What are the most pressing priorities for the Ministry of Religious Affairs?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Suryadharma Ali, Minister of Religious Affairs: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2012
Articles & Analysis | Breaking news: Growing opportunities for domestic and international media investors from The Report: Indonesia 2012
Since TVRI’s 25-year monopoly in television was ended by the launch of RCTI in 1989 by Media Nusantara Citra (MNC), and Surya Citra Media’s SCTV shortly thereafter, the media sector has taken great strides in Indonesia. A number of large diversified conglomerates have emerged since, though these now face competition from smaller-sized firms....
Articles & Analysis | Forging connections: International student exchange programmes and partnerships are being forged to develop civic responsibility from The Report: Indonesia 2012
In 2011, the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) named five priority programmes: early childhood education; ensuring all children aged 7 to 15 attend school; vocational education; improving university competitiveness in research and innovation; and giving scholarships to lecturers to earn doctoral degrees. The last item – teacher qualification –...
Articles & Analysis | And the winner is…: Regional Champions stand apart with their economic development from The Report: Indonesia 2012
Early October 2011 saw the Indonesian government announce the winners of its second round of “Regional Champion” contests, with seven new provinces gaining the coveted title. The Regional Champions are provinces selected by the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) for their success in promoting investment, business and economic growth...
Articles & Analysis | Politics of faith: Finding a place for religion in society that is democratic, harmonious and responsible from The Report: Indonesia 2012
Long cited as an example of a successful Muslim democracy by political and religious leaders from a wide array of faiths and nationalities, Indonesia’s cultural blueprint continues to provide a stable bedrock for increasingly welcoming political and economic climates. “We are a Muslim majority nation, but democracy also works very well here,” the...
