IDE Indonesia
Inspire • Develop • Engage • Ancora Imparo
A community of Monash Business School's PhD students fostering academic discourse and knowledge exchange focused on Indonesia.
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IDE Indonesia is a student-led community-building series delivering monthly lunch-time seminars (February–November 2025, Monash Caulfield Campus) for Indonesian graduate researchers. Currently comprising 20 Indonesian PhD students from across Monash Business School departments, we anticipate 15-30 attendees per session.
We also plan to extend invitations to PhD students at Monash Business School who have an interest in Indonesian issues, subject to space availability, in Semester 2.
Our Program
Research Presentation
A research presentation by a PhD candidate.
Pitch Round
A five-minute pitch round where participants trial their research ideas.
Lightning Talk
A lightning talk on a contemporary Indonesian economic or regulatory issue.
Recent Events
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IDE Indonesia 11# Discussing Carbon Tax Policy and PhD Internship Experiences
IDE Indonesia 11 on 30 April 2026 discussed “An Inquiry into Carbon Tax Design and Revenue-Use Strategy for Indonesia’s Low-Carbon Transition.” The presentation was delivered by Annas Sultansyah from the Department of Business Law and Taxation. The session explored the design of carbon tax policies in the Indonesian context, particularly how carbon tax mechanisms could support the country’s transition toward a lower-carbon economy. It also discussed potential strategies for the use of tax revenues, including how these revenues might be allocated to balance environmental objectives with economic and social considerations. In addition, there was also a sharing session on experiences of undertaking an internship during a PhD by Rendra Hassan. For further details regarding the presentations, please contact the admin.
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IDE Indonesia #10: Coretax Workshop and Tax Clinic for Indonesian Students
IDE Indonesia 10, held on 23 April 2026, featured a workshop titled “Indonesia’s Coretax System: A Developing Country Case Study & Tax Clinic for Indonesian Students.” The session focused on introducing Indonesia’s new Coretax system and providing practical guidance on filing Annual Individual Income Tax Returns (SPT Tahunan Orang Pribadi). The invited guest speakers from the Ministry of Finance, Republic of Indonesia, shared practical insights and helped raise awareness of tax compliance among Indonesian students abroad. The Q&A session was highly interactive, with many participants actively asking questions and discussing various case studies related to the Coretax system.
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IDE Indonesia #9: Exploring ESG and Sustainability Challenges in State-Owned Enterprises
A recent presentation in IDE Indonesia highlighted the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in shaping how organisations operate and attract funding. Rather than being treated only as corporate social responsibility, ESG is increasingly seen as a key factor influencing investment decisions, with companies under pressure from regulators, investors, and rating agencies to improve transparency and sustainability performance. As a result, many organisations are adopting recognised reporting frameworks and aligning their strategies with broader sustainability goals. The discussion also focused on state-owned enterprises (SOEs), which face unique challenges due to their dual role in serving public interests while remaining competitive in the market. These organisations often need to balance different priorities, including government expectations, financial performance, and sustainability commitments. The presentation emphasised how managing these competing demands is becoming increasingly important, particularly as global interest in sustainable finance continues to grow. The session was followed by a more informal discussion, where participants shared their experiences of pursuing a PhD.
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