Indonesia's Social Protection Policy: Assessment of Mandatory Social Insurance Proposal (original) (raw)

The completion of this paper marks the end of my 15 months long study at the ISS. It has been a remarkable months, full of pleasant experiences and delightful encounters with people who in one way or another has assisted me, both academically and socially, and to many of whom I have not had a chance to say thank you. Therefore, I would like to use this oppOliunity to express my gratitude not only to those who contribute directly to the completion of this research paper but also to those, in Netherlands and in Indonesia, whose suppOli and assistance have been critical during the period of my study. Although their names are too numerous to recount individually within this limited space, their individual contributions are humbly acknowledged. My study would not have been possible 'without the scholarship granted by the Government of Netherlands through STUNED scheme. The staffs at Netherlands Education Centre (NEC) in Jakarta, Ibll Monique, Siska, and Desi, have always been helpful in providing the necessary arrangements. In completing this paper, I am grateful for the outstanding supervision provided by Dr. Vasant Moharir. Not only he has guided me through the tangles of concepts and literatures but also contributes many useful ideas and insights. His enthusiasm, readiness to help, and patience are greatly appreciated. I also benefited from the critical comments and knowledgeable advice from my second reader, Prof. James Bjorkman. Dr. Pascal Mihyo, my initial supervisor helped me defined my research focus and provide some useful literature. My gratitude also goes to Maggie Vlot who always being very generous in her assistance. Many of my fellow students of ISS, particularly my PP A classmates, deserve a word of thanks. Their friendship made my ISS experience memorable and their knowledge helped stimulate my intellectual interests. My fellow Indonesian students at the ISS, 16 of them in my batch, provide me with the comfort that goes with the "at home" feeling. It is because of their presence and friendship that I rarely feel homesick. Outside of the ISS circle, Andi Kristianto deserve my gratitude for his good companionship in exploring the lighter side of life in Holland and Europe which include travelling on a "shoestring", and football matches. Back home in Indonesia, j\1bak Niken, Mbak Anti, and Adam have assisted me in collecting and sending many of the materials needed for this paper. Through her e-mails, Since has ahvays been SUPPOliive, reassuring, and enteliaining. Last but not least, my big family in Sukaraja, Ul71i. Ade, Nung, Vivi, Dede. and Cucu, provide the comforting presence. Their cheerfuL sometimes funny, e-mail and phone messages has remind me that I can ahvays count on their support even when things get difficult. I dedicate this paper to the memory of my father, the late Ahmad Syatibi who always motivates me to continue my academic endeavour. It is very unfortunate that he passed away before he can see that I have begun to realize his wish. Finally, nothing would have been possible in this world without the blessing of Allah, the most gracious and most merciful, praise be to him. Alhamdullilah.