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Covering a wide-range of topics and keeping Indonesia’s founding motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) as its core theme of discussion, THE INDONESIAN DREAM puts forth the argument that distrust and the lack of tri-sector partnership in Indonesia are the biggest hurdles that it must overcome in order to move forward.

This is put across in convincing and easily understandable terms by a diverse group of contributors, both Indonesian and international, most of whom were discussion leaders in the United in Diversity Forum, which took place in Bali, Indonesia, on 6 - 8 December, 2003, under the theme “Building Trust for Our Common Future.?br>
As Indonesia - the fourth-most populous country and home to the world’s largest Muslim community - continues its democratic journey with its first-ever directly elected President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, THE INDONESIAN DREAM reviews the modern history of Indonesia, revisits its founding principles, and addresses the most pressing challenges that confront the nation and obstacles that hinder its progress.

Distinguished contributors from the diverse sectors include President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Ali Alatas, James D. Wolfensohn, Aristides Katoppo and Tamalia Alisjahbana..

Edited by:
Thang D. Nguyen 

ISBN: 981-210-372-4
227x152mm/Paperback/ 296 pp.
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Publication date: September 2004
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  About the Book

  

 
 As Indonesia—the fourth-most populous country and home to the world’s largest Muslim community—continues its democratic journey with its first-ever direct presidential election this year, THE INDONESIAN DREAM reviews the modern history of Indonesia, revisits its founding principles, and addresses the most pressing challenges that confront the nation and obstacles that hinder its progress. 

Since the end of the Suharto era, Indonesia continues to experience political instability, economic stagnation and rising unemployment, inter-ethnic and inter-religious conflicts, rampant corruption, and a lack of leadership, among other issues. Of most serious impacts on Indonesia’s future is an increasing cross-society and cross-sector phenomenon of distrust. 

Covering a wide-range of topics and keeping Indonesia’s founding motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity) as its core theme of discussion, THE INDONESIAN DREAM puts forth the argument that distrust and the lack of tri-sector partnership in Indonesia are the biggest hurdles that it must overcome in order to move forward. 

This argument is put across in convincing and easily understandable terms by a diverse group of contributors, both Indonesian and international, most of whom were discussion leaders in the United in Diversity Forum, which took place in Bali, Indonesia, on 6? December, 2003, under the theme “Building Trust for Our Common Future.?With a reader-friendly layout and comprehensive, insightful, and thoughtful contents, THE INDONESIAN DREAM is essential reading for anyone who is interested in Indonesia. 		  

  About the Editor

  
 
Thang D. Nguyen was the program coordinator of the United in Diversity Forum. Prior to joining the United in Diversity Forum in 2003, he was regional manager for Asia at the World Economic Forum (WEF). A native-born Vietnamese, he has lived and studied in Indonesia and speaks Bahasa Indonesia. He holds degrees from Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), Hobart College, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). A prolific and provocative commentator in international and major Asian newspapers, he has published several books, including Indonesia Matters: Diversity, Unity, and Stability in Fragile Times (Times Editions, 2003), and The Malaysian Journey: Progress in Diversity (Times Editions, 2004). Currently, he is working for a major international public relations firm in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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  Content

  
 
FOREWORD 
Aristides Katoppo 

PREFACE 
Megawati Soekarnoputri 

PREFACE 
James Wolfensohn 

PART 1: TRUST IN INDONESIA 
1. A Common Base for Rebuilding Trust in Indonesia (Tamalia Alisjahbana) 
2. The Importance of Trust in Indonesia’s Future (Ilisa Gaduh with Jacob Ever) 
3. Social Capital in Indonesia: It is just about Trust (Agus Pakpahan) 
4. Tools for Building Trust in Indonesia: System Dynamics and Threshold (John D. Shilling) 
5. Towards a Better Indonesia: Renovating a Strong Building (Jeffrie Geovanie) 

