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October 25, 2012

Consortium for International Earth Science Information Network

CIESIN was established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to provide information that would help scientists, decision-makers, and the public better understand their changing world. CIESIN specializes in global and regional network development, science data management, decision support, and training, education and technical consultation services. CIESIN is the World Data Center A (WDC-A) for Human Interactions in the Environment.

Website: www.ciesin.org

October 25, 2012

Central Intelligence Agency Publications and Handbooks

The Central Intelligence Agency’s primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US Government policymakers in making decisions relating to the national security.

Website: www.cia.gov/library/publications/index.html

June 1, 2012

Regional Development and Finances: Challenges for Expanding and Financing Public Services

Release Date:	June 2012
Editor(s):	Hefrizal Handra, Budy P. Resosudarmo, Arief A. Yusuf, Elfindri and Efa Yonnedi
ISBN:	978-602-8821-36-0
Publisher:	Andalas University Press
Series:	IRSA Book Series on Regional Development No. 10
Price:	Sold Out

This book explores opportunities for Indonesia to accelerate national development through regional development and economic integration in Asia. It is organized into four parts: Part I discusses regional development in the era of decentralization. Part II reviews disparities and poverty issues in regional development. Part III examines challenges related to the improvement and expansion of public services from a financial perspective. Part IV explores environmental, human resources, and governance issues in regional development.

June 8, 2011

Indonesia’s Regional Economy in the Globalization Era

Release Date:	June 2011
Editor(s):	Bambang Eko Afiatno, Budy P. Resosudarmo, D.S. Priyarsono and Arief A. Yusuf
ISBN:	978-602-8967-23-5
Publisher:	Airlangga University Press
Series:	IRSA Book Series on Regional Development No. 9
Price:	Sold Out

The book consists of 14 chapters on recent development of various issues in Indonesia. The book is divided into 4 Parts. Part I concerns on issues related to regional economic disparities. Part II is on agriculture and environment. Part III discusses financial sector development in the country. Finally, Part IV presents status of living conditions of the people in Indonesia.”