Insights

Jakarta, 30 June 2025 — Prasasti Center for Policy Studies (Prasasti), an independent think tank initiated by several distinguished Indonesian intellectuals, was officially launched today (30/6). Among the nation’s leading thinkers behind the establishment of Prasasti are Burhanuddin Abdullah, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Jimly Asshiddiqie, Gandi Sulistiyanto, Ilya Avianti, and other prominent figures

Microsoft’s decision to establish its first cloud region in Indonesia marks a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey. The new data centre is part of a USD 1.7 billion investment—Microsoft’s largest commitment to Indonesia to date—and is expected to accelerate access to digital services, improve data security, and unlock new opportunities for both the private and public sec

The Indonesian government has rolled out an IDR 24.4 trillion fiscal stimulus package effective from 5 June to 31 July 2025, aimed at stabilizing household consumption during the mid-year school holiday season. The policy response came on the heels of a sub-5% GDP growth in Q1 2025, driven by weaker-than-expected household spending and delayed budget realization.  The stimulus comprises five targ

The Makan Bergizi Gratis (MBG) initiative stands out as one of the flagship programs under President Prabowo’s administration. As a national free meal program targeted at school children, MBG reflects the government’s strong political will to tackle long-standing issues of child nutrition, stunting, and social inequality. By prioritizing MBG early in his presidency, President Prabowo has signalled