Uji Nugroho Winardi - The History of Corruption in Indonesia
Talking Indonesia
- Published
- October 11, 2024
- Duration
- 43:05
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- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
Discusses Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue, with some even suggesting it as s…
Summary
Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue, with some even suggesting it as something that is deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians of colonialism that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in coloni…
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Corruption in Indonesia is widely acknowledged as a complex issue, with some even suggesting it as something that is deeply entrenched in Indonesian culture. However, this perspective overlooks the generally accepted notion among historians of colonialism that corruption in Indonesia and other post-colonial nations is, at least partially, rooted in colonialism and the abuses of power and wealth during the colonial era. In this episode of Talking Indonesia, we examine the sugar scandal of 1926—a