How the dynamics of patronage, power relations, and policy practices in the Eastern Indonesia region provide important lessons in understanding local governance. The reality of eastern Indonesia, with its unique socio-political diversity, presents both challenges and opportunities for strengthening evidence-based policy governance.
This activity not only provides up-to-date academic insights but also opens up a space for critical dialogue between students, lecturers, and visiting researchers. This interactive discussion is crucial, covering topics ranging from economic informality and local bureaucracy to the future of policy studies in the context of Indonesia’s 3T (frontier and outermost) regions.