Author Archive: elaineqho
elaineqho
May 21, 2021
Education The Indonesian education system is chronically underfunded, although Indonesia invests around 20% of the national budget in the education sector. Figures on the education system show a clear need to catch up compared to countries with a similar level…
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elaineqho
May 20, 2021
Belief in an almighty God is part of the official state philosophy Pancasila. Atheism is therefore not allowed and can be punished. All major religions are also represented in Indonesia. 6 religions are officially recognized (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Catholicism, Protestantism…
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elaineqho
May 19, 2021
Most people dream of visiting India, which is so often described as the enchanted land of fairy tales. Here is everything you can expect in a fairy tale with beautiful palaces, fantastic animals, exotic bazaars and cities with winding alleys….
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elaineqho
May 19, 2021
The role of traditional medicine in health care is declining overall. However, it is often used for common mild health disorders such as colds. At the same time, traditional medicine is adapting to modern needs in a sometimes astonishing way….
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elaineqho
May 18, 2021
Generalizing statements on gender issues are almost impossible due to the country’s great ethnic heterogeneity. For example, matrilineal traditions have been preserved in individual parts of the country – in most of the others men have a much stronger role,…
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elaineqho
May 17, 2021
Business contacts Around 300 German companies were represented in Indonesia in 2019. In Indonesia, important business contacts and information can be obtained from the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ekonid). Ekonid represents around 500 German and Indonesian member companies…
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elaineqho
May 16, 2021
The poor condition of the transport infrastructure is also having a negative impact on the economic situation. Its expansion is a central theme of President Joko Widodo’s economic policy. However, its economic policy is also becoming increasingly protectionist. This can…
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elaineqho
May 15, 2021
Estimated GDP: $ 1,005 billion (2018) Per capita income (purchasing power parity): US $ 5,200 Human Development Rank (HDI): Rank 111 of 189 (2020) Proportion of poverty (national poverty line): 10.8% (2016) Distribution of income (Gini coefficient): 39.5 Economic Transformation…
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elaineqho
May 14, 2021
Economic situation in the Sukarno era In the first years after independence, agricultural production was still of paramount importance for the Indonesian economy. Nevertheless, prestige projects (such as the Conference of the Non-Aligned States in Bandung in 1955) came before…
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elaineqho
May 13, 2021
The promotion of regional integration within the framework of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) is extremely important for Indonesia’s foreign policy. As the largest country in ASEAN, Indonesia plays an important role. As a member of both…
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