Summary
This factsheet examines the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment’s (IBCWE) strategic influence in corporate governance for promoting gender equality.
IBCWE includes prominent organisations from key sectors of Indonesia’s economy, such as Unilever and PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional. This fact sheet explores IBCWE’s composition and its strategic positioning within Indonesia’s complex corporate governance network. It highlights Unilever’s influential market position and board interlocks that extend the coalition’s reach across diverse industries, thus enhancing its capability to influence gender equality practices. The analysis also addresses the challenges due to the fragmented nature of Indonesia’s corporate networks and discusses the potential of members like Accenture, which connects with a broad range of industries.
This factsheet is published by the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre at the University of Sydney, commissioned by Investing in Women.
Highlights
- Unilever and PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional are pivotal in leveraging the coalition’s influence due to their strong positions in Indonesia’s corporate governance network.
- The coalition impacts multiple sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, technology, and communications, but lacks presence in the engineering and construction sector.
- Accenture’s diverse client base and the strategic use of industry groups are identified as key avenues for advancing gender-focused initiatives.
