Pages tagged by "Indonesia"

Environmental implications of land-related policies in a decentralised Indonesia

More than a decade ago, Indonesia, a diverse archipelago rich in natural resources, began to adopt a strongly decentralised political and fiscal system. Significant powers are now at the district level, including over land use and forest management. Under the Suhartos’ New Order, centralised policies and programs, particularly those that are land-related, had boosted not only economic growth but also environmental degradation, such as deforestation and the conversion of peat-lands.

Grappling with employment problems in Aceh

The presentation focuses job creation in Aceh in the post-recovery period. It identifies two major challenges: high rates of unemployment (especially among females and youth) and low levels of labor productivity, particularly in agriculture and services. High unemployment has been a consequence of a shortfall in the demand for labor from business and government, unrealistic expectations and a disparity between the skills and the mix of jobs on offer.

Clearing the muddy waters

Research project to improve urban water management.

Audit in a new democracy such as Indonesia

Despite the inclusion of Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan (BPK) in Indonesia’s first law and the Constitution, its role is widely misunderstood. This has confined BPK to a lesser role than that of counterparts in many other countries.

The 2014 parliamentary elections in Indonesia: patterns and consequences

At this special Indonesia Study Group panel, experts from the School of International, Political and Strategic Studies, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, will discuss the results of the 2014 parliamentary elections in Indonesia, and what they mean for the upcoming presidential polls.

Land-use change and natural hazards in Java's highlands: the Dieng volcanic landscape, Central Java, Indonesia

Understanding why people choose or are forced to occupy hazardous locations is key to developing successful disaster risk reduction (DRR) initiatives. Despite a sustained global effort to reduce risk, worldwide disaster losses are increasing as populations and economic assets continue to grow in hazardous locations (O’Keefe et al., 1976; World Bank, 2013). Economic development and population growth in Java’s highland volcanic environments is rapidly changing the landscape and placing a greater number of people and assets at risk.