Briefs
Indonesian Environmental Issues
Alfred Nakatsuma U.S. AID Mission, American Embassy, Jakarta Mr. Alfred Nakatsuma described the importance of the environment in terms of the “services” it provides to the country and the importance…
Read MoreHistory of Pertamina: The Monopoly (1957-1999), The Transistion (2000-2005), The Open Era (2006-present)
Ari Sumarno Chief Executive Officer/President Director, PT Pertamina Ari Sumarno reviewed the history of Pertamina, dividing its past into three periods: The Monopoly (1957-1999); the Transition (2000-2005) and the Open…
Read MoreThe Impact on Indonesia of the Current Financial Crisis in the US
??Mr. Daniel Citrin Deputy Director, Asia and Pacific, International Monetary Fund Daniel Citrin initially examined the global financial picture, noting the deteriorating financial conditions over the past 12 months. He…
Read MoreUS Slowdown and the Implications for Indonesia
?Dr. William Wallace Lead Economist, World Bank Indonesia Introductory remarks by Mr. Gene Galbraith, President Commissioner PT Bank Central Asia (BCA): Mr. Galbraith noted that the financial media reported that…
Read MoreEnvironmental Policies and Programs
Mr Agus Purnomo Special Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Republic of Indonesia Mr. Agus Purnomo described the Ministry’s role as performing a support function to environmental activities, which…
Read MoreRice Policy in Indonesia
Dr. Neil McCulloch Director of Economic Programs, The Asia Foundation – Jakarta Although initially described as a presentation on local economic governance in Indonesia, Dr. McCulloch subsequently proposed that the…
Read MoreRemembering Suharto: Five Ambassadors Reflect
Five former U.S. ambassadors who served in Jakarta during the late President Suharto’s long tenure offered personal reflections on their relationships with him, largely confirming the general view that he…
Read MoreOpen Forum with Dr. Ismeth Abdullah, Governor of Riau Islands Province
Governor Abdullah recounted the vital statistics describing his province: Established in 2004 Consists of 2, 400 islands; 60% inhabited Surface area measures 250, 000 sq/km; 5% land Rich in iron…
Read MoreNU and Contemporary Indonesian Islam
Dr. Hasyim Muzadi President, Nahdlatul Ulama Indonesian Islam is, in essence, moderate, and NU is actively taking steps to confront the virulent strains of Islam now being seen in the…
Read MoreIndonesian Military Reforms Fail to Get U.S. Attention
Colonel John Haseman Former Defense Attache, U.S. Embassy in Jakarta American policy towards the Indonesian military, influenced by current “anti-Indonesian rhetoric” of small groups, reflects an outdated view of Indonesia…
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