Global Indonesian Diaspora: How many are there and where are they?
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors analyze migration patterns and demographic factors among Indonesian diaspora as part of the largest global community and explore the potential impacts of Indonesian diasispora could play in Indonesian development.
Abstract: In the last few years, there is an increasing interest in connecting Indonesian diaspora around the world in order to assist in the national development. A recent event called “Congress of Indonesian Diaspora” held by Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) in Jakarta has been conducted to focus on this issue. Nevertheless, there is still little known about the actual size and composition of the global Indonesian diaspora. This paper attempts to contribute to fill in this gap by analysing migration patterns and several specific demographic factors among Indonesian diaspora as part of the largest global community. The paper will also explore the potential impacts of Indonesian diaspora could play in Indonesian development.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed the developments in Indonesia's labour markets during the Joko “Jokowi” Widodo presidency, and argued that Jokoyi's approach as a former businessman, together with macroeconomic developments, has been positive for employment and wages, although less so for labour productivity.
Abstract: Abstract:This study reviews the developments in Indonesia’s labour markets during the Joko “Jokowi” Widodo presidency. It is set in the context of changing employment, wages and productivity since the Asian Financial Crisis and under the previous (Yudhoyono) government. We argue that Jokowi’s approach as a former businessman—aided by his like-minded vice-president, Jusuf Kalla—together with macroeconomic developments, has been positive for employment and wages, although less so for labour productivity. Formal sector jobs have continued to grow rapidly and recover somewhat in manufacturing, while the downward trend in unemployment has been sustained. Reform of the minimum wage setting processes has not endeared the president to vocal union groups, but appears to have moderated minimum wage increases close to the main industrial centres. At the same time, a wider wage gap has emerged between permanent and casual workers, which could have contributed to the rising inequality in the country. In an attempt to boost productivity, the current administration has put considerable effort into improving skills that are in demand. However, progress is likely to be slow mainly because of the low quality of basic schooling.
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01 Jul 2020TL;DR: Pembangunan wilayah perbatasan Indonesia di Papua dalam artikel ini akan dianalisa sebagai upaya untuk menjamin human security and melawan perdagangan illegal.
Abstract: Selama ini pembangunan wilayah perbatasan, khususnya perbatasan Indonesia di Papua, dinilai tertinggal dari daerah lainnya. Sesungguhnya, wilayah perbatasan memiliki peluang untuk menjadi motor penggerak kegiatan ekonomi apabila ditunjang oleh pembangunan infrastruktur yang memadai. Oleh karena itu artikel ini berupaya mengeksplorasi pembangunan wilayah perbatasan darat Indonesia-Papua Nugini. Konsep pembangunan perbatasan, khususnya pembangunan infrastruktur, diadopsi sebagai kerangka untuk mendiskusikan dinamika wilayah perbatasan Indonesia di Papua. Pembangunan wilayah perbatasan Indonesia di Papua dalam artikel ini akan dianalisa sebagai upaya untuk menjamin human security dan melawan perdagangan illegal. Maraknya perdagangan illegal di perbatasan Indonesia-Papua Nugini dapat mengancam human security masyarakat Indonesia di Perbatasan Papua. Oleh karena itu, pemerintah mengambil sejumlah kebijakan pembangunan untuk meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat di perbatasan Papua melalui pembangunan infrastruktur perbatasan. Sungguhpun sejumlah kebijakan pemerintah tidak secara eksplisit menekankan human security , tetapi kebijakan yang telah diambil pemerintah menunjukkan upaya untuk menjamin human security masyarakat Indonesia di perbatasan Indonesia-Papua Nugini.
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TL;DR: The movement of Indonesian Diaspora has shown significant institutionalized progress since the establishment of IDN in 2012 as mentioned in this paper, and the central issue is that Indonesians in the diaspora are concerned about their security.
Abstract: The movement of ‘Indonesian Diaspora’ abroad has shown significant institutionalized progress since the establishment of Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) in 2012. The central issue is that Indones...
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...In this sense, understanding modern diaspora in the context of international migration has always been associated with birth and descent (Muhidin and Utomo 2016, 95)....
