Society

The new Village Law pumps money directly into subsistence villages: a crazy idea, or new development paradigm?

A recent visit to Ambon shows that trade is helping to bridge the divide in a religiously segregated society

Popular forms of writing in public reveal the richness of Balinese revitalisation

'Fragrant literature' is giving way to a diversity of literary voices and identities

Young Indonesians are leading trends in Indonesian writing and publishing

Hansen's photo essay captures the faces of the men of Salatiga, Central Java

A new volunteer movement is shining a light on Indonesia’s parliament and its representatives

Campaigns to promote creative industries promise new avenues of entrepreneurship for creative youth, but real career options remain uncertain 

Rural youth in rice-growing villages explain their doubts and aspirations about a future in agriculture

Indonesia needs to create better pathways from school to work

Entering a competitive work environment, young men in Cilegon find their ambitions for employment hampered

Struggling in their transition from education to work, educated young people in rural Flores are often both dependent on and critical of local social support networks

Trying to secure a government job, educated youth in Pontianak are rethinking the meaning of work and middle class success

Young Indonesians display considerable resourcefulness in coping with difficult pathways into work, but more comprehensive policies are needed to improve their job prospects

Educated urban youth continue to express gendered work–family expectations

A new documentary about a Papuan woman’s daily struggle to survive opens debate on the grave issues affecting her society

The Millennium Development Goals addressed the basic development needs of Indonesia, but tackling poverty now requires a more complex strategy

Jokowi’s fresh approach to social welfare and development will not be without its challenges

Indonesia needs stronger data to better include people with disabilities in the post-MDG era