Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK)

What Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK) does

PSHK (Pusat Studi Hukum dan Kebijakan Indonesia) is an independent Indonesian non-profit legal research and policy advocacy organization founded in 1998 and headquartered in Jakarta Selatan. Its stated purpose is "socially responsible lawmaking," delivered through evidence-based legislative analysis, parliamentary monitoring, and judicial reform advocacy. The organization serves Indonesia's Parliament (DPR), government ministries (Kemenkumham, Badilum, BPHN), civil society organizations, and academic researchers, with documented analytical coverage spanning over 42,000 central and regional regulations.

PSHK's product surface centers on LAWmetric, a legislative tracking and analysis tool that monitors Prolegnas (National Legislation Program) implementation and regulatory reform, alongside the LAWmotion podcast series, recurring research publications, press releases (Siaran Pers), and legislative information resources (Info Legislasi) including academic drafts and proposed bills. Distribution is principally through the pshk.or.id website, Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram channels, supplemented by public discussions, conferences, and direct policy briefings to parliamentary and executive stakeholders. The organization is closely affiliated with STH Indonesia Jentera law school, sharing staff and hosting the APHTN-HAN secretariat.

As a non-profit, PSHK operates on a professional services funding model underpinned by research grants, institutional partnerships, and project-based support from government bodies and likely international donors; all publications and research outputs are distributed without charge. The organization maintains strategic partnerships with advocacy groups (KontraS, LeIP, KPP) and academic institutions (UGM-PUKAT), as well as implementation partnerships with Indonesian ministries. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no funding rounds are recorded, consistent with its non-profit status.

Name

Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK)

Legal name

Pusat Studi Hukum dan Kebijakan Indonesia

Website

https://pshk.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PSHK is an Indonesian non-profit legal research and policy advocacy organization founded in 1998, providing legislative analysis, parliamentary monitoring, and judicial reform research to Parliament, government ministries, civil society, and academia in Indonesia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Policy Research and Advocacy

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Democratic Governance & Public Administration Reform (BPADAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Sector Governance & Police Reform (BPADAGAI)

Keywords

• Legal policy research
• Legislative reform advocacy
• Regulatory analysis
• Constitutional law studies
• Civic space monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta Selatan

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Research and Advocacy Services: PSHK operates as a non-profit research institution focused on legal reform, legislation analysis, and policy advocacy. Revenue appears to come from research grants, institutional partnerships, and possibly government or international organization funding for specific research projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PSHK is an Indonesian non-profit legal research and policy advocacy organization that produces independent research, legislation analysis, and policy recommendations focused on law reform in Indonesia. Its core offerings include analysis of laws and draft bills, monitoring of parliamentary processes (e.g., the National Legislation Program/Prolegnas), judicial reform research, and engagement with government and civil society through publications, policy briefings, conferences, and the LAWmotion podcast.

Product overview

Indonesian Center for Law and Policy Studies (PSHK) is a legal research and advocacy organization founded in 1998, focused on socially responsible lawmaking. The organization operates as a unified research and policy institute rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its portfolio includes LAWmetric (legislative research and analysis product), LAWmotion Podcast (digital content series), research publications (Riset), press releases (Siaran Pers), and legislative information resources (Info Legislasi). The organization also conducts activities including conferences, discussions, and policy advocacy work, particularly focused on legislation reform, regulatory reform, and civic space issues in Indonesia through its C20 – Civic Space initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAWmetric
• LAWmotion Podcast
• Publications (Riset)
• Siaran Pers (Press Releases)

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced extensive research on Indonesia's regulatory framework including analysis of over 42,000 central and regional regulations

