Every Which Way But Loose?

After almost one year of deadlock, the DPR has recommenced discussions into amending the laws governing Bank Indonesia. Will the government succeed in its efforts to demand accountability of BI’s board of governors—this time around?

January 30, 2001

The Bank Indonesia (BI) legislation deadlock illustrates the extent to which legislation depends on the power of the ruling government. Having reached an impasse under the presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid, the government of President Megawati Sukarnoputri has undertaken endeavors to amend the laws on BI at the House of Representatives (DPR). Last Tuesday, January 22, Commission IX of the DPR recommenced discussions on amending Law No.23 of 1999 o

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