On economic recovery<\/p>\n
Recent studies have indicated that foreign aid to
\nunder-developed countries does not contribute to economic
\nimprovement, rather it can hinder progress, whereas
\nforeign investment has greatly helped in pulling many
\nthird world countries from poverty to progress. It is
\nmy desire to see Indonesia recover from economic
\ndisaster and progress so that poverty is significantly
\nreduced and people are free to live comfortable lives.<\/p>\n
Indonesia seems to be desperate to receive aid from
\nthe United Nations whilst foreign investment in this
\ncountry is dwindling to alarming levels. The corruption of many
\ngovernment departments is perceived to be a major hindrance to
\ntrade and investment. For Indonesia's businesses, the fiscal
\n(exit) tax is a hindrance to travel and trade.<\/p>\n
The reform movement should not just be a change in government!
\nReform should be a total change in government life and services.
\nIf the ports were efficient and free of bureaucracy then we would
\nexperience more interest in foreign and local business. Presently
\ncountries like Thailand and China are much more attractive in
\nterms of business as they are perceived to be more conducive to
\ntrade.<\/p>\n
As an individual who isn't involved in business it cost my
\nfamily more than Rp 3 million to collect from the port,
\npersonal clothing, books and wedding photos from abroad. It was
\nvery cheap to ship my belongings -- only US$100. Originally the
\npeople at the port demanded $3000. It took my wife more than
\nthree months of negotiations. This made me realize that if an
\nindividual faces massive obstacles, imagine the problems of
\nbusiness.<\/p>\n
MARK OGILVIE<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/on-economic-recovery-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }