Fighting corruption and collusion<\/p>\n
According to Dr. Anwar Nasution, an observer of economic
\naffairs, the practice of collusion could have far-reaching
\neffects on the Indonesian economy. Japan, for instance, once
\nthreatened it would no longer invest capital in Indonesia because
\nof the huge costs incurred by collusions.<\/p>\n
Such threats, according to Anwar Nasution, could deal a heavy
\nblow to the Indonesian economy in this era of globalization. And
\neven at present, foreign investors will think twice before
\ninvesting their money in this country. The perpetrators -- those
\nengaged in economic activities such as conglomerates and
\nbusinessmen as well as bureaucrats -- exert great influence on
\nthe economy.<\/p>\n
Aside from whether or not the effects of collusion and
\ncorruption are as Anwar Nasution says, it is for certain that
\nthose two ills will be hard to eliminate. We can often sense
\ntheir existence but we cannot easily prove it because of the neat
\nmanner in which such irregularities are carried out.<\/p>\n
Irregularities occur because of the convergence of intent and
\nopportunity. Their elimination must be attempted by improving
\npeople's morals. All this is ironic when we consider the fact
\nthat collusion and corruption are thriving precisely at a time
\nwhen the religious fervor among us is growing.<\/p>\n
-- Surabaya Post<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/fighting-corruption-and-collusion-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }