POINTS OF VIEW

Beyond projects: Rethinking the true meaning of social impact
by Giorgio Budi Indrarto* In the prevailing discourse on development, “impact” is often defined as a final outcome—a tangible result produced after a series of

Danantara, a source of funds or a disaster for Indonesia?
by: Firdaus Cahyadi* President Prabowo Subianto launched the Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) Investment Management Agency (BPI) exactly one month ago. “There are approximately 20 strategic

The environmental dimension in artificial intelligence
by: Amanda Katili Niode, Ph.D.* Despite its many benefits, AI also has environmental impacts that cannot be ignored, especially regarding energy consumption. Artificial intelligence (AI)

Food estate, Prabowo’s misguided path
by: Farid Gaban* The Prabowo administration is determined to develop large-scale food estates, an agricultural model that has failed since the days of Soeharto, Susilo

Ecocide and corruption: A new dimension of human rights violations
by: Eko Prasetyo* Large-scale environmental destruction, known as ecocide, is not just an ecological problem but also a serious violation of human rights. Ecocide is

Prabowo Subianto’s fake energy transition solution at G20 Summit
by: Firdaus Cahyadi* At the recent G20 Summit in Brazil, President Prabowo Subianto revealed that Indonesia will accelerate the phase-out of all coal-fired power plants.