Jokowi economic policy

How Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo Rejuvenated Dependency Theory 

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How Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo Rejuvenated Dependency Theory 

Advertisement During the sixth session of the G-7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo underscored the right of every country to development, which must be respected. As part of that, countries of the Global South should be allowed to export more than just raw materials, moving away from the … Read more

Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?

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Will Jokowi’s Economic Legacy Survive Beyond Indonesia’s Election?

Advertisement There should be no surprise that the summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), hosted by Indonesia last week, was branded with the slogan “Epicentrum of Growth.” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo is well known for his focus on infrastructure and living standards and he views ASEAN first and foremost as a forum … Read more