Indonesia Country Profile
Country Profile Sources
General Information Sources
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Indonesia Posts 6.1% GDP Growth in 2010: Official', 7 February 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2010.
- US Commercial Service: Doing Business in Indonesia: A Country Commercial Guide for US Companies 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- Transparency International Indonesia: 'The Police and Tax Office are Most Corrupt', 11 November 2010.
- The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Indonesia pays a high price for its corrupt heart', 8 May 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Morningstar: 'Indonesia President Yudhoyono Wins Election - Election Committee', 25 July 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Ex-regent faces 10 years for corruption', 17 July 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Southeast Sulawesi top official arrested for alleged corruption', 16 July 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Regulation in-lieu-of-law on corruption court the last resort: President', 13 July 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'ICW submits draft corruption court bill', 9 July 2009.
- Time: 'Indonesia Elections: A Win for Democracy', 8 July 2009.
- BBC News: 'Indonesia leader set for poll win', 8 July 2009.
- The World Bank: East Asia and Pacific Update 2008.
- Transparency International Indonesia: Measuring Corruption in Indonesia: Indonesia Corruption Perception Index and Bribery Index 2008.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2008.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Indonesia 2008.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2008.
- The Straits Times: 'Suharto's children to inherit civil lawsuit. Effort to recover state money will now be directed at late leader's family', 30 January 2008.
- Xinhua Financial Network News: 'Corruption fight would boost Indonesia's growth', 13 December 2007.
- Deutche Presse-Agentur: 'Indonesian president warns critics to keep quiet', 28 November 2007.
- The Australian: 'Court slammed on Suharto order', 12 September 2007.
- The World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) 2006.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Protecting whistle blowers in corruption cases', 28 August 2006.
- The World Bank World Development Report 2005.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2005.
- The Asian Development Bank: 'Business survey highlights investment climate challenge in Indonesia', 26 May 2005.
- The World Bank: Challenging Corruption in Asia - Case Studies and Framework for Action 2004.
- The World Bank, East Asia Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit: Combating Corruption in Indonesia. Enhancing Accountability for Development 2003.
Corruption Levels Sources
Judicial System
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Indonesia 2010.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Free1dom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- Transparency International Indonesia: Measuring Corruption in Indonesia: Indonesia Corruption Perception Index and Bribery Index 2008.
- Transparency International: Bribe Payers Index 2008.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2008.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Indonesia 2008.
- Transparency International: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement - Experiences from Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan 2006.
- KPK: Identification of Gaps Between Laws/Regulations of the Republic of Indonesia and the United Nations Convention Against Corruption 2006.
Police
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Indonesia 2010.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Indonesia Corruption Watch Alleges Senior Police Officer Has $10 Million Bank Account', 9 June 2010.
- The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Indonesia pays a high price for its corrupt heart', 8 May 2010.
- International Crisis Group: Indonesia: Jihadi Surprise in Aceh, 20 April 2010.
- The New York Times: 'Indonesian graft allows Islamist militancy to flourish', 20 April, 2010.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Corrupt police a torment for businesses', 7 January 2010.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Bribe Payers Index 2008.
- Transparency International Indonesia: Measuring Corruption in Indonesia: Indonesia Corruption Perception Index and Bribery Index 2008.
Licences, Infrastructure and Public Utilities
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Indonesia 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Bribe Payers Index 2008.
- The World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) - Revitalizing the Rural Economy 2006.
Land Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- US Commercial Service: Doing Business in Indonesia: A Country Commercial Guide for US Companies 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- The US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Indonesia 2008.
- Deutche Presse-Agentur: 'Indonesia fails to reach settlement with Suharto son on graft case', 12 November 2007.
Tax Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Reverse Burden of Proof a ‘Giant Step’ in Fight Against Graft, Analysts Say', 4 February 2011.
- BBC News: 'Indonesian taxman Gayus Tambunan jailed for corruption', 19 January 2011.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- Transparency International Indonesia: 'The Police and Tax Office are Most Corrupt', 11 November 2010.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Alleged new tax fraud case worth Rp 3.6 trillion uncovered', 18 May 2010.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- Transparency International: Bribe Payers Index 2008.
- Transparency International Indonesia: Measuring Corruption in Indonesia: Indonesia Corruption Perception Index and Bribery Index 2008.
- US Department of State: Investment Climate Statement - Indonesia 2008.
- The World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) - Revitalizing the Rural Economy 2006.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2005.
Customs Administration
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Barometer 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Customs officer on trial for corruption', 12 March 2009.
