Indonesia
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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hostilities, and UN mediation before the Netherlands agreed to relinquish its colony. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state.
Current issues include: alleviating widespread poverty, preventing terrorism, continuing the transition to popularly-elected governments after four decades of authoritarianism, implementing reforms of the banking sector, addressing charges of cronyism and corruption, holding the military and police accountable for human rights violations, and resolving armed separatist movements in Aceh and Papua. |
| Population: |
238 million (July 2004 est.)
0-14 years: 70.1 million
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| Our Ministry: |
Despite economic hardships, the work is progressing with the opening of work in other areas. At present, there are some 46 national workers serving in various locations in Indonesia.
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| Contact Info: |
National Director: Rew Caleb Kang
Ji Cempaka Putih Tengah 2/1 Blok D-12
Jakarta 10510
Indonesia
Tel: (62-21) 4207517
Fax:(62-21) 4252468
lpanasia@indosat.net.id
(office)
i91haja@hanmail.net
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