2020, undoubtedly, is a one-of-a-kind year that has redefined a lot of things for us all. There were moments filled with uncertainties, worries, and sorrow. However, we can’t undermine moments that were filled with relief, hope, and gratitude.
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Although South Sulawesi has the highest economic growth in Indonesia, recent evidence points to high economic inequality, high prevalence of stunting, and poor maternal health. COVID-19 presents a risk of exacerbating these conditions.
The national population in 2020 reached 270.2 million people. This translated to an annual increase of 1.25% which represents a continuation of a 50 year trend in decelerating population growth.
Whether it’s purchasing power parity or the Happiness Index, global comparisons require benchmarking. Sport does this well with World Cups and the Olympics, or better still the single ranking familiar to tennis and golf aficionados.
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a pioneer in Indonesia-Australia relations and former AIC team member, Basoeki Koesasi, on Thursday 10 December 2020.
Young people across Australia and Indonesia are facing a difficult time amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has negatively impacted a variety Read more
The Australia Indonesia Centre is pleased to welcome two industry fellows to deepen its knowledge base and increase the network of connections between the two countries.
The Australia-Indonesia Centre (AIC) is pleased to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Provincial Government of South Sulawesi.
Monash University’s Indonesia campus is an official legal entity in Indonesia and has been granted a licence to operate by the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture, a significant milestone in establishing the country’s first-ever international, foreign-owned university.
The world is facing unprecedented challenges due to the economic, health and social costs of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Young people account for 25% of South Sulawesi’s population, including in rural areas that are experiencing major agrarian change. As the landscape around them changes, so do their opportunities – rural youth unemployment is as high as 10% in the province.
PAIR researchers completed preliminary analysis on a new railway line connecting South Sulawesi’s capital Makassar to the regional town of Pare Pare looking at how to optimise community benefits.
PAIR researchers completed preliminary analysis on a new railway line connecting South Sulawesi’s capital Makassar to the regional town of Pare Pare Read more
In Indonesia and across the world, governments have implemented public health education campaigns aimed at changing behaviours to curb the spread of COVID-19. Messages about social distancing, hygiene and hand washing have been promoted by governments in Indonesia, but how successful have they been?
Although many people are currently working from home during COVID-19 provisional lockdown measures, there are many Indonesian workers in crucial industries required Read more
PAIR researchers are analysing South Sulawesi’s seaweed industry to better understand its drivers, value chain, impact on over 35,000 coastal households, and effects of COVID-19.