- Transparency International Indonesia: Measuring Corruption in Indonesia: Indonesia Corruption Perception Index and Bribery Index 2008.
- BBC News: 'Indonesia corruption drive breeds fear', 11 August 2008.
- The World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) - Revitalizing the Rural Economy 2006.
Public Procurement and Contracting
- The Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom - Indonesia 2011.
- World Economic Forum: The Global Competitiveness Report 2010-2011.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Indonesia 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Oentarto gets three years, Hari still free', 5 January 2010.
- The World Bank & IFC: Enterprise Surveys 2009.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Director Faints in Anti-Graft Court', 30 June 2009.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Indonesia 2008.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Judicial watchdog member jailed for accepting bribe', 15 March 2008.
- Transparency International: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement. Experiences from Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan 2006.
- ADB & OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement in Asia and the Pacific 2006.
Environment, Natural Resources and Extractive Industry
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2010.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Graft undermines conservation efforts', 19 November 2010.
- Reuters: 'Graft could jeopardize Indonesia's climate deals', 17 September 2010.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2009.
- The Jakarta Post: 'Court lengthens sentences for two legislators', 4 April 2009.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2006.
- AntiKorupsi.org: 'Don't write off forestry firm's debt', 3 October 2006.
- The World Bank, East Asia Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit: Combating Corruption in Indonesia. Enhancing Accountability for Development 2003.
- The Rainforest Foundation: FSC in Indonesia Obstacles and Possibilities.
Public Anti-Corruption Initiatives Sources
- The World Bank & IFC: Doing Business 2011.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Presidential Decree Will Tackle Graft', 7 April 2011.
- Jakarta Globe: 'New Corruption Bill Covers Private Sector, Foreigners', 16 March 2011.
- US Commercial Service: Doing Business in Indonesia: A Country Commercial Guide for US Companies 2010.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Indonesia 2010.
- Asian Human Rights Commission: 'INDONESIA: Lack of effective witness and victim protection', 18 February2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2009.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Indonesia Passes 'Ambiguous' Anti-Corruption Court Bill', 30 September 2009.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2008.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2008
- The Sydney Morning Herald: 'Soeharto's dark shadow disrupts corruption meeting', 2 February 2008.
- The Strait Times: 'Jakarta's new graft busters swing into action', 4 January 2008.
- Indonesia Corruption Watch: 'KPK to prioritize cases in '08 with strong evidence', 4 January 2008.
- Transparency International Indonesia: 'RI needs UN assistance to recover stolen assets', 30 January 2008.
- Citynet and Asian Development Bank: E-Governance in Citynet Member Cities 2007.
- Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi Republik Indonesia - Wujudkan Indonesia Bebas dari Korupsi: Fast-tracking Anticorruption Management 2007.
- ADB & OECD Anti-Corruption Initiative for Asia-Pacific: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement in Asia and the Pacific 2006.
- World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) - Revitalizing the Rural Economy 2006.
- Transparency International: Curbing Corruption in Public Procurement - Experiences from Indonesia, Malaysia and Pakistan 2006.
- Indonesia Corruption Watch: 'Protecting whistle-blowers in corruption cases', 28 August 2006.
- The World Bank, Bhargava and Bolongaita: Challenging Corruption in Asia - Case Studies and Framework for Action 2004.
Private Anti-Corruption Initiatives Sources
- Reporters Without Borders: Indonesia Country Report 2010.
- Reporters Without Borders: Press Freedom Index 2010.
- US Department of State: Human Rights Report - Indonesia 2010.
- The Bertelsmann Foundation: Transformation Index - Indonesia 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom of the Press - Indonesia 2010
- Freedom House: Freedom of the Press Index 2010.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2010.
- Transparency International Indonesia: 'Denpasar the least corrupt city: TII', 10 November 2010.
- Global Integrity: Indonesia Country Report 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2009.
- Jakarta Globe: 'Raise Reporters’ Wages, Cut Out ‘Envelope Journalism,’ AJI Says', 28 May 2009.
- Freedom House: Freedom in the World - Indonesia 2008.
- Transparency International: Transparency Watch (October 2007).
- Freedom House: Countries at the Crossroads - Indonesia 2006.
- World Bank: Rural Investment Climate Assessment (RICA) 2006.
- Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia: Fighting Corruption - From Aceh to Papua 2006.
- Transparency International: Global Corruption Report 2005.
- The World Bank, Bhargava and Bolongaita: Challenging Corruption in Asia - Case Studies and Framework for Action 2004.





