Publication: Place-Based Policies in Indonesia: A Critical Review
Date
2019-10-01
ISSN
Published
2019-10-01
Author(s)
Rothenberg, Alexander D.
Temenggung, Della
Abstract
Place-based policies target specific
geographic areas for special treatment. They attempt to
stimulate growth and development in lagging regions by (1)
attracting firms, (2) attracting workers and human capital,
and (3) improving local public goods. This report conducts a
critical review of place-based policies that have been
implemented in Indonesia since Suharto's presidency. It
examines the evolution of different policies and programs,
aiming to understand whether these programs have increased
prosperity, improved livability, or promoted greater
inclusiveness for lagging regions. We begin by describing
the evolution of central and local policymaking in
Indonesia, providing the context through which place-based
policies operate. We then review place-based policies that
affect firm location choices, improve schooling and health
for workers, and provide social assistance for people in
lagging areas, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. We
conclude by offering recommendations to improve and redirect
place-based policymaking in the future.
Citation
“Rothenberg, Alexander D.; Temenggung, Della. 2019. Place-Based Policies in Indonesia: A Critical Review. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/32593 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”