Publications

This book aims to highlight several less commonly covered issues on regional development in Indonesia, not extensively addressed in recent books and public debates as of early 2015. The intention is to draw attention from the current government, the Jokowi Administration. The first part of the book focuses on issues related to regional development and decentralization, while the second part addresses human development.

This book compiles narratives illustrating how Indonesian society, including governments at all levels, regions, cities, and communities, address development challenges such as imbalanced regional development and household income inequalities. From this book, we gain insight into how all elements of Indonesian society are united in a common goal: sustaining rising prosperity and ensuring no one is left behind. The book is divided into three parts: Part I sets the scene by providing information on the current progress of Indonesian society towards achieving its shared development goals. Part II compiles national, regional, and local efforts aimed at strategizing to achieve these goals. Part III showcases initiatives from various regions, cities, and communities across the country.”

The general theme of this 11th IRSA Book is “Regional Development, Natural Resources and Public Goods in Indonesia during the Global Financial Crisis”. The main goal in choosing this general topic is to examine the dynamics of regional development, exploitation of natural resources and attitudes toward public goods in Indonesia during and after the 2008/2009 global financial crisis. The book is divided into 5 parts: Global Financial Crisis, Regional Development, Poverty, Natural Resources and Public Goods

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.