Literacy Corner

It started as a question of change over a period of time. Since the issue of regional budgets entered the public discussion, specifically since Law No. 22 on regional autonomy and Law No. 25 of 1999 on central-local financial relations. What changes have occurred? What direction has civil society pursued in this area? What and how much can be learned from these changes? Read more ...Continue reading Netting the People's Money: Varieties of Budget Advocacy in Indonesia →

Philanthropic activities in Indonesia have become more prevalent in the last decade. In fact, according to the World Giving Index 2022, Indonesia is the most generous country; an indication that philanthropy is flourishing in this country. Mass media, and now social media, have become the bridge for these activities. However, sometimes we often ignore the code of ethics behind these activities. What is the code of ethics? Read more ...Continue reading Code of Ethics for Mass Media Philanthropy → The Code of Ethics for Mass Media Philanthropy

Interested in the issues surrounding the existence of media regulatory institutions, PRMedia conducted research focusing on existential problems in relation to efforts to build democracy and freedom of information. This book is essentially the result of a related research report. Read more...Continue reading The Irony of the Existence of Media Regulators in the Era of Democracy → The Irony of the Existence of Media Regulators in the Era of Democracy

Villages have never escaped the chaotic development practices in Indonesia. In general, there are two main lenses of view towards villages that can be drawn from the way the state treats villages in development. First as a "tool" and second as a "problem". This book is here to present brief excerpts of the scale of the challenges faced by villages. Read more ...Continue reading Villages as New Sites of Local Democracy → Village Development

Post-reform until 2013, Indonesia has held two general elections, in 2004 and 2009. During this period, there has been a shift in political communication where there is now a great need for broadcasting channels and technology-based media as a means of political campaigning. The purpose of the research presented in this book is to examine the communication strategies of political parties empirically, including looking at the actors or agents who play a role in the campaign. Read more ...Continue reading From Constituents to Consumers → From Constituents to Consumers.

Until now, in this country, casualties continue to fall due to acts of violence, violations of human rights, both by fellow citizens and by state officials. Reformasi, which promised a better state and society, has become a heartbreaking paradox. Many victims' voices are buried, vaporized. Listen to their voices through this book. ...Continue reading It's Time for the Victims to Speak →

Indonesia's diversity is an invaluable wealth but can also be a threat to national unity. Therefore, we must have one determination to jointly create social justice in Indonesia. However, it is inevitable that there will be conflicts; part of the dynamics. How can we prevent this? Read more...Continue reading Moving Together to Prevent Conflict →

Village Information Systems (VIS) can be well-maintained and sustainable when supported by a network of organizations that benefit from the program. Basically, the implementation of SID can be initiated by external or internal village parties. Anyone can be an initiator. But what is SID? Who can be the initiator? What are the stages? Read more...Continue reading Village Information System → Village Information System.

This book is one way for you to meet people, go places, and hear stories that you may never have heard before in a place called Indonesia.

It is said that in this place that is often called fertile land with people who live prosperously, there have been many violent events, land grabbing, coercion, persecution, kidnapping, and even murders and massacres occurred repeatedly with not a few victims.

These events are sometimes overlooked in history books. Let's find out in this book! ...Continue reading What's Missing in the History Books →...Continue reading