Mahyudin Damis

Mahyudin Damis is a lecturer in Anthropology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, known for his insights into the concept of gotong royong, a traditional Indonesian practice of mutual aid. His recent work highlights the transformation of gotong royong from a communal activity into a medium of social critique, illustrating how communities use collective action to address public service failures. Through his research, he emphasizes the importance of social solidarity and responsibility in contemporary Indonesia, advocating for the need for government accountability in response to citizens' needs.