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p. 2 of 27 BACK | NEXT Executive Summary I. Background A. Political and Macroeconomic Developments B. Current Development Trends: Issues and Challenges C. Summary of Development Challenges and Key Points Emerging from the Poverty Assessment II. The Government's Development Priorities and Outlook III. Strategies and Programs of Other International Funding Agencies IV. ADB's Development Experience V. ADB's Strategy VI. Risks, Performance, and Monitoring

Country Operational Strategy Studies - Indonesia

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I. Background¹

1. The Indonesian archipelago comprises an estimated 17,000 islands spread across 4,000 kilometers. About 60 percent of the 210 million populations are on one island, Java. The islands lie along the equator and experience equatorial climate, including heavy rains and stormy weather. Indonesia is also earthquake prone. It is among the most ethnically diverse countries in the world with hundreds of ethnic groups speaking different languages and dialects. The standard of living varies considerably. For example, poverty incidence in the provinces of Java is below 30 percent, against 55 percent in Irian Jaya and 46 percent in the Malukus. Similarly, the potential for economic development and poverty reduction varies from the urban, manufacturing and service centers of Java to the isolated rural areas of Kalimantan, depending on agriculture and natural resources. The challenges of development must be met with a locally specific agenda that meets local needs and is consistent with local culture, capability, and resources.

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