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KontraS (Komisi Untuk Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026PSHK and KontraS jointly prepared critical notes on the revision of Law No. 39/1999 on Human Rights. The collaboration focused on evaluating the government's draft revision, providing critique and input on six key topics including international treaties, NHRI functions, expanded Ministry authority, overlap with criminal justice, human rights defenders, and government responsibility norms.
• Lembaga Kajian & Advokasi untuk Independensi Peradilan (LeIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSHK collaborated with LeIP on monitoring the implementation of simplified lawsuits in district courts in Surabaya and other locations, conducting field research on the practical application of these judicial reforms.
• Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) - Pusat Kajian Anti Korupsi (PUKAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSHK researchers participated in the Anti Corruption Summit (ACS) II organized by PUKAT UGM, contributing to discussions on strengthening the role of universities in anti-corruption efforts.
• STH Indonesia JenteracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSHK is closely affiliated with STH Indonesia Jentera, a law school. Bivitri Susanti serves as both Vice Chair of STH Indonesia Jentera and researcher at PSHK. The institutions share staff and collaborate on research and educational activities. STH Indonesia Jentera hosts PSHK's secretariat for the Association of Constitutional and Administrative Law Teachers (APHTN-HAN).
• Koalisi Pemantau Peradilan (KPP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSHK participates in the Judicial Observer Coalition (KPP), a civil society alliance monitoring the judiciary and advocating against corruption in the judicial sector.
• Kementerian Hukum dan HAM (Kemenkumham)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPSHK provides expertise and research support to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights on legislative reform matters, including participation in hearings and consultations on draft regulations and public consultation processes.
• Direktorat Jenderal Badan Peradilan Umum (Badilum)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPSHK participated in socialization activities for simplified lawsuit procedures organized by Badilum, providing research support and monitoring of implementation.
• Badan Pembinaan Hukum Nasional (BPHN)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPSHK engages with BPHN on legislative matters including submission of coalition findings on the implementation of the Ormas Law and participation in regulatory formulation processes.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Article 19: International civil liberties organization focused on freedom of expression and digital rights. Comparable as a legal advocacy and research entity working on issues PSHK addresses (digital rights, civic space), with an Indonesia office and similar donor/coalition networks.
• International Commission of Jurists (ICJ): International organization of judges and lawyers promoting human rights and rule of law. Comparable as a peer in legal advocacy and research on judicial independence and human rights, but operating globally rather than domestically in Indonesia.

Direct peers

• Indonesian Center for Environmental Law (ICEL): Independent Indonesian legal research NGO focusing on environmental law and policy advocacy. Closely comparable as a substantive legal research and advocacy organization operating alongside PSHK in Indonesia's NGO ecosystem.
• Komisi Untuk Orang Hilang dan Korban Tindak Kekerasan (KontraS): Indonesian human rights commission for victims of violence and forced disappearances. Closely comparable advocacy organization collaborating with PSHK on human rights law reform and civic space, with similar publications, press statements, and donor base.
• Yayasan Lembaga Bantuan Hukum Indonesia (YLBHI): Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation umbrella organization providing legal aid and advocacy on civil liberties and human rights. Comparable as a national civil society legal organization engaged in policy advocacy and litigation, often aligned with PSHK on civic space issues.
• Lembaga Kajian & Advokasi untuk Independensi Peradilan (LeIP): Jakarta-based legal research and advocacy organization focused on judicial independence and court reform in Indonesia. Direct peer to PSHK on judicial reform and parliamentary oversight work, with documented collaboration on monitoring simplified lawsuit implementation.
• Pusat Studi Anti Korupsi (PUKAT) Universitas Gadjah Mada: University-based anti-corruption legal research center at UGM in Yogyakarta. Comparable as a policy and legal research unit producing studies, organizing summits, and advising reform agendas, with documented collaboration with PSHK researchers on anti-corruption.

Broad incumbents

• CSIS Indonesia: Centre for Strategic and International Studies, a large established Indonesian think tank. Comparable as a policy research organization publishing analysis on governance and law reform, but broader in scope (security, economy, international relations) than PSHK's legal specialization.
• SMERU Research Institute: Established Indonesian social research institute conducting empirical research on social and policy issues. Comparable in being a long-running NGO research organization producing reports for government and donors, but with a wider social-development scope than PSHK's legal focus.

Emerging players

• STH Indonesia Jentera: Indonesian law school and legal policy institution closely affiliated with PSHK through shared staff and joint programming. Comparable as a legal education and research entity whose outputs and faculty intersect directly with PSHK's research agenda.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PSHKIndonesia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0ziKsJwDq-nZHHNN8jqsvA
• Facebookfacebook.com/pshkindonesia
• Instagraminstagram.com/pshkindonesia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pshkindonesia

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Profiles7 records

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