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors compared the Indonesian experience with that of two other countries that have adopted quasi-citizenship schemes, namely, India and South Korea, and proposed a regulatory model for Indonesia's diaspora.
Abstract: The existence and movement of diasporas across the world significantly challenge the existing legal norms on citizenship and migration. The responses from law-makers from the origin countries vary. Most European, Latin America and African countries adopt dual citizenship laws. However, most countries in Asia-Pacific region, including Indonesia, do not favour dual citizenship. This is mostly because of the ideological perception of citizenship. In this sense, many countries grant special status or schemes to their diaspora (neither citizens nor residents of the country) in the form of an external quasi-citizenship based on ethnic descent, called “ethnizenship” by Baubock.This article, drawing on on-going research, compares the Indonesian experience with that of two other countries that have adopted quasi-citizenship schemes. India and South Korea have been chosen for comparison since both countries have particular statutes that recognise and regulate diaspora status. India created the Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card scheme in 1998 and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card scheme in 2003. These two schemes merged in 2015 into the Overseas Citizens of India Card Holder (OCC) scheme through the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2015. While India adopts a regulatory model of diaspora through a citizenship law regime, the South Korean experience showsa different attitude towards their diaspora. The Korean Government has refused the Korean diaspora’s proposal for dual citizenship and created a semi-citizenship called “Overseas Korean” status through immigration law. This article discusses the Indian and South Korean experiences dealing with their diaspora in order to propose a regulatory model for Indonesia’s diaspora.
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...Rather than amending the existing Act onIndonesian Citizenship, more recently, the Indonesian Government has issued Peraturan Presiden (Presidential Regulation, hereafter PR) No. 76 of 2017 concerning “Fasilitas Masyarakat Indonesia di LuarNegeri” (Facility for Overseas Indonesians Community) as an attempt to accommodate the needs of the Indonesian diaspora....
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...Based on those definitions, one may consider the Indonesian diaspora to consist of Indonesians by birth and ancestry who live outside Indonesia, or in many cases it refers to “overseas Indonesians” (Muhidin and Utomo, 2015, p.4)....
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...Butler generally defines a diaspora as “dispersion of a people from its original homeland” (Muhidin and Utomo, 2015, p.4)....
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...However, it should be noted that data on the number of the Indonesian diaspora varies, depending on the definition and data source (Muhidin and Utomo, 2015, p.5)....
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...As a result, mobility Copyright @ 2018 BORDER CROSSING© Transnational Press London patterns among Indonesians have also changed....
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors explored the Indonesian diaspora's perceptions regarding cultural differences between Thai and Indonesian and cultural adaptation that they experience while interacting with Thai, and used Kim's stress-adaptation growth model to explain phenomenon in the intercultural interaction between Indonesians and Thai.
Abstract: As a long time friend of Indonesia, Thailand is among the countries of choice for Indonesians to live overseas. This study aims to explore the Indonesian Diaspora's perceptions regarding cultural differences between Thai and Indonesian and cultural adaptation that they experience while interacting with Thai. The study utilizes Kim’s Stress-Adaptation Growth model to explain phenomenon in the intercultural interaction between Indonesians and Thai. This is a qualitative study with nine participants consisting of two Thai citizens of Indonesian descent, and seven Indonesian residing in Thailand: four workers, and three university students. The selection of participants used a purposive sampling technique. Data were obtained through interviews and document reviews and analyzed with thematic analysis. The results of the study showed participants’ perspectives and adaptations in relation to Thai rules, norms, and customs; religious aspects; sexual attitudes and behaviors; interaction in academic space; and language issues. Even though participants experienced various cultural differences, they did not report any significant stress in adaptation process. As this study is mostly about Indonesian living in urban Thailand, it is important that future research in this topic can cover other regions of Thailand, particularly the rural one, to get more comprehensive features of intercultural interaction between Indonesian and Thailand. Keywords : Cultural adaptations, Indonesian diaspora, stress-adaptation growth model, ASEAN, Thailand and Indonesia relationship.
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...In micro-level, intercultural interaction between Indonesians and Thai’s has not yet been researched as much as the Indonesians’ relation with Malays, Saudis, or with those from English speaking countries (Muhidin, 2013; Muhidin & Utomo, 2015)....
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