Indonesia at the Crossroads: Transformation and Challenges

Author:   Masaaki Okamoto ,  Jafar Suryomenggolo
Publisher:   Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
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9781925608373


Pages:   420
Publication Date:   31 March 2024
Format:   Paperback
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"After a swift and bloody regime change in 1998, Indonesia established democratic institutions. Democratization over the first two decades of the 21st century fundamentally transformed Indonesia as a nation-state; and with a population of approximately 270 million as of 2020, Indonesia is the third largest democracy in the world. This book presents twelve original chapters to discuss the achievements and challenges of Indonesia's transformation since the fall of Suharto's authoritarian regime in 1998. The fundamental transformation from an authoritarian to a democratic system is analyzed by researchers, experts, and NGO officials from various academic disciplines and from Asia at large (Japan, Korea, and Indonesia). Specific topics include: how Reformasi changed the structure of the Indonesian state and affected the daily lives of its citizens; the extent to which the Indonesian economy has developed beyond economic indicators; why and what problems continue to exist despite institutional changes and the relative freedom of Indonesians. Part I, ""Governance and Social Dynamics,"" includes four chapters describing changes in institutions and social conditions since democratization in 1998. Part 2, ""Paths to Equality,"" presents four chapters that examine the economic context of development policies to address poverty, inequality, and productivity, which are critical for Indonesia to escape the middle-income country trap. Part III, ""Structural Challenges,"" consists of four chapters that discuss corruption, human rights practices, and security and military reform. Each paper acknowledges the institutional development achieved by the Indonesian government since 1998, then addresses challenges that may impede democracy taking root in Indonesian society. The Indonesian experience of democratization is especially noteworthy in a context in which Islamic societies historically have struggled with democracy and as many neighboring Southeast Asian countries are becoming less democratic."

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Author:   Masaaki Okamoto ,  Jafar Suryomenggolo
Publisher:   Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
Imprint:   Kyoto University Press and Trans Pacific Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.562kg
ISBN:  

9781925608373


ISBN 10:   1925608379
Pages:   420
Publication Date:   31 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Okamoto Masaaki, the editor of this book, is Professor at Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), Kyoto University. He holds a Ph.D. from Kyoto University, Japan. Jafar Suryomenggolo, the editor of this book, is associate member of Centre Asie du Sud-Est (CASE), Paris, France, and Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Southeast Asian Studies, Jeonbuk National University, South Korea.

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