Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): December, 2025

Civic Space Shrinkage and Anti-Corruption Advocacy: How Free Is Free Speech in Indonesia?

Agus Nirwana (Monash University)



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Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

The ability of civil society to advocate against corruption depends heavily on the openness of civic space and freedom of expression. This paper examines the state of civic space in Indonesia, analyzing how legal, political, and social pressures affect anti-corruption activism. Through qualitative research including interviews with activists, NGOs, and government officials, coupled with analysis of relevant laws and incidents, the study highlights trends of civic space shrinkage such as restrictive regulations, intimidation, and censorship. The paper discusses the implications for anti-corruption advocacy and democratic accountability, emphasizing the need for legal protections and inclusive governance to safeguard free speech. This research contributes to the international discourse on the nexus between human rights, governance, and corruption control in transitional democracies.

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anticorruption

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Indonesian Anti Corruption Studies (e-ISSN: 3164-5836) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal in the field of anti-corruption studies, published by COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA in online format (electronic journal). First published in 2024, the journal is issued quarterly in March, June, ...