Strengthen platforms that increase access to both formal and informal justice mechanisms for marginalized and vulnerable groups through

The notion of sustainable development covers all domains: economic, social, political and legal. Strengthened rule of law and access to justice is critical to achieving sustainable development. The goal of ASF’s proposed programme is to strengthen rule of law in Indonesia by anchoring efforts in access to justice that promote sustainable development. It seeks to contribute to the ongoing efforts in access to justice by empowering community based legal aid service providers (LASPs) to provide quality, holistic services by building linkages with a range of development service providers. The programme aims to promote the vital role of community based LASPs particularly paralegals in cultivating the agency of people to claim their basic human rights. A robust evidence-based, learning approach to implementation and policy development will seek to provide information on the perspectives, concerns and needs of the justice seekers and end-users. This pragmatic ‘practice-research’ model of the programme will generate key data and knowledge that would advocate for expanded, innovative approaches to increase the number of diverse community based LASPs to contribute to a meaningful change in the lives of the poor and marginalised Indonesian people. Finally, the programme proposes to leverage on the progress Indonesia has made in using technology to advance access to justice through legal aid.