Does Indonesia have the right people in place yet?
It’s a big question mark. People congratulated Suharto for taking the decision to resign. But none of them really congratulated Habibie. They didn’t even mention his name. We just don’t know how long the full transition is going to take. As an economist, I think the transition has to be quickly resolved. Q: What role do you have to play? A: I always think of myself as providing an independent objective viewpoint, using my skills as an analyst, my ability to synthesize facts and analysis. I refuse to work in government. I’m much more useful contributing to the debate. Q: Are you too young to serve in a cabinet where ministers tend to be at least 60 years old? A: I’m 41. I don’t think it’s a question of age, though. Q: In a best-case scenario, if there’s a democratic election that brings in a government that wants to do the right thing and is recruiting professionals, and you’re offered a job as Finance Minister, would you refuse it? A: Probably. I see myself as more useful on the outsid
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