Unearthing the Relationship Between Women Living in Mining Areas and Their Political Participation in Indonesia: The Dataset
This study examines the impact of mining industries on women’s political participation in Indonesia. Mining regions, often characterized by male-dominated labor structures and economic dependency on extractive industries, create socio-political barriers that limit women’s engagement in formal politics and decision-making processes. This research investigates how the presence of mining activities influences women’s political agency, leadership opportunities, and representation in local governance. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes national-level electoral data to compare women’s political participation in mining and non-mining districts. Additionally, qualitative case studies from selected mining regions explore the socio-economic and institutional constraints faced by women in pursuing political roles. Key factors examined include patriarchal norms, economic reliance on extractive industries, environmental activism, and policy frameworks that either enable or restrict women’s political involvement. The results indicate that while mining regions present significant structural barriers to women’s political participation, they also serve as spaces for emerging grassroots mobilization, particularly in environmental advocacy and community governance. This research contributes to the broader discourse on gender and resource politics by providing policy recommendations to enhance women’s representation in extractive economies.
[CALL FOR PAPERS] IFAR Consortium Conference 2026
[IFAR Consortium Conference 2026] Contours of Inequality: Power, Protest, and Privilege in Southeast Asia Date: August 12–14, 2026Place: Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), Depok, West Java The Institute for Advanced Research (IFAR) at UIII proudly announces the inaugural IFAR Consortium Annual Conference 2026 — an international platform to explore the contours of inequality shaping Southeast Asia today. We invite scholars and researchers to submit papers and panels that critically engage with our conference theme, encompassing — but not limited to — the following areas: Join us in Depok for three days of vibrant exchange, critical reflection, and cross-disciplinary dialogue on how power, protest, and privilege shape the region’s political, social, and economic landscapes. Important Dates: Learn more and submit your proposal here Organizer:Institute for Advanced Research (IFAR), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) Co-Organizers:COMPOSE, Faculty of Social Sciences UIIIIFAR Atma Jaya UniversityIFAR LPEM Universitas IndonesiaIFAR Monash University Indonesia
DISKUSI PUBLIK 2025
“Urgensi Pendidikan Lanjutan Kebijakan Publik di Indonesia” Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya bersama Institute of Public Policy (IPP) dan Institute for Advanced Research (IFAR) mengundang Anda untuk menghadiri seminar publik yang menghadirkan akademisi, praktisi, dan pembuat kebijakan ternama, membahas arah masa depan pendidikan kebijakan publik di Indonesia. Keynote Speaker: Prof. Thomas Pepinsky (Walter F. LaFeber Professor of Government and Public Policy, Cornell University) Hari/tgl: Rabu, 29 Oktober 2025Waktu:09.00 – 17.00 WIBTempat: Ballroom Yustinus Lt. 15, Kampus Semanggi Atma Jaya Daftar di sini Jangan lewatkan kesempatan untuk memperluas wawasan, membangun jejaring, dan ikut serta dalam memperkuat ekosistem pendidikan kebijakan publik di Indonesia.
People-centered Policy: Applying Social Design to Social Research & Evidence-based Policy
Friday, 25 July 2025 – Atma Jaya Institute of Public Policy in collaboration with Center for Urban Studies Universitas Pembangunan Jaya have successfully held the public seminar “People-centered Policy: Applying Social Design to Social Research & Evidence-based Policy” at Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya, Semanggi. This event is attended by academics from various universities, researchers, and government officials. Dr. Deng’s Presentation As the keynote speaker, Dr. Jian-bang Deng an expert from Tamkang University, Taiwan, presented a comprehensive exploration on how social design can inform more humane and inclusive migration policies. Using data on migration flows before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Deng showcased how global and regional migration trends have shifted, along with the social and economic narratives surrounding them. Dr. Deng emphasized that future policies must recognize migrants as agents of development, advocating for a shift toward people-centered migration policies that are built upon lived experiences, social realities, and dignity. These human-centered frameworks are essential for building resilient, diverse, and socially sustainable cities in the face of continued migration and urbanization. Case StudyFollowing the presentation, participants engaged in a collaborative case study session, where they were divided into three groups. Each group explored real-life urban issues in Jakarta using a social design lens; identifying social patterns, problems, and proposing people-driven policy ideas. The discussions ranged from public mobility challenges, accessibility of transportation, to waste management and other broader urban life issues in Jakarta. Using a quadrant-based mapping approach—measuring potential impact and level of uncertainty—each group identified pressing social issues and evaluated them based on feasibility and urgency. This process allowed participants to prioritize problems that are not only high in impact but also manageable in terms of uncertainty. Based on these insights, groups developed preliminary policy recommendations grounded in social design principles, emphasizing participatory and human-centered approaches to improve urban living.
