Seven Indonesian provinces will hold regional elections (Pilkada) in 2017. West Papua has the highest election vulnerability level, with an Election Vulnerability Index (IKP) of 3.381, placing it in the high vulnerability category. Besides West Papua, two other regions, Aceh and Banten, also fall into the high vulnerability category with IKP scores above 3. Meanwhile, four other provinces – West Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Jakarta, and Bangka Belitung – are categorized as medium vulnerability.
The vulnerability of the Pilkada is determined by aspects of administration, contestation, and participation. These three aspects are formulated into 10 variables and 31 indicators with varying weighting. The measurements from each aspect, variable, and indicator of the Pilkada-holding regions are then compiled into the 2017 IKP.
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