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Danantara’s Role in Surviving the Global Energy Crisis
An opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Tabita Diela, published in Fair Observer.
Read publicationBetting on Economic Stimulus
Opinion article by Nailul Huda, published in Tempo.
Read publicationA 500-Megawatt Test of Credibility in Indonesia’s Energy Transition
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Fair Observer.
Read publicationIndonesia–Saudi power play: Why ACWA–Danantara must move beyond the MoU
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Middle East Monitor.
Read publicationWhy Japan should help pay for Indonesia’s coal exit
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Asia Times.
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Indonesia Economic Inequality 2026
The report Indonesia Economic Inequality 2026: Republic of Oligarchy shows a clear reality: inequality in Indonesia is getting worse and harder to justify. The wealth of the 50 richest people is equal to that of 55 million Indonesians. At the same time, workers’ wages barely increase while top wealth keeps growing rapidly. This report explains why. It’s not just the market—it’s how the economic and political system works. Wealth is concentrated in extractive sectors like mining and energy, and
Read publicationJust ‘washing and mopping’: How gender bias perpetuates the exploitation of domestic workers in Indonesia
Opinion article by Nabiyla Risfa Izzati, published in The Conversation.
Read publicationAdministrative Sanctions for Paddy Field Resilience
Opinion article by Zakiul Fikri, published in Kompas.
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Leveraging the London Metal Exchange: Turning Indonesia’s Minerals into Premium Low Carbon Assets
As Indonesia solidifies its position as the epicenter of the global critical minerals landscape, new challenges have emerged in ensuring that our mineral wealth translates into fair, resilient, and sustainable economic value. While downstreaming policies have successfully increased domestic refining capacity, the market volatility experienced throughout 2025 and early 2026—marked by production halts in several RKEF lines—underscores the urgent need for a more robust global pricing and diversific
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Why Food Estates Are Not the Answer for Food and Energy Security
A new CELIOS report reveals that the Merauke food estate and bioethanol program could cost more than US$11 billion, while posing major risks to forests, local communities, and public governance. The study argues that Indonesia should prioritize cleaner, more cost-effective pathways to strengthen long-term food and energy resilience. CELIOS-Food Estate Not The Answer April 2026 Download
Read publicationWhere Is China’s Renewable Spillover in Indonesia?
Opinion article by Bhima Yudhistira and Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat, published in Global Policy Journal.
Read publicationIndonesia's Fiscal Policy Stumbles Amid The Energy Crisis
Opinion article by Galau D Muhammad, published in The Jakarta Post.
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