INDONESIA SHOWING PROVINCIAL BOUNDARIES

Government Structure

There are 33 provinces in Indonesia each with its own governor. Provinces (which are further subdivided into regencies) have their own local governments and legislative bodies. Since regional autonomy laws were passed in 1999, provinces and regencies have extensive power over their own affairs, however foreign policy, defense (including armed forces and national police), legal system, and monetary policy, are still under control of national government. Since 2005, heads of local government (governors, regents, and mayors) have been directly elected by popular election. There are 349 regencies in Indonesia.

A Sub-district is an area within a regency. The head of sub-district is called "Camat"'. A Camat is a civil servant, responsible to the regent.

Chief of village, is called "Kepala Desa" and has authority over the local people in accordance with acknowledged local traditions of the area and is elected by popular vote.

IndoAdvisors has extensive experience in dealing with regional and local government leaders and we have established strong working relationships with local leaders in connection with projects we have worked on in the past. A significant amount of local autonomy is vested in local government in these areas and their support is essential to the success of any project located within their area of influence.