NAME: Ni Wayan Sumir AGE: 46 OCCUPATION: Cultivator ORIGIN: Nusa Dua How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As a very exotic place with a unique culture and with very friendly people.   What are the barriers to development in this country? Corruption is the main one. I’m always watching on TV how many [...]

NAME: I Nengah Mardana AGE: 24 OCCUPATION: Driver ORIGIN: Tabanan How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As an artistic place with an amazing culture.   What are the barriers to development in this country? There is too much corruption in the government so they keep the money that is supposed to go for [...]

NAME: Ni Putu Ariantini AGE: 25 OCCUPATION: Jewellery store assistant ORIGIN: Candidasa, Bali How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? Indonesia is seen as country where everything is cheap, with friendly people and a great sense of community.   What are the barriers to development in this country? There are too many people in [...]

NAME: Made Sudiartha AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Garment quality-controller FROM: Sesetan, Denpasar How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As a very culturally rich country with friendly people.   What are the barriers to development in this country? The government has a tight budget and it’s not a good government. There is also a lot [...]

NAME:  Adiya Bawana AGE:  29 OCCUPATION: Lifeguard at Double Six Beach ORIGIN: Denpasar LIVING IN: Denpasar    How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? They think the culture is very good and nice. The first things they see are the beaches, the sun and the sunset.   What are the barriers to development in [...]

NAME: Dewa Nyoman Rai Hadiasyah AGE: 20 OCCUPATION: Student ORIGIN: Ubud LIVING IN: Ubud   How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? They look at Indonesia as a beautiful country with a lot of culture – from the temples in Bali to the forests in Sumatra. What are the barriers to development in this [...]

NAME: Ni Kadek Dyah Rahayu Dewi AGE: 16 OCCUPATION: Professional surfer ORIGIN: Seminyak, Kuta How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As a place of art and culture.    What are the barriers to development in this country? Corruption and terrorism.   Corruption is constantly in the news. Do you think it’s getting worse? [...]

NAME:  I Mangku Nyoman Tingkat AGE:  45 OCCUPATION: Entrepreneur ORIGIN: Gianyar LIVING IN: Sukawati, Gianyar   How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As a land of art and culture.   What are the barriers to development in this country? The management of the country. The rules of ruling it.   Corruption is constantly [...]

Name: Jefri Siraid Age: 24 Occupation: Surfing instructor Origin: Medan, North Sumatra Living in: Kuta, Bali How do you think people overseas see Indonesia? As a beautiful country. What are the barriers to development in this country? A lot of corruption. Corruption is constantly in the news. Do you think it’s getting worse? Nowadays corruption is [...]

NAME: Mirna Melani AGE: 37 OCCUPATION: Teacher From: Surabaya How do you think the country is doing now? I’m a teacher and I’m more concerned about education than about other aspects. I think the country hasn’t done much about improving education. The system is not good at all. Is the central government in Jakarta doing [...]

NAME: Febby Fabianti AGE: 29 OCCUPATION: Sour Sally Bali manager From: Jakarta How do you think the country is doing now? Indonesia is developing in almost every aspect: in education, health, politics and property investment. But some developing cities need more tourists, for example Manado in North Sulawesi. Is the central government in Jakarta doing [...]

NAME: Merlyn Lumbantoruan AGE: 33 OCCUPATION: Teacher LOCATION:  Medan, North Sumatra How do you think the country is doing now? Education is expensive, and not all can afford to go to school. The economy is also not that great. Is the central government in Jakarta doing enough for the regions? I’m sure they’re doing a [...]