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Production Increases, Yet Prices Remain High: Portrait of the Rice Price Anomaly in Indonesia
Read CIPS' Food Monitor data and analysis on Indonesia's rice prices in 2025 have not declined and remain high compared to last year.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Dec 83 min read


How Indonesia’s Content Governance Could UndermineIts Economy
Indonesia’s digital frontier is booming. But restrictive content regulations, such as
arbitrary takedowns, threaten to dampen that growth.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Dec 44 min read


A Record Harvest, So Why Aren’t Rice Prices Falling?
(Guidance: Point out the cursor and click on the graph to see price details) Indonesia’s rice market in the second quarter of 2025...

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Aug 223 min read


"We Know This Land”: Redrawing the Map through Community Led Mapping and Land Rights in Riau and Aceh
Can Community-Led Mapping Solve Indonesia’s Land Conflicts? In Riau and Aceh, Participatory Land Use Planning (PLUP) empowers villagers to define boundaries, protect forests, and claim their rights—utilizing their knowledge, rather than relying solely on government maps. Read more on how PLUP bridges local wisdom with formal land governance.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Jul 285 min read


Dear Retailer dan Produsen Lokal: Jastip Bukan Masalahnya
As personal shopping services like Jastip rise, they challenge local retailers and expose gaps in Indonesia’s trade policies. Instead of stricter bans, boosting local product quality and fair competition is key.

Rasya Athalla
Jun 183 min read


Meat Prices Rise Ahead of Ramadan: Import Quota Efficiency Under Scrutiny - Food Monitor Updates Q1 2025
The CIPS Food Monitor analysis for Q1 2025 reveals a significant surge in beef prices in Indonesia, highlighting an urgent issue that demands attention.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Apr 302 min read


Understanding Trade and Gender: Insights from Indonesia’s Labor Market
Trade affects men and women differently in Indonesia. New research offers critical insights for policymakers striving to create more inclusi

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Jan 255 min read


Indonesia and China: How Trade Became a Path to Poverty Reduction
Research shows that international trade influences various economic agents, which, in turn, impact indicators of human flourishing.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Jan 246 min read


Export Expansion and Its Impact on Indonesia’s Labor Market: Insights from a New Study
As global trade becomes a key driver of economic transformation, the effects on labor markets, particularly in developing nations, continue

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Jan 235 min read


The Free Nutritious Meal Program: More than just a meal
These trade-offs should be recognized from the free nutritious meal program.

Dr. Risti Permana
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Pivotal Economic Challenges for the Prabowo Administration
Discover how Indonesia’s manufacturing sector, once a driving force in economic growth, faces challenges. Prabowo needs to do it.

Dr. Arianto Patunru
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Sustainable Solutions: Empowering Rural Youth to Boost Inclusive Prosperity
Despite global efforts, nearly 700 million people still live in poverty. This article explores the challenges faced by rural communities.

Azizah Fauzi
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Navigating Innovation: Indonesia’s Regulatory Sandbox Journey
Challenges and opportunities of regulatory sandbox approach as policy innovation in Indonesia.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Oct 10, 20245 min read


Tackling the Effects of El Niño on Small-scale Farmers through Agritech
Solution for small-scale farmers to tackle El Nino

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Dec 5, 20234 min read


CIPS DigiWeek 2023 in the News
The complete list of media coverages CIPS DigiWeek 2023
Events CIPS Indonesia
Jul 23, 20231 min read


Regulatory Risks Key Barrier to Investment in Submarine Cables
Indonesia, is poised to become a digital hub. To achieve this, connectivity infrastructure, including submarine cables should be prioritized

Trissia Wijaya
Feb 28, 20234 min read


ChatGPT in Indonesian education: A risk or game changer?
Even before the rising concerns over AI-assisted plagiarism, academic misconduct had been prevalent in Indonesia.

Nadia Fairuza
Feb 14, 20234 min read


Establishing Foreign Higher Education Institutions in Indonesia
This policy brief shows how the presence of foreign campus in Indonesia opens opportunities for students to obtain world-class education.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Feb 1, 202318 min read


Indonesia's Net Zero Target and Sustainable Agriculture: Are We on the Right Track?
Without supportive agricultural policies, Indonesia's Net Zero Target will remain elusive.

Mukhammad Faisol Amir
Dec 19, 20223 min read


Water Scarcity Threatens our Food: From Competition to Unequal Access
A lack of available water threatens the agricultural sector and the safety of Indonesia's food supply.

Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
Nov 24, 20224 min read
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