Indonesia : democracy and the promise of good governance

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers. On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world? In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests. Part I Forming And Reforming The Architecture Of Governance. Indonesia's Constitutional Change Reviewed / Andrew Ellis -- Electoral And Political Party Reform / Benjamin Reilly -- Tracing The Progress Of Local Governments Since Decentralisation / I Ketut Putra Erawan -- Part Ii The Roles Of Government. The State And The Market In Democratic Indonesia / Ron Duncan And Ross H. Mcleod -- Government And Private Business: Rents, Representation And Collective Action / Natasha Hamilton-hart -- Muslim Politics In Indonesia's Democratisation: The Religious Majority And The Rights Of Minorities In The Post-new Order Era / Arskal Salim -- Children, Welfare And Protection: A New Policy Framework? / Sharon Bessell -- Part Iii The Institutions Of Government. The Civil Service: Towards Efficiency, Effectiveness And Honesty / Staffan Synnerstrom -- The Constitutional Court's Decision In The Dispute Between The Supreme Court And The Judicial Commission: Banishing Judicial Accountability? / Simon Butt. Edited By Ross H. Mcleod, Andrew Macintyre. Based On The 24th Annual Indonesia Update Conference Held At The Australian National University In 2006. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. The success or failure of democratic reform in Indonesia is a key question for Indonesia itself and for the surrounding region. Although Indonesia's transition to democracy holds out the promise of good governance, this cannot be taken for granted - as the recent military takeover in Thailand shows. This book is about the challenge of making democracy work in Asia's third-largest nation The success or failure of democratic reform in Indonesia is a key question for the country itself and the surrounding region. This book is about the challenge of making democracy work in Asia's third largest nation. This is a joint publication of ISEAS and the Indonesian Project of the RSPAS at the Australian National University Based on the 24th annual Indonesia Update Conference held at the Australian National University in 2006.Indonesia—Politics and government—1998-—Congresses.Decentralization of government—Indonesia.Justice, Administration of—Indonesia.Civil society—Indonesia—Congresses. Discusses the challenge of democratic reform in Indonesia and what impact it will have on Indonesia and the surrounding region