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A study on promoting Inclusive and Responsible Business (IRB) by strengthening Civil Society Engagement was initiated by INFID and Oxfam Indonesia with the aim of: (i) analyzing the development of IRB-related issues and advocacy in ASEAN and Indonesia; (ii) delving into the development of the IRB movement or advocacy in ASEAN and Indonesia, and the urgency to further engage civil society organizations (CSOs) to promote an enabling environment for inclusive and responsible business; and (iii) providing recommendations and input for improving IRB policies in Indonesia and ASEAN. It is a qualitative research that primarily unpacks Presidential Regulation No. 60/2023 on the National Strategy for Business and Human Rights.

IRB is about embedding human rights into company policies and practices, while encouraging inclusive business practices. This issue stems from the impact of globalization driven by transnational corporations. Lax international and national laws as well as corporate practices that prioritize short-term profits rather than long-term gains, including human development, are issues that the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs BHR) seek to address, which consist of 3 core pillars: 1 ) state protection of human rights; 2) business respect for human rights; and 3) remedy for victims of human rights abuses.