Why Mari Pangestu’s appointment is significant.

Dr Peter McCawley AM, former Dean of the Asian Development Bank Institute and Visiting Fellow, Arndt-Corden Economics Division & Indonesia Project ANU College of Asia and the Pacific, talks about why Mari Pangestu is an excellent choice to be a manager at the World Bank.

Former trade minister Mari Elka Pangestu (left) moderates a discussion in Jakarta, 05 Dec 2019. Source: (Photo: Antara/Audy Alwi)

Why did the World Bank choose Mari Pangestu to work for them?  What qualities will she bring to the position?  Why is the appointment important to Indonesia?  Dr Peter McCawley addresses these and related issues.

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