Context and drivers of open government in Indonesia

This chapter provides an overview of the context and drivers of publicsector reforms in Indonesia, including information on the cultural, historical, political and economic contexts, as well as current perceptions of public governance. It also introduces the concept of open government, which the OECD defines as the transparency of government actions, the accessibility of government services and information, and the responsiveness of government to new ideas, demands and needs. It goes on to discuss the key actors and the initiatives in which open government policies are being developed and implemented.