The Jakarta Globe features an article about a documentary premiere on the state of Aceh, which served as the centerpiece of a night of discussions about the province and its efforts to rebuild. The Asia Foundation’s Senior Director for Indonesia Programs Sandra Hamid was mentioned for attending the event. Read the full article: “Aceh’s Uneasy Peace in Focus.”
A news brief in The Jakarta Post about Indonesia’s democratic progress features coverage of a book launch for Problems of Democratization in Indonesia: Elections, Institutions and Society, co-written by The Asia Foundation’s Director for Gender and Women’s Participation in Indonesia Hana Satriyo. Read the full article: “Expert praises democratic progress but warns of loopholes.”
In a USAID press release announcing the religious leaders conference in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on “the role of religious and community leaders in advancing development in Asia,” The Asia Foundation is credited for co-hosting the three-day event March 21-24. Read the full article: “U.S. Sponsors Bangladesh Conference for Religious and Community Leaders on Advancing Development in Asia.”
An Australia Network broadcast program about Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono’s visit to Australia this week features interview commentary by The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia Robin Bush. To watch the video, scroll down to: “Second state visit.”
In a Wall Street Journal article about the death of former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia Robin Bush is quoted on his legacy as “one of the greatest thinkers and philosophers of Islam in Indonesia.” Read the full article: “Abdurrahman Wahid, Former Indonesian President, Dies at 69.”
The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia Robin Bush is quoted in a Financial Times article about Indonesia’s strategy for tackling terrorism and Islamic radicalism. Read the full article: “Indonesia’s tactical change pays off.”
In an article in The Jakarta Post featuring the Danish government’s announcement of a $10 million grant to promote good governance in Indonesia, The Asia Foundation is mentioned for signing an agreement to launch a new project to promote human rights and civic values. Read the full article: “Denmark gives $10m grant for good governance in RI.”
Royal Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Borge Petersen (second left) with Transparency International Indonesia Secretary General Teten Masduki (left), The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia Robin Bush (second right) and Kemitraan (Partnership for Governance Reform) Executive Director Wicaksono Sarosa (right) during a ceremony held at his residence.
In an Australia Broadcast Corporation Connect Asia program about the progress of establishing democracy in Indonesia, comments on perceptions of women by The Asia Foundation’s Director for Gender and Women’s Participation in Indonesia Hana Satriyo are featured. Listen to the program: “Democracy robust in Indonesia.”
In a TIME Magazine article about feminism in Indonesia and the increasing leadership role that women play in Islamic schools there, The Asia Foundation’s Senior Program Officer in Indonesia Lies Marcoes is quoted. Read the full article: “Indonesia’s Islamic Schools: More and More, Female Friendly.”
In a Jakarta Post article about the Lampung Fishery and Forestry Counseling Coordination Agency’s launch of a cyber-extension program to facilitate Internet counseling for farmers, The Asia Foundation is mentioned for working with Microsoft on a program with NGO Indonesian Forum (Formasi) to set up further infrastructure and training for fishermen and farmers. Read the full article: “Lampung farmers surf the Internet.”
An in-depth article in National Geographic Magazine about the cultural and political roles Islam plays in Indonesia quotes The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia Robin Bush. Read the full article: “Facing Down the Fanatics.
In response to growing demand, The Asia Foundation will make the raw firm-level survey data from its Vietnam (2006-2008), Cambodia (2006 and 2008) and Indonesia (2007) Economic Governance Indexes (EGI) available to the public upon request, along with their accompanying survey instruments, user guides, and codebooks.
As the primary data source for The Foundation’s EGIs, these surveys collect information about local government regulations and how they impact private sector development. The data contain valuable information that will help expand research and analysis in the areas of good governance, growth, and private sector development.
The data also provides relevant economic governance information to policymakers, business leaders, and citizens. This information creates demand for an improved business environment among the private sector and provides local and national leaders with information about best practices as they seek to improve economic policies.
To request the data or for more information, visit The Asia Foundation’s Economic Governance Index page or contact Nina Merchant, Assistant Director, Economic Reform & Development, at nmerchant@asiafound.org.
In a Jakarta Globe article about police reform in Indonesia, comments by The Asia Foundation’s Law Programs Coordinator in Indonesia Leopold Sudaryono are summarized and findings from the Foundation’s survey on community police perceptions in Surabaya are cited. Read the full article: “Good Cop, Bad Cop: A Globe Special Report on Police in Indonesia.”
PBS’ Worldfocus features The Asia Foundation’s Senior Director of Programs in Indonesia Sandra Hamid’s July 7 In Asia blog piece on elections in Indonesia. Read the post: “Indonesia heads to polls, clinging to newfound stability.”
Sandra Hamid, The Asia Foundation’s Senior Director for Programs in Indonesia, is quoted in a Time.com article about the influence the current presidential debates have on voters in Indonesia. Read full article: “In Indonesia Vote, Change Not on Ticket.”
Asia Foundation’s Justice Sector Reform Program Director Robert La Mont is quoted in a Reuters wire story about an Indonesian mother who was jailed and put on trial after sending an e-mail to friends complaining about her treatment in a private hospital, an event that has become a rallying point for reform of the country’s legal system. Read the full story: “Indonesia Legal System Under Fire Over E – Mail Case.”
In a Reuters wire story about the opening of the 3.35-mile-long Suramadu bridge, which, as Indonesia’s longest bridge, connects the islands of Java and Madura, findings from The Asia Foundation’s 2008 local economic index survey are cited. Read the full article: “Indonesia Bridge Marks Rare Infrastructure Progress.”
Forbes.com published news of the Goldman Environmental Prize winners, each of whom are program partners of The Asia Foundation. Syeda Rizwana Hasan of Bangladesh and Yuyun Ismawati of Indonesia won the highly coveted prize honoring grassroots environmentalists. Read the full story “Goldman Environmental Prize Recipients Saluted by Asia Foundation.”
An article in Newsweek about the decreasing influence of political Islam includes a quote from Robin Bush, The Asia Foundation’s Indonesia Country Representative, on decreased Indonesian interest in an Islamic agenda as a result of tough economic times. Read the full article: “As Economies Sink, Religious Radicals Suffer Setbacks.”
Robin Bush, The Asia Foundation’s Country Representative in Indonesia, is quoted in a news analysis article on TIME.com about the early results of Indonesia’s elections. Read the full story, “Indonesia Moves Toward Center in Elections.”
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