The Search for BI Governor

The DPR has rejected two candidates for the job of Bank Indonesia Governor. Boediono is the best choice.

March 18, 2008

THE rejection of Agus Martowardoyo and Raden Pardede shows how many interests there are behind the selection of the new Governor of Bank Indonesia. Last week, the House of Representatives (DPR) Finance and Banking Commission voted to reject the two candidates nominated by the President. A vote was needed after the DPR failed to reach an agreement as to who would lead the central bank—the current chief executive officer of Bank Mandiri or the de

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