The Discourse Beyond the Market and State: Self-Organization of Civil Society in Sumatra's Flooding Disaster

The film, 'The Trader', retells the story of an economic 'intermediary' of a global capitalist world. It tells the story of a Georgian broker merchant, called the 'sovdagar' (surprisingly similar to Indonesian word 'saudagar' ) who buys out 'products' or 'things' from cheap second-hand stores in Tibilisi, the 'capital' of Georgia, and sell them to the countryside. Most of the products seemed to be made of industrial materials not produced in Georgia, and imported from elsewh

No city stands entirely on its own. Just as Hildesheim’s industries depend on the nearby Harz Mountains for essential resources, Padang—the capital of West Sumatra and the sister city of Hildesheim—shares a deep and enduring connection with the Mentawai Islands across the sea. The sister city  partnership between Hildesheim and Padang was established to promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and long-term cooperation between the two communities. This relationship re

No Indonesian, who do not enjoy the privilege of having been born in rich family, are content with how Indonesia is developing and...