Art by itself may not be the solution to all social ills, but the display of Islamic art creates opportunities for learning and cross-cultural understanding…
From The Conversation
Showing that Indonesian art is fresh, energetic, human, performative, warm, serious, funny, clever, sensitive, political and not political.
Now, it’s common knowledge that exposure to international research will enrich the nation. But during his time, people questioned this program.
Coastal areas are in dire condition, reports the Oceanography Program of Institut Teknologi Bandung. This is a result not only of human activities but also climate change.
Indonesia was home to 150 million internet users in January 2019, a 13% increase in a year. The country’s poor cyber security system renders them prone to cyber attacks.
As an archipelago, Indonesia’s economic activities are spread unevenly across islands – and so are its infrastructure projects.
Scholars warn that without transparency and accountability as well as merit-based competition the government’s recent efforts will once again end up a waste of money.
Although access to education has increased, Satryo argues that the current approach prioritises improving school management.
More people are eating more processed foods and foods high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. As a result, obesity, diabetes, heart disease and stroke are becoming major health concerns in middle-income countries, including Indonesia.
Climate change is projected to increase the incidence of droughts, leading to a possible doubling of dry El Niño conditions. Hence, more significant commitments are needed to reduce fires and haze.
Children deserve to get clean and safe drinking water. But, in developing countries such as Indonesia, not all children have access to it.A new survey has found this can drive them to consume sweet beverages, posing a risk to their health.
