Reflections and Observations on Pilkada

Pilkada dynamics and results may have left a bitter aftertaste, but the outcome in Jakarta offers a new hope. Credit: Shinta Dwi Ayu/Kompas.com

Introduction Indonesia’s Pemilihan Kepala Daerah Serentak 2024 (2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections – Pilkada) was meant to be a demonstration of Indonesia’s decentralization and commitment to classic democratic values. Pilkada was indeed touted as the crown jewel of the post-1998 reformation era, especially with regard to local governance, a pluralistic hierarchy of leadership and the […]