Monthly Archives: November 2013

Jakarta takes first steps for sidewalks

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Katherine

Yesterday the Jakarta Globe (one of two major English-language newspapers here) published an optimistic cover piece about a movement to improve Jakarta’s sidewalks. As I’ve said in previous posts, transport in this city is a problem almost beyond description, as … Continue reading →

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Bangkok can provide lessons for Jakarta

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Katherine

When describing Indonesia, people often refer to its nearest neighbors as points of comparison. These include Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Thailand. Its two fellow middle-income countries, the Philippines and Thailand, make useful points of comparison because their respective capitals, … Continue reading →

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