Indonesia's political volunteer organizations : tools of mobilization and of patronage / Made Supriatma.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Supriatma, Made, author.

Contributor:

ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, related corporate body.

Series:

Trends in Southeast Asia ; 2025, issue 3.

Trends in Southeast Asia ; 2025, issue 3

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political candidates--Indonesia.

Political candidates.

Elections--Indonesia.

Elections.

Indonesia--Politics and government--1998-.

Indonesia.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (30 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS, 2025.

Summary:

The concept of political volunteerism in Indonesia differs markedly from that in established democracies. In Indonesia, it is less about civic engagement or strengthening democracy and more about serving as a tool for candidates to mobilize voters and win elections. The relationship between candidates and their volunteers is reciprocal but often imbalanced, fostering opportunities for patronage within electoral politics. Volunteers emerge from an electoral system requiring candidates to meet high thresholds to participate. In Indonesia's multiparty system, where most parties fail to meet these thresholds, coalition-building becomes essential as support for the singular candidate. As a result, candidates often lack strong ties to a party or coalition.

Contents:

Frontmatter

FOREWORD

Indonesia’s Political Volunteer Organizations: Tools of Mobilization and of Patronage

Indonesia’s Political Volunteer Organizations: Tools of Mobilization and of Patronage

Notes:

At foot of title: Yusof Ishak Institute.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on February 17, 2026).

ISBN:

981-5306-41-3

OCLC:

1513324729