Indonesia Economic Development Flashcards
(72 cards)
When did the fasted growth take place in Indonesia, and why
1970s - oil crisis and sharp increase in oil prices
What was the context behind economic development in Indonesia from 1949 to 1965
Revolution, economic crisis
What was the government strategy from 1949 to 1965 (also consider ISI or EOI), and under who
Guided democracy, under Sukarno
- nationalisation
- import substitution
What was the context for economic development in the 1970s
Oil crisis
What were the government strategies in the 1970s, under who and what
Foreign investment and state led growth under Suharto’s new order
What were the 4 focuses of the economy in the 1970s
- agricultural development
- foreign investment and aid
- state corporations in ISI
- state infrastructural development
What is the context behind economic slowdown in the 1980s to 90s
Oil crisis, plunge in oil prices
What were the government strategies implemented from 1980s to 1990s
Deregulation and industrialisation
- deregulatory financial reforms
- development of private sector
What were the 3 factors that led to a weak foundation from 1949 to 1957
- damage from war for independence
- undiversified, largely agrarian economy (dominated by Dutch and Chinese capital)
- lack of indigenous capitalist class - government had to intervene for economic development
When did Sukarno impose guided democracy
1957
What were the 2 facets to economic nationalism from 1957 to 1965 under guided democracy
- Nationalisation of foreign property (mostly Dutch)
- Drive towards ISI
How many Dutch plantations and firms came under control of Indo government under Sukarno (hint, same number)
300 of each
Did Sukarno succeed or fail at ISI?
Fail
What plan was enacted in 1959, and why did it fail
8 year development plan
- lack of source of finance for government project expenditure
Why did ISI fail
Inexperience and inefficiency of Nasakom government
In what 2 ways were the inexperience and inefficiency of Nasakom governments evident (consider how the Dutch got replaced and foreign investment)
- Dutch managers replaced by Indonesian civil servants/military officers — little managerial experience
- Foreign investment and expertise rejected due to nationalism
Which 2 military adventures were costly for the Indonesians, and when did they happen
- Konfrontasi (1963-66)
- Seizure of Dutch ruled west-Irian (1961-62)
When did Sukarno establish the non aligned movement
1964
How much aid in billions did Sukarno receive from the communist bloc (its a round number)
1 billion
Which side did the PKI take during the Sino-soviet split
PRC
By how much did exports fall in Indonesia from 1959 to 1966 (number to number)
950 million to 690 million
From what to what did Indonesia run down on its foreign reserves by from 1960-67
300 million to 17 million
In what event did Suharto overthrow sukarno
Gestapu coup, 1965
What did Suharto base his political legitimacy on
Economic development