This document discusses the prospects and challenges of development in Indonesia. It outlines Indonesia's natural resources and potential for economic growth based on its natural gas, coal, palm oil, and other commodities. However, it also notes challenges in ensuring sustainable development and distributing knowledge resources evenly across the country. Key challenges include balancing supply and demand of education, improving infrastructure, maximizing the contribution of the large Indonesian diaspora, and developing citizens' character as much as their knowledge. Overall, the document presents Indonesia as having significant economic potential but also facing ongoing challenges around equitable and sustainable development.

1. PROSPECT & CHALLENGES OF
DEVELOPMENT IN INDONESIA
7 October 2014
Lenny Martini - ZEFa

2. Indonesia: Prospects!
Natural Resources
Culture & Tourism
People
Natural Gas, Coal, Geothermal, Palm Oil, Cocoa, Tin, Nickel, Bauxite, Steel, Copper, Rubber,
Fisheries, etc.
Area : 1,904,569 km2
The 4th most populous country: 251,377
million in 2014
70% of productive working age
The world largest archipelago nations comprising of 17.508 islands with > 200
ethnic groups. Rich diversity of ancient temples, music, tradition

3. Focus on Knowledge
Source of Knowledge from
Education Institutions
Kindergarten
Primary School
Junior High School
Senior High School
Higher Education
(Vocational/
University)
Age 4-6
Age 7-12
Age 13-15
Age 16-18
S3 – 4yrs
S2 – 2yrs
S1 – 4 yrs
D3 – 3 yrs
Current Trends:
• Homeschooling
• Alternative schools
• Inclusive schools
• Baby school
• Online courses
• Social media learning
• Knowledge Communities:
“Indonesia Mengajar”
“Akademi Berbagi”
“Bincang Edukasi”
Art & Craft
communities
Hobbys communities
Professional gathering
& sharing
Universal middle education
“Wajib Belajar 9 Tahun”

4. Knowledge development challenges
Supply vs Demand of
Knowledge
Infrastructure
Diaspora
Contribution
7 million people spreads in more than 36 countries
Sri Mulyani BJ Habibie Karen Agustiawan
20% APBN for Education Rp 371,2 triliun
Knowledge density not well distributed (Martini, et.al 2012)

5. Knowledge is POWER
But
Character is MORE!

6. Indonesia: Challenges!!
Natural Resources
CulturePeople
Sustainable Development
Character
Change Agent
Creative
Indonesia
Knowledge
Development

7. References
• Indonesian Map taken from http://www.maphill.com/indonesia/location-maps/physical-map/entire-continent/
• Masterplan: Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia Economic Development 2011-2025, Coordinating Ministry for Economic
Affairs, Republic of Indonesia, 2011
• Índonesia Population Projection, BPS – Statistic Indonesia
http://www.bappenas.go.id/files/5413/9148/4109/Proyeksi_Penduduk_Indonesia_2010-2035.pdf
• http://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/193810-bps-maret-2014-jumlah-penduduk-miskin-indonesia-capai-28-juta.html
• http://www.indonesia.go.id/in/sekilas-indonesia/geografi-indonesia
• http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2014/07/21/indonesia-economic-quarterly-july-2014
• http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877042812039043#
• Image credits: http://blogs.reuters.com/photographers-blog/2012/01/23/risking-life-for-school/
• Image credits: http://www.indonesia.travel/en/discover-indonesia
• Image credits: www.travelsworld.com
• Image credits: http://indonesiamengajar.org/tentang-pengajar-muda/jejak-pengajar-muda/
• Image credits: http://www.bincangedukasi.com/
• Image credits: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2012/05/05/crafty-work.html
• Image credits: http://penangmonthly.com/bj-habibie-leading-a-country-in-transition/
• Image credits: http://www.globalindonesianvoices.com/15137/president-director-karen-agustiawan-resigned-from-pertamina/
• Image credits: http://www.tempo.co/read/news/2014/09/02/083603970/SMA-Negeri-Bekasi-Tiga-Tahun-Menumpang-di-Ruang-
SD
• Image credits: http://mediaranahjaya.blogspot.de/2013/03/sekolah-bertaruh-nyawa-10-jembatan.html
• Image credits: kanzoegawa.blogspot.com
• Image credits; http://lwr.org/promise

8. Thank you..