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From presidential rematch to sporting glory, here is 2019 in review
National 6 years ago

From presidential rematch to sporting glory, here is 2019 in review

As we move to greet another new year, The Jakarta Post has wrapped up some of the most important events that defined the country throughout 2019.
Senior economist Mari Elka tells new ministers to focus on quick wins
Business 6 years ago

Senior economist Mari Elka tells new ministers to focus on quick wins

Reforming imports and exports was a matter of management as ministries did not need to build infrastructure to reform export-import regulations, the former minister said. 
Insight: How do we know a successful defense minister when we see one?
Opinion 6 years ago

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Insight: How do we know a successful defense minister when we see one?

The defense minister has essentially four overlapping roles: chief defense bureaucrat, chief adviser to the President on national defense, chief civilian representative of the military and chief defense diplomat. For each role, we can further assess whether he spends more of his time, energy, and capital on processes or outcomes.
SOEs’ burden
Editorial 6 years ago

SOEs’ burden

There were simply too many bureaucratic layers within the ministry, especially after the establishment of several holding companies, while each state firm already has its own board of commissioners and directors to navigate ways for how SOEs do business.
It’s high time for Prabowo to boost national defense industry
Opinion 6 years ago

It’s high time for Prabowo to boost national defense industry

Procuring primary and other defense equipment from the domestic defense industry means job creation and taxes from direct activities, not to mention multiplier effects generated from related sources, such as suppliers of parts and components for weaponry, and non-related sources, such as housing and food for workers in the defense sector.
Hopefully not hot air
Editorial 6 years ago

Hopefully not hot air

Boosting investment as the main objective of the overall reform is quite strategic because it is private investment, and not the government that creates jobs, which in turn generates purchasing power and alleviates poverty.
Minister Doer and Fixer
Editorial 6 years ago

Minister Doer and Fixer

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s decision to bestow Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan an even greater role is sending a strong message that the government wants to debottleneck investment hurdles and accelerate infrastructure development at a desperate time.
Rigid bureaucracy hampers new ministers
Opinion 6 years ago

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Rigid bureaucracy hampers new ministers

To get things done, a minister needs to be agile. However, political accountability and bureaucratic rigidity limit ministers’ much-needed managerial flexibility.
Less polarized Indonesia offers some respite for democracy
Opinion 6 years ago

Less polarized Indonesia offers some respite for democracy

At a time when people are lamenting the declining quality of democracy, bridging the divide has given Indonesia breathing space, which it should use to reverse the trend.
Indonesia Inc.: Economic team in the hands of CEO Jokowi
Opinion 6 years ago

Indonesia Inc.: Economic team in the hands of CEO Jokowi

The macroeconomics front looks promising. With Sri Mulyani Indrawati reappointed as finance minister, fiscal and monetary policies coordination with Bank Indonesia helmed by Governor Perry Warjiyo would continue to be strong. But there lies the issue for other economic team members: coordination.
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