Knowledge, Politics and Policymaking in Indonesia

This edited volume examines key questions about evidence-informed policy making in Indonesia. It draws on insights and evidence acquired through the implementation of the Knowledge Sector Initiative, a joint programmme between the governments of Indo

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Politics and Policymaking in Indonesia

Knowledge, Politics and Policymaking in Indonesia

Arnaldo Pellini  •  Budiati Prasetiamartati Kharisma Priyo Nugroho  •  Elisabeth Jackson Fred Carden Editors

Knowledge, Politics and Policymaking in Indonesia

Editors Arnaldo Pellini Overseas Development Institute London, UK

Budiati Prasetiamartati Knowledge Sector Initiative Jakarta, Indonesia

Kharisma Priyo Nugroho Winrock International Bangkok, Thailand

Elisabeth Jackson Knowledge Sector Initiative Jakarta, Indonesia

Fred Carden Using Evidence Inc. Ottawa, ON, Canada

ISBN 978-981-13-0166-7    ISBN 978-981-13-0167-4 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0167-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2018943295 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2018 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Preface

Knowledge is not power until it is turned into action (Aristotle)

This book has been triggered by a couple of circumstances. The first is the unique opportunity the editors and contributors have had to be involved directly and indirectly in the implementation of the first phase of Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Pro-Poor Policy: The Knowledge Sector Initiative between 2013 and 2017. This programme is now in its second phase and  seeks to improve the lives of the Indonesian people through better quality public policies that make better use of research, analysis and evidence. The programme is being led by a consortium of RTI International, the Australian National University, the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne, and the Overseas Development Institute in the United Kingdom. The uniqueness of the pr