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Indonesia Gambles on Reopening Economy

Indonesia Gambles on Reopening Economy

Ongoing outbreaks pose potential for disaster

May 13, 2020
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By: Ainur Rohmah

Facing a severe economic dilemma from rising poverty and unemployment and stalled infrastructure projects, the Indonesian government, over the objection of epidemiologists on a second wave before the first one is finished, plans to open up business and social activity starting June 1 despite the rising number of positive cases and deaths…

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