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Indonesia confronts a wastage scourge; plastic, biowaste and textile. Can a circular economy provide a solution?

The AIC through its Partnership for Australia-Indonesia (PAIR) research program is investigating some of the biggest global challenges including climate change. In this article we look at the system of a circular economy and how it can help mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Indonesia may need US$6 billion more to expand free lunch programme

President Prabowo Subianto’s free lunch programme is a result of a campaign promise to improve health, education, and grow the economy.

Indonesia’s human rights situation: Key takeaways from new report

Civil, political liberties declined in Indonesia, with democratic institutions weakened and corruption rising, Human Rights Watch said.

Shallot Research Boosting Yields For Indonesian Farmers

Shallot farmers across 4 coastal provinces in Indonesia are experiencing significant growth in production and income through ACIAR-funded research promoting sustainable cropping systems.

Another BRIC in the wall: Indonesia joins BRICS+

Having the world’s fourth largest population (280 million with 165 million of them under 30) and projected soon to be the world’s fourth largest economy, Indonesia clearly will make a significant contribution to the bloc.

Landmark debt swap to protect Indonesia’s coral reefs

The government of Indonesia announced this week a deal to redirect more than US$ 35 million it owes to the United States into the conservation of coral reefs in the most biodiverse ocean area on Earth.

New year, new opportunities: How Indonesia aims to rapidly improve reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

In 2025 the Indonesian Ministry of Health (MoH), World Health Organization (WHO) and key partners are intensifying efforts to strengthen reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health (RMNCAH) services by improving overall health programme planning and management.

Understanding the livelihoods and aspirations of young people in the face of agrarian change and development in South Sulawesi

This report presents a detailed analysis and overview of the livelihoods, skills, education and aspirations of rural young people in the Maros district of South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Matching South Sulawesi young people’s education with fast growing industry needs

Indonesia has undergone rapid social and economic change in recent decades. Industrialisation has occurred in many areas and the move to democracy has supported the development of an emergent market economy. An enduring challenge, however, is matching workforce training and skills with the needs of key industries.

Young port workers in the maritime city of Makassar lack digital skills. Vocational schools can be the solution.

Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) this year found significant gaps in digital literacy and skills between the education system and industrial needs in South Sulawesi.

The path to improve the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities in South Sulawesi

Lead researchers from an Australia-Indonesia Centre program on improving health outcomes have outlined their findings to Indonesia’s Ministry of Health and the National Committee on Disability.

New PAIR Lab announced to ensure continued research in South Sulawesi

Working together to deliver long-term and sustainable partnerships is the aim of the PAIR Lab, a research initiative of Universitas Hasanuddin and the Australia-Indonesia Centre.

Strengthening business ties with Indonesia

The Australian Indonesian Business Council conference kicked off earlier this week in Darwin, further boosting business, trade and economic relationships between the Northern Territory and Indonesia.

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