Excerpts from the contents:

• Prof. Dr. Bintan Saragih (Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Indonesia): Preface

• Agung Djojosoekarto: The Direction of a New Democracy, Representative Reform and the Impact on the Parliament Capacity

• Diana Fawzia/Agung Djojosoekarto: Direct Election and the Accountability of People’s Representative

• Diana Fawzia: Becoming People’s Representative in the Context of Local Autonomy

• Rahmi Yunita: Acting as a Bridge and Managing Various Kinds of Public Political Interests

• Rahmi Yunita: Understanding Function and Task of a People’s Representative

• Rahmi Yunita: Building Representative Institutions in the Regions

• Diana Fawzia: Building Strategic Alliances and Understanding People’s Needs