Philanthropy movement's response to government policy in negotiating COVID-19 in Indonesia

Meiji et al. analyze Indonesian philanthropic mobilization during COVID-19, focusing on NGOs' interactions with government policies. They describe adaptive grantmaking, tailored relief initiatives, and advocacy to shape public health support, highlighting the sector's agility and emergent frameworks of public-private collaboration. The chapter demonstrates how philanthropy can play a crucial role in crisis response, complementing government efforts and adapting quickly to urgent societal needs. It provides valuable insights into the dynamics of cross-sectoral partnerships in times of national emergency.