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MD3 bill likely to increase political risk in Indonesia
Indonesia’s parliament recently passed a controversial legislative amendment that bans public criticism of the government. The law, known as MD3, highlights a growing problem with the lack of accountability for Indonesian politicians.
Infrastructure setbacks in Indonesia reflect broader risks
President Jokowi’s desire to secure his infrastructure vision before next year’s election holds risks for Indonesia as well as his own candidateship.
Indonesian president Jokowi: A reform-minded leader
Jokowi won the presidential election of Indonesia in 2014, making him the first president outside of the political and military elite.
Indonesia ramps up battle against bureaucracy
Indonesia’s 12th economic policy package is the latest effort to improve ease doing business. Strong political will must complement consistent implementation.
Indonesia policy package met with skepticism
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has rolled out the first of three policy packages aimed at deregulating the economy. The policies have been met with skepticism, however, as Widodo’s administration has
Great allies, or greater enemies? The future of Australian-Indonesian relations
The growing uncertainty in the relationship between the two regional neighbors has the potential to cause economic as well as political instability in a very fractious neighborhood. The Australian-Indonesian economic,
Luck is behind Jokowi’s subsidy gamble in Indonesia
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo recently cut fuel subsidies. Thanks to falling global oil prices, Indonesians have actually seen a drop in prices at the pump, and thus have not
What lies ahead for Indonesia’s infrastructure in 2015?
Plans are in place to bolster Indonesian infrastructure in the year ahead, but actions will be needed to make those plans a reality. Guest post by Marius Toime Andrinof Chaniago,
President-elect Jokowi lifts Indonesia’s economic outlook
Indonesia’s new President Joko Widodo brings a fresh face to a nation still finding its way as a global economic player. His commitment to subsidy reform and infrastructure investments could help