On June 17, The Asia Foundation will honor His Excellency U Thura Shwe Mann, speaker of the lower house of Myanmar’s parliament, at Foundation headquarters for a special breakfast hosted by President 
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A Check on Indonesia’s Graft-Ridden Procurement Games
June 27, 2012
Tracing the complicated web of procurement scandals in the Indonesian media over the past few months, it has been hard to remain upbeat about the country’s fight against corruption. But among the gloomy headlines, The Asia Foundation was glad to find a glimmer of hope in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Topics: Corruption
Countries: Indonesia
Private Firms Say Infrastructure Main Impediment to Indonesia’s Growth
December 14, 2011
Indonesia’s economy could grow even faster than its current rate of around 6 percent, according to a statement made by Vice President Boediono last week, if the government and private sector worked together to overcome a major technical hurdle – infrastructure. And, it’s not just Boediono who feels this way…
Topics: Economic Development | Governance | International Development | Washington DC
Countries: Indonesia
High Transportation Costs Hurt Indonesia’s Eastern Economies
May 18, 2011
Indonesia is rapidly developing and home to some of the richest Asians, yet still has huge pockets of extreme poverty. The disparity of Indonesia’s Eastern regions – the islands of Papua, Maluku, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Nusa Tenggara – has been a major concern for decades.
Topics: Economic Development | International Development
Countries: Indonesia