Kwik Kian Gie
Kwik Kian Gie (11 January 1935 - 28 July 2025) was a prominent Indonesian economist and politician who served as the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Finance, and Industry from 1999 to 2000, and as the Minister of National Development Planning/Head of Bappenas from 2001 to 2004. He was a vocal critic of corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) in Indonesia, advocating for economic reform and transparency. Throughout his career, he contributed extensively to the media, particularly through his column in Harian Kompas, where he discussed economic issues and challenges facing Indonesia. His article, "Masalah Ekonomi, Diduga Masih Tetap KKN," published in 2000, highlighted the ongoing economic struggles and injustices in the wake of the financial crisis, reflecting his commitment to addressing the complexities of Indonesia's economy.
Born on Jan 11, 1935 (90 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Indonesia | 3 | 9.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 273,523,615 | 814,058 | $1,119,000 | 3,330$ |
| Totals | 3 | 273,523,615 | 814,058 | $1,119,000 | 3,330$ |
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Kwik Kian Gie was a senior economist known for his strong opposition to crony capitalism and foreign debt.
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Kwik Kian Gie was a prominent Indonesian politician and economist who served in various ministerial roles and was a prolific writer for Harian Kompas.
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Kwik Kian Gie was a prominent Indonesian politician and economist who served as the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs.
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