Tag Archives: Sumatra
More thoughts from West Sumatra – Indonesian Decentralization
Visiting West Sumatra over the past week, I couldn’t help think about Indonesian decentralization and the devolution of power that has been transferred from the central government to the districts over the last ten years. In uni, I poured over … Continue reading
West Sumatra
West Sumatra is stunning. Arriving from Jakarta, it was a completely different world to be in rural Indonesia. It felt more like what I’d imagine Indonesia to be in past centuries – slower, quieter, and tranquil. Rural towns in my … Continue reading
