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The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) is an independent, non-profit think tank whose mission is to promotes social and economic reforms that enable Indonesians to lead prosperous and peaceful lives within an open society. CIPS believes that development and progress of Indonesia must be based on greater freedom for individuals. In order to be free from poverty, Indonesians must be given: The economic opportunities and access markets in order prosper and build sustainable livelihoods; The freedom to access to wider educational choices based on the needs of the family The freedom and security to live peacefully in an open and plural society. CIPS engages in policy research and... read more The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) is an independent, non-profit think tank whose mission is to promotes social and economic reforms that enable Indonesians to lead prosperous and peaceful lives within an open society. CIPS believes that development and progress of Indonesia must be based on greater freedom for individuals. In order to be free from poverty, Indonesians must be given: The economic opportunities and access markets in order prosper and build sustainable livelihoods; The freedom to access to wider educational choices based on the needs of the family The freedom and security to live peacefully in an open and plural society. CIPS engages in policy research and advocacy in the following 5 areas: Food Trade & Security Economic Opportunities Education & Life Skills Civil Society Sustainable Livelihoods