Organization Profile

Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Indonesia is a civil society coalition that promotes the improvement of democratic and inclusive governance in the energy and natural resources sector to enhance social-ecological justice. Established in 2007 and officially registered as a legal entity in Indonesia in 2012 under the name Yayasan Transparansi Sumber Daya Ekstraktif, with registration number AHU-AH.01.06-0032012 (Updated), PWYP Indonesia comprises 31 civil society organizations at the national and regional levels. These organizations play a role in accommodating public interests from a civil society perspective and enhancing their capacity to contribute sustainably to the management of energy and natural resources at the national, local, and global levels to achieve social-ecological justice.

Globally, PWYP Indonesia is part of the Publish What You Pay campaign, which began in 2002. The campaign initially aimed to encourage extractive companies to disclose information regarding their payments to governments. PWYP has contributed to the establishment of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI) in various resource-rich countries. Over time, after more than a decade, the scope of this coalition’s advocacy has continued to expand. With over 20 years of experience promoting transparency and accountability in the extractive sector, PWYP now leverages its expertise in natural resource governance to support an inclusive and just energy transition. PWYP believes that transparency alone cannot address power imbalances or overcome structural barriers. Thus, a new strategy is needed, marking a decisive shift from technocratic governance improvements to empowering communities in their mission for shared prosperity on a safe planet.

Globally, PWYP envisions one in which societies are governing their natural resources in just and equitable ways in harmony with the planet. PWYP’s mission is to empower communities in their pursuit of equitable governance of natural resources and justice for all in the energy transition, within the natural limits of the planet.

In the Indonesian context, over the past decade, PWYP Indonesia has published more than 30 reports and books, as well as over 50 policy briefs, providing numerous policy recommendations. In other media, PWYP Indonesia has also launched various campaign content packaged in films, podcasts, infographics, and short video content. PWYP Indonesia has achieved several significant milestones in promoting transparency and accountability in the governance of Indonesia’s extractive industries. One key achievement is its active role in implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) from 2014 to the present. Beyond promoting transparency and accountability in extractive governance, PWYP Indonesia has also earned recognition, winning an award in 2020 for the best short documentary film category for its production titled “Ibu Bumi” (Mother Earth). In 2021, in collaboration with the West Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government, it secured second place in the World Innovation Spotlight Award from the Open Government Partnership (OGP) through the NTB Care Program.

At the 2024 PWYP Indonesia General Members’ Meeting, the coalition reflected on its past journey, including current aspects related to the dynamics of strategic work areas concerning natural resource and energy governance. This included self-reflection on relational patterns within the coalition, resulting in the formulation of PWYP Indonesia’s Vision and Mission for 2028.

Vision and Mission

Vision

PWYP Indonesia envisions a strong civil society movement driving democratic and inclusive governance of the energy and natural resources sector to enhance social and ecological justice.

Mission

1. Strengthening civil society’s involvement as a driving force for improving energy and natural resource governance.
2. Enhancing the capacity of civil society at local and national levels, including grassroots communities and other vulnerable groups.
3. Strengthening networks and collaboration among stakeholders to improve governance in the energy and natural resource sector.
4. Advocating for policy support that aligns with the agenda of improving governance in the energy and natural resource sector.

Over more than a decade, PWYP Indonesia has published 26 reports and books, as well as 50 policy briefs to support campaigns and advocacy efforts. Additionally, the organization has produced various campaign content in the form of podcasts, infographics, and short video content.

Achievements

PWYP Indonesia has achieved significant milestones in promoting transparency and accountability in the governance of the extractive industry in Indonesia.

One of its major accomplishments was its active role in implementing the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), which led to Indonesia being recognized as an EITI Compliant Country in 2014.

Beyond transparency and accountability in extractive governance, PWYP Indonesia has also made an impact in the arts sector, winning the Citra Award in 2020 for Best Short Documentary Film with its production titled Ibu Bumi.