WhoRunsIt was established in 2026 as an independent community driven platform dedicated to observing, documenting, collecting, and analyzing publicly available information about organizations, individuals, and other actors whose activities may have an impact on Indonesia’s social, political, and national stability.
We believe that the public has the right to understand who they are, what they do, what they stand for, and how their activities may influence society.
WhoRunsIt monitors publicly accessible information including statements, activities, organizational affiliations, public records, and reports published through digital and other credible sources. We examine this information objectively and seek to present relevant facts, evidence, and context so that the public, researchers, journalists, and analysts can make informed and independent assessments.
Our work is guided by three fundamental principles:
Transparency.
We believe that information concerning organizations and individuals with significant public influence should be accessible, understandable, and open to public scrutiny.
Accountability.
We seek to encourage responsible conduct by promoting evidence-based public discussion and greater awareness of the activities, affiliations, interests, and influence of relevant actors.
Respect for Human Rights.
We recognize the fundamental rights to freedom of expression, association, participation, and access to information, while also acknowledging the importance of public order, social responsibility, and compliance with applicable laws.
WhoRunsIt does not intend to act as a judge, prosecutor, or authority. We do not determine guilt or innocence, nor do we seek to label individuals or organizations based solely on allegations or unverified claims. Our role is to collect, organize, verify, contextualize, and present information from publicly accessible sources and information contributed by the public.
Where possible, our findings are supported by identifiable sources and empirical evidence. We distinguish between verified facts, reported claims, analysis, and interpretation so that readers can assess the information for themselves.
We envision WhoRunsIt as a growing public-interest knowledge platform one that helps people better understand the networks, organizations, individuals, interests, and activities shaping public life in Indonesia.
Ultimately, WhoRunsIt is about informed public awareness: knowing who is involved, understanding what they do, and having access to the information needed to make informed judgments.
Because an informed public is a stronger public.