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Governor Ridwan Kamil of West Java: Political leadership for transforming local government
Local governments are on the front line of delivering social welfare services and development programmes. However low bureaucratic capacity or funding can undermine their responsiveness to public needs, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Effective political leadership is essential to drive positive change.
Indonesia has conducted an ambitious experiment in decentralisation. The introduction of direct elections for local government leaders in 2005 created a new generation of reformist politicians. They faced a complex environment of political pressure and bureaucratic culture. Some have succeeded, while others have failed. How can reformist leaders get elected, and how can they overcome the challenges of leading reforms?
Date:
25 May 2022, 18:30
Venue:
Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter OX2 6GG
Venue Details:
Blavatnik School of Government and Zoom
Speakers:
Governor Ridwan Kamil (Government of West Java, Indonesia),
Dr Julien Labonne (Blavatnik School of Government)
Organising department:
Blavatnik School of Government
Organiser contact email address:
events@bsg.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/governor-ridwan-kamil-west-java-political-leadership-transforming-local-government
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Freya Paulucci Couldrick