SEGERA HADIR “DISKUSI PUBLIK 2025”
Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya melalui Institute of Public Policy akan menyelenggarakan Diskusi Publik bertajuk “Urgensi Pendidikan Lanjutan Kebijakan Publik di Indonesia”.Acara ini akan membahas kondisi, tantangan, dan prospek pengembangan pendidikan kebijakan publik di Indonesia, serta menghadirkan akademisi, pembuat kebijakan, dan praktisi sebagai narasumber. Rabu, 29 Oktober 202509.00 – 17.00 WIBBallroom Yustinus Lt. 15, Kampus Semanggi Segera daftarkan diri Anda melalui tautan berikut: Click Here
Executive Education Program Government Relations Profesional
Dalam iklim bisnis yang dinamis, hubungan antara sektor swasta dan pemerintah menjadi elemen strategis untuk menjaga keberlangsungan perusahaan. Ikuti kelas terbaru dari Kompas Institute dan bekali diri Anda dengan keterampilan praktis untuk menjadi Government Relations profesional yang mampu membangun kepercayaan dengan para pemangku kepentingan. Pelaksanaan: Hari/Tanggal: Kamis-Jumat, 10-12 September 2025Waktu: 09.30-15.30 WIBLokasi: Ruang Kompas Institute, Gedung Kompas Gramedia Unit 2 Lantai 3Jalan Palmerah Selatan No. 26-28 – Jakarta Materi yang dipelajari: Membangun Hubungan Strategis dengan Pemerintah Etika dalam Lobbying dan Government Relations Strategi Komunikasi Efektif dengan Pemerintah Memahami Proses Pembuatan Kebijakan Publik Kolaborasi Strategis: Peran Sektor Swasta bagi Pemerintah Menjadi Government Relations Profesional Pengajar: Benefit: Daftar di sini: komp.as/kelasgovrelationct
Melonjak Drastis, 605 Politisi Dinasti Mengikuti Pilkada Serentak 2024
Wawancara Yoes Kenawas untuk Kompas Hasil penelitian kolaborasi antara Institute for Advanced Research (IFAR) Unika Atma Jaya, Election Corner Fisipol Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), dan pusat riset politik dan pemerintahan PolGov UGM mengungkapkan bahwa dalam Pilkada serentak 27 November 2024, ada sebanyak 605 calon berlatar belakang politik dinasti. Yoes Kenawas, peneliti Institute for Advanced Research Unika Atma Jaya, menjabarkan bahwa 605 calon itu tersebar dalam 352 pilkada tingkat provinsi, kabupaten, dan kota; dengan 384 orang berstatus sebagai calon kepala daerah dan 221 orang maju sebagai calon wakil kepala daerah. Jumlah politik dinasti dalam Pilkada serentak kali ini melonjak hampir dua kali lipat dibanding Pilkada serentak sebelumnya. Hal ini menandakan adanya darurat politik dinasti di Indonesia. Para peneliti menyampaikan bahwa penyebabnya antara lain adalah adalah banyaknya kepala daerah menyelesaikan periode kedua jabatannya, mereka pun menyiapkan anggota keluarganya untuk maju pilkada untuk mempertahankan kekuasaan. Selain itu, biaya politik yang mahal menyebabkan pencalonan Pilkada hanya dapat dilakukan oleh mereka yang berkuasa. Juga, para pemilih yang toleran terhadap politik dinasti.
Protest under Duress at Université Laval, Quebec, Canada
Dr. Muhammad Fajar, research fellow Institute for Advanced Research Unika Atma Jaya, berpartisipasi dalam workshop Protest under Duress yang berlangsung pada 30-31 Oktober 2024 di Quebec, Kanada. Ia mempresentasikan tulisannya yang berjudul The Variety of Social Movement Strategies under Democratic Backsliding: Evidence from Indonesia. Risetnya bertujuan untuk memahami bagaimana respon gerakan sosial terhadap kemunduran demokrasi.
Indonesia’s Prabowo swears in Large Cabinet
Wawancara Dr. Yoes Kenawas dengan NHK World Japan Pada 21 Oktober 2024, Presiden Prabowo Subianto telah melantik sebanyak 48 menteri dan 56 wakil menteri. Kabinet ini memiliki 10 menteri lebih banyak daripada kabinet sebelumnya. Partai Gerindra diharapkan akan berkoalisi dengan 12 partai lainnya, dan menduduki lebih dari 80 persen posisi legislatif. “What we need to realize [is] that Prabowo will inherit democratic environment that is worse compared to ten years ago. I do really wish that Prabowo will have the incentive to prove that ‘okay, I’m a president who uphold the commitment to democracy’, but his [Prabowo’s] track record does not support that” ucap Dr. Yoes Kenawas.
Struktur, Institusi dan Perlawanan Gerakan Sosial
Sesi Kelas Belajar Ilmu Sosial pada 12 Oktober lalu, membahas mengenai “Struktur, Institusi dan Perlawanan Gerakan Sosial.” Sesi diskusi berlangsung dengan mendalami pertanyaan-pertanyaan: Dr. Yoes Kenawas menyampaikan bahwa dikarenakan jangkauan negara tidak sama di setiap daerah, hal ini menyebabkan variasi peluang untuk democratic backsliding. Lalu, apakah democratic backsliding dapat diberhentikan melalui koalisi dengan aparat lokal? Dr. Muhammad Fajar menyatakan bahwa, melalui studinya ia menemukan saat ini ada kecenderungan untuk mengalihkan perjuangan dari level nasional ke level daerah. Advokasi di daerah mendapat tanggapan yang lebih baik dari pemerintah daerah, walaupun secara institusional pemda memiliki ruang yang terbatas untuk mengambil aksi.
