The Indonesian Rural Economy: Mobility, Work and Enterprise

The last two decades have seen unprecedented changes in the economic, political, and social fabric of most of Southeast Asia. While urban centers have been the subject of much attention, the rural areas in Asia are equally critical. These rural situations continue to be transformed as a result of processes of urbanization, industrialization, trade, and technological change.

As the forces of globalization continue to expand, new opportunities and forms of employment have become more and …