change News.
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Indonesia’s Education System Battered by MBG
CELIOS’ Latest Study on MBG — 18 August 2026 MBG is still planned to continue in 2027, with an allocation of Rp240 trillion, equivalent to 29.3% of the national education budget. The government is failing to respond to the warning signs, learn from past failures, and fulfill its responsibility. Since Sudaryono was appointed, at least 1,557 people have reportedly been affected by suspected food poisoning linked to MBG. Yet instead of addressing the root causes and ensuring accountability, thes
Read publicationWhat Indonesia’s 2027 budget really says about the Middle East
Opinion article by Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat Bhima Yudhistira, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationKopdes Merah Putih mengikis warisan koperasi Mohammad Hatta
An opinion article by Isnawati Hidayah, published in The Conversation.
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Memo on Village Cooperatives Series
Memo Kopdes Series #2 – CELIOS Kopdes MP in Turmoil (Again): From “Divine Inspiration” to Public Policy, from (Claiming to Be) a Cooperative to Competing with MSMEs Key Findings: Kopdes MP Lacks Policy Urgency Indonesia already has 139,203 cooperatives, yet the government has chosen to establish 83,259 new Village Cooperatives (Kopdes MP) instead of strengthening existing ones. Fiscal Risks Shifted to the State Budget The program's financing could reach IDR 240 trillion (up to IDR 3 billio
Read publicationSekuritisasi Perpajakan Menumbalkan Kontrak Kewargaan
An opinion article by Galau D Muhammad, published in Kompas.
Read publicationKoreksi atas Gerakan ”De-growth”
An opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Kompas.
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