Events

March 2024

27
Feb
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Other

Indonesia Project Student Research Travel Grant Open

Grant Application

About the Grants The Indonesia Project Student Research Travel Grants assist domestic Honours and Masters students who are undertaking research on Indonesia. The first grants were offered in the 2014 academic year.

The grants are open to individuals of at least 18 years of age, and are currently enrolled or about to enrol in degree programs at the Honours or Masters level at an Australian university. The grants are open to Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents.

In 2024 we are pleased to make available up to three grants, each to a maximum value of $3,000.

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28
Feb
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Other

Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant Open

Grant Application

Each year the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific in conjunction with the ANU Indonesia Project may offer an award known as the Ruth Daroesman Graduate Study Grant.

The objective of the Grant is to support a graduate or HDR student in their research associated with Indonesia. Funding for this Grant has been provided by the Ruth Daroesman Endowment. This grant may be used for research expenses (including travel) directly related to the student’s academic interests or future career aspirations.

The Ruth Daroesman Endowment was established in 2013 in memory of Ruth Daroesman by Ruth’s family and friends.

Key Dates Applications open Wednesday 28 February 2024 Applications close Sunday 7 April 2024 Applications outcomes will be released by Friday 29 April 2024

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06
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Function

New Indonesian postgraduate student welcome lunch

Indonesia Project

The Australian National University’s (ANU) Indonesia Project is hosting a warm welcome lunch for our new Semester 1, 2024 Indonesian postgraduate students. Our academics are looking forward to welcoming you, especially Prof Budy Resosudarmo (Head of ANU Indonesia Project), AsProf Firman Witoelar, and Dr Arianto Patunru. Registration is essential so we can provide you with a free lunch box.

Hosted on Wednesday 6th of March from 12:30pm, we look forward to meeting our new Indonesian postgraduate students and sharing our 2024 Indonesia Project activities and events schedule with you.

The event will be held in the Coombs Building Tea Room, Level 2, 9 Fellows Road, Acton, ACT 2601.

Commencing Indonesian postgraduate students should receive an email with an invitation to register via Eventbrite:

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27
Mar
2024
Crawford School of Public Policy | Arndt-Corden Department of Economics | Indonesia Study Group

Digitising social protection systems: Insights from Indonesia

Dr Hilman Palaon, Research Fellow, Indo-Pacific Development Centre, Lowy Institute

Indonesia acknowledges the pivotal role of social protection programs in poverty alleviation, emergency response, and inclusive development. The fiscal commitment to these programs ranks among the top three in the annual government expenditures, aimed at supporting the poor and vulnerable. Persistent issues in the disbursement process have necessitated a transformative approach. To address it, Indonesia has prioritised a digital reform of its social protection system. This study delves into how Indonesia successfully implemented digital solutions to reform the disbursement of social protection programs and outlines the future agenda.

Indonesia’s social protection digitisation journey showcases progress driven by government commitment, public-private and international collaborations, and a country-centric approach. This perspective is rooted in designing tailored digital solutions through pilot projects. Furthermore, the adoption of an evidence-based approach plays a crucial role in driving policy reform. Looking forward, through the embrace of technology and innovation, the government aims to enhance the social protection system by leveraging scope and access, promoting program integration, implementing disbursement interoperability, adopting a graduation strategy, and applying a beneficiary-centric design.

About the speaker

Hilman Palaon has extensive experience in Indonesia, particularly in advancing the financial inclusion agenda and digitising social protection programs during his tenure at TNP2K (the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction), the Vice President Office of The Republic of Indonesia. He also served as the VP of Financial Services and Inclusion at Gojek/GOTO in Indonesia.

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