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The savvy logic behind Indonesia’s nickel squeeze
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
Read publicationIndonesia doesn’t need China to keep its nickel industry afloat
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
Read publicationFrom the New Order to today: Civil servant transfers remain a tool for controlling power and imposing punishment
Opinion article by Nabiyla Risfa Izzati, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationTugas Kepala BGN baru Sudaryono: Hemat APBN, pemerataan penyaluran, perbaikan gizi, atau pembubaran lembaga
An opinion article by Isnawati Hidayah, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationNational tax challenges: Loopholes for tax leakage and tax evasion by large companies remain wide open
Opinion article by Jaya Darmawan Muhammad Saleh, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationNo short-cut for 100 GW renewable ambition
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Shafa Kalila, published in The Jakarta Post.
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From Ambition to Execution: Enabling Condition for Indonesia's First 17 GW Renewable Energy Deployment Phase
Indonesia's ambition to develop 100 GW of solar power marks a major milestone in the country's energy transition. However, translating this vision into reality requires more than ambitious targets. It demands a regulatory environment that can unlock investment, strengthen institutions, and accelerate project implementation. In this report, CELIOS examines why the first 17 GW deployment phase will be the defining test of Indonesia's renewable energy transition. The study identifies key regulator
Read publicationThousands of Schools Are on the Verge of Collapse: Why Is MBG Being Prioritized?
Opinion article by Isnawati Hidayah, published in The Conversation.
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CELIOS Expert Opinion on the Judicial Review of the Teachers and Lecturers Law
Bhima Yudhistira Adhinegara, Executive Director of CELIOS, has submitted a written expert opinion in his capacity as an economist for the judicial review of Law No. 14 of 2005 on Teachers and Lecturers before the Constitutional Court (Case No. 272/PUU-XXIII/2025). The expert opinion provides an economic perspective on the issues raised in the petition, contributing evidence-based analysis to support the Constitutional Court's review of the challenged provisions. Expert Opinion by Bhima Yudhistira – Constitutional Court, Teachers and Lecturers Law
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Policy Note: Multiple Shocks to Local Food Prices: Rupiah Depreciation and Non-Subsidized Fuel Price Increases
Indonesia is facing multiple simultaneous shocks—including the depreciation of the rupiah, rising global oil prices, adjustments to non-subsidized fuel prices, and the expansion of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program through SPPG—which together are likely to intensify pressure on food inflation. The depreciation of the rupiah is associated with higher food prices, particularly for import-sensitive commodities such as garlic, beef, and soybeans. The relationship typically begins to emerge ar
Read publicationTiji Tibeh on the Brink of Permacrisis
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira, published in Tempo.
Read publicationThe 100 GW Solar Power Ambition: A Path to Food Security and Energy Democracy?
Opinion article by Isnawati Hidayah, published in Katadata.
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