Reform of the Indonesian Civil Service: Looking for Quality

Important aspects toward restoring trust in government among others are the role of leadership in building the credibility of reforms implemented after 1988 in Indonesia. Since the Reformation Era, the objectives are improving democratic and local governance, moving governance closer to the people, and strengthening transparency and accountability of the government, and the role of bureaucracy. With respect to civil services, it is very important to develop a modern and efficient government system.

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