Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-292) and index.

Growth and private enterprise / Didik J. Rachbini -- Public enterprises under the new order / I Ketut Mardjana -- Formal political institutions / Ramlan Surbakti -- The bureaucracy and reform / T.A. Legowo -- The armed forces / J. Kristiadi -- Economi c growth and the performance of political parties / M. Djadijono -- Trade unions and labor unrest / Sukardi Rinakit -- Education: access, quality, and relevance / Onny S. Prijono -- Mass media: between the palace and the market / Dedy N. Hidayat -- Social organizations: Nahdlatul Ulama and Pembangunan / Douglas E. Ramage -- Non-governmental organizations and the empowerment of civil society / Muhammad AS Hikam -- Policy advisory institutions: "Think-tanks" / Dewi Fortuna Anwar -- Conclusion / Richard Baker and M. Hadi Soesastro.

"A team of Indonesian and American specialists explores the impact of economic growth on twelve major Indonesian institutions, including private and public enterprises, formal political institutions, the armed forces, the bureaucracy, NGOs, the media, and trade unions, amongst others."--BOOK JACKET. "The growing gap between a slow-to-change governing structure and the dynamism of the broader society poses dilemmas - for the next generation of leaders and Indonesia's development. This timely book examines the reactions across society as Indonesia enters a period of major political change."--BOOK JACKET.