Indonesia Matters: Diversity, Unity and Stability in Fragile Times

The recent years for Indonesia have been especially tumultuous in terms of its political directions, its economy and its social stability. What impact does all the changes have on Indonesia now and on its future? 'Indonesia Matters' is a timely publication with contributions from various experts and leaders on Indonesia’s political, economic and social changes since the fall of President Suharto, a sharp assessment of its current challenges, and a comprehensive outlook on its future.

This book will be useful background references for policy-makers, business investors, researchers and students in tertiary institutions, informed readers, and a must-read for anyone who wants to know about the world’s fourth most populous country.

With a forward by Klaus Schwab (President, World Economic Forum)and prefaces by Abdurrahman Wahid (Former President of Indonesia and Former Chairman, Nahdlatul Ulama) and Gareth Evans (President, International Crisis Group, Belgium).

Thang D. Nguyen is Regional Manager, Asia, at the World Economic Forum, responsible for its Indonesian and Southeast Asian affairs. He has lived and studied in Indonesia for one year and speaks Bahasa Indonesia. A graduate of Springfield Technical Community College (STCC), Hobart College, and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), he often publishes articles in international and major Asian newspapers.

Frank-Jürgen Richter is Director at the World Economic Forum in charge of its Asian affairs. He lived, studied and worked in Asia for almost a decade, in Tokyo and most recently in Beijing where he developed and managed European Multinationals’ China operations. An active scholar, he has authored and edited several books on Asian economies and international business. Dr. Richter’s recent books include 'Recreating Asia and China: Enabling a New Era of Changes'.