Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia

A foundation publisher focused on the advancement of knowledge, Yayasan Pustaka Obor Indonesia develops books for intellectual communities and the broader reading public. Its publishing program encompasses original works by Indonesian and international authors, together with translations from foreign languages, issued in print and electronic book formats. The list spans politics, literature, history, environmental studies, law, human rights, economics, management, health, communication, journalism, social sciences, culture, anthropology, archaeology, agriculture and regional planning. It also publishes scholarly work, journals, dictionaries, research and writing methodology titles, and books for children and young readers.

Editorial activity is shaped by the selection and collection of manuscripts coordinated by the publisher, with subjects that connect public debate, academic inquiry and social development. Books on communication and journalism address contemporary media, investigative reporting, literary journalism, development communication and public discourse, while other titles examine food security, ecology, democracy and social change. Beyond publishing, the foundation convenes discussions, seminars, symposia, conferences, book launches and book review events on current issues. Its stated mission places publishing within a broader effort to encourage democratic values, freedom of expression, pluralism, legal awareness and informed participation in public life.