Widjojo Nitisastro
Widjojo Nitisastro is a prominent Indonesian economist and former Minister of Economic Affairs who played a significant role during the country's financial crises, notably the Asian Financial Crisis in the late 1990s. He was instrumental in negotiating with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to secure financial assistance for Indonesia, helping to stabilize the economy during a tumultuous period.
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Widjojo Nitisastro was synonymous with economic stability during the New Order era.
Dari ”17+8” ke Reformasi Fiskal
Indonesia· 2025-09-12
Widjojo Nitisastro is noted as a skilled technocrat who stabilized Indonesia's economy during the 1960s crisis.
Antiteknokratisme dan Risiko Matinya KepakaranIndonesia· 2025-05-07
Prof Dr Widjojo Nitisastro, former Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, accompanied President Soeharto in discussions with the IMF.
Lebaran 1998, Keprihatinan di Tengah KrismonIndonesia· 2025-04-02
