RI democratic consolidation<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic
\nconsolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that
\nreflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society.<\/p>\n
Studies of democratization have mentioned several factors
\ncontributing to such consolidation: the quality of civil society,
\nthe levels of consensus and nonconsensus among elite circles, the
\nbureaucracy's capacity and effectiveness, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n
In phases, Indonesia is introducing changes in political
\ninstitutions to make the political system more representative and
\nresponsive to public aspirations. Besides direct presidential and
\nregional-chief elections, new bodies have been set up, such as
\nthe Constitutional Court and the Regional Representatives Council
\n(DPD).<\/p>\n
The DPD is ideally expected to channel regional aspirations
\nand interests in national policymaking. Along with the House of
\nRepresentatives, the DPD can hopefully strengthen political
\nrepresentation at the national level.<\/p>\n
However, the DPD's role is seen by observers as less effective
\nbecause it lacks the House's authority, so that it only supports
\nHouse decisions. The issue and debate over the fuel price
\nincrease recently is one example of this deficient role.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, to the general public, political institutions and
\ntheir performance are not only judged by the sufficiency of their
\nauthority, but also by the extent these political bodies process
\nand decide on issues in society while achieving concrete
\ndevelopment gains.<\/p>\n
BINNY B. BUCHORI
\nJakarta<\/p>",
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