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Iqra Anugrah College of Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

The Role of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Sustainable Democratization and Political Development in Indonesia. Iqra Anugrah College of Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Oita-ken, Beppu-shi, 1-1 Jumonjibaru, 874-8577 anugiq07@apu.ac.jp.

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Iqra Anugrah College of Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

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  1. The Role of Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Sustainable Democratization and Political Development in Indonesia Iqra Anugrah College of Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Oita-ken, Beppu-shi, 1-1 Jumonjibaru, 874-8577 anugiq07@apu.ac.jp

  2. Theoretical Framework • Democratic governance as the main indicator of healthy political development (Sen, 1999) • “There is no substantial famine in democratic society”  Why ? • In democratic society, people have access to • Information • Policy • The level of democracy is an important measurement in development (political institutions, free and regular election, free press, rule of law, etc)

  3. Background: Current Condition in Indonesia • Indonesia: the only democratic country in Southeast Asia, which experienced political reformation successfully (Freedom House, 2007) • Multi-party democracy & democratic institutions • Higher degree of civil freedom and civil rights compared to neighbouring countries • “Belief” in democratic values and virtues  civil ethics / civil religion • High public engagement

  4. Background: Current Condition in Indonesia • Problems and challenges: • Political practices and attitudes are often not in line with democracy • Political institutions are still in transition • Lack of transparency and accountability • Cultural factors: hierarchical structure of society, bribery • Classic problems: corruption (KKN)

  5. Why Japan ? • Japan’s achievement as the most democratic country in Asia (Freedom House, 2007) • Japan’s reputation as a ODA donor country

  6. Background: Japan’s Track Record • Japan’s reputation for assisting development in Indonesia through ODAs (JICA, JBIC) • This assistance has started in 1950s by the establishment of Colombo Plan in 1950 • Various project in economic, social, infrastructure, and human capital development in Indonesia • But, there is no special project for assisting political development in Indonesia

  7. Objectives & Methodology • To propose a policy for sustainable democratization and political development in Indonesia through collaboration of Japanese ODA, Indonesian government and society • Study on previous studies and literatures and most recent data and statistics

  8. Japan JICAProject Assistance JBICFinancial Assistance Projects Education&Training Community and Civil Society NGO, Social Organizations, Press, Research Institute Government (including political parties) Policy Model

  9. Policy Model-Explanation • Japanese ODA • JICA  Project Assistance • JBIC  Financial Assistance • Indonesian Government • Community and Civil Society • Training and education in democracy (various themes and topics: public participation, election, good governance, free press, etc)

  10. Thank You for Your Attention

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