PART 2: TRI-SECTOR LEADERSHIP
6. Leadership in Indonesia: The Views from a Muslim Woman (Sri Mulyati) 
7. Good Corporate Governance: A Contribution to Poverty Reduction in Indonesia (Ilham Habibie) 
8. Progress in Indonesia: A Spirit-based Approach (Luh Ketut Suryani and Anne Kasman Entus) 
9. Science and Technology-based Changes in Indonesia: A Tri-sector Example (Harijono Djojodihardjo) 
10. Domestic Workers in Indonesia: Who Cares? (Maria Pakpahan) 

PART 3: ECONOMIC CHALLENGES 
11. Reflections on the Indonesian Economy in Crisis and Recovery (Hal Hill) 
12. Finance Matters: An Agenda for Indonesia’s Financial Future (David Nellor) 
13. Prospects for Indonesia’s Banking and Restructuring Reforms and Its Financial Future (I Putu Gede Ary Suta) 

PART 4: LAW, RIGHTS, AND REFORM 
14. Legal Consistency in Indonesia: What Justice is all about (Frans H. Winarta) 
15. Fighting Corruption in Indonesia: An Incentives-based Strategy (Christina Ng) 
16. National Unity: Respect for and Protection of Human Rights (Adnan Buyung Nasution) 

PART 5: INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 
17. Towards a New Era of Partnership: US-Indonesia Relations (Ali Alatas) 
18. Partnering for a Better Future: The US and Indonesia (Edward Masters) 
19. Moving forward with Japan: Tasks and Challenges for Indonesia (Sumimaru Odano) 

PART 6: A DEMOCRATIC FUTURE 
20. Security Challenges for a New Democracy (Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono) 
21. Securing Democratic Consolidation: Building the Pillars of Enlightened Leadership in Indonesia (Michael L. Bäk) 
22. Diversity, Unity, and Democracy in Deceptive Times: A Media Challenge (Danny Schechter) 
23. Elections in Indonesia: Remembering the Past, Forecasting the Future (Andrew Ellis) 

EPILOGUE 
Harry Darsono 

EPILOGUE 
Leonard van Hien 
 

  Advance Acclaim for The Indonesian Dream

  
  After the East Asian [financial] crisis, Asian countries have quickly regained their strength and are now emerging as the main engine of the world economy. A new Asian democracy (Indonesia) and rising middle class are at the center of this new development, and Asia is being united in diversity. This book would provide readers with such a positive perspective for the new Asia. 
Eisuke Sakakibara 
Former Vice-Minister of Finance for International Affairs of Japan



Here is a gathered searching thought by luminaries business, government, and the world of NGOs [and] a timely contribution to persisting questions of transparency, productivity, and democracy. 

Theodore Friend
Author of Indonesian Destinies



This book brings together thoughtful reflections by some of Indonesia's most influential policy makers and public scholars, as well as several distinguished Western Indonesianists. The result provides an excellent sense of just what's been achieved since the Soeharto era ?and the challenges ahead. 
Robert W. Hefner
Professor, Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs, Boston University 


Mr. Nguyen and the Unity in Diversity Forum capture both the hope and hurdles in Indonesia today. Indonesians are right to celebrate their first direct presidential election. Yet elections alone do not a democracy make. For democracies to succeed, societies must ensure the economic security of citizens. This book is an indispensable handbook for those seeking to build a prosperous, democratic Indonesia. 
Stanley A. Weiss
Chairman, Business Executives for National Security (BENS)



Written by a group of people who are of ideals and care about Indonesia, this book is an account of the successful Unity in Diversity Forum that was held in Bali in 2003. Their opinions will contribute to a more united and successful Indonesia—a country we all love so much.
Rudy J. Pesik
Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC)



The Indonesian Dream is a valuable contribution to the advancement of democratization and Indonesia's reformasi experience. Editor-author Thang D. Nguyen and [the] Unity in Diversity Forum have striven to portray this complexity along a continuum—not to provide pat prescriptions. This book contains many pointers to achieve The Indonesian Dream, which should be taken to heart and acted upon by the country’s present and future leaders. 
Alphonse F. La Porta
President, The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO)



In the wake of the tumultuous events during the 1997-98 crisis, Indonesia still faces a daunting agenda of reform. This collection provides a good, clear and well-written overview of key social, economic, political, and governance issues that need to be faced in Indonesia today.
Peter McCawley
Dean, Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI)


  


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