IMPACT-se’s updated report on Indonesia’s textbooks provides an important barometer in assessing the direction of the world’s fourth most populous country. The study analyzes Indonesia’s most recent Merdeka Curriculum and compares it with the previous 2013 Curriculum. The findings reveal a significant shift toward inclusivity and tolerance. The new curriculum highlights minority religions and indigenous belief systems as essential to Indonesia’s national identity. It also presents a more balanced portrayal of Jews and Judaism, eliminating problematic content from earlier editions, and promotes greater interfaith understanding. With a population of 240 million and growing geopolitical relevance, Indonesia’s education system plays a key role in shaping both the country and beyond.
