Mohammad Sadli
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Mohamad Sadli was a leading Indonesia
n policy-maker and economist
.
Sadli, as he was widely known as, was born in Sumedang, West Java
. He first studied in the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) in Sumedang and Subang, and later moved to the Hogere Burger School (HBS) in Semarang
in Central Java. He then (1952) took university studies in the Technical Faculty, Gadjah Mada University
, in Yogyakarta.
Between 1954 and 1956, Sadli worked towards his Master of Science in economics at MIT in the United States before proceeding to post-graduate studies in economics at the University of California, Berkeley in 1956. He returned to Indonesia
in 1957 where he became Director of the Economics and Management Institute (LPEM) at the University of Indonesia
.
government. He was one of five prominent economic advisers who became known as the Berkeley Mafia
during the Soeharto era working closely with Professor Widjojo Nitisastro
. In 1967 he was appointed by Suharto as the first chair of the Indonesian Investment Coordination Board. Between 1971-73 he served as Minister for Manpower and then in 1973-78 he was Minister for Mines in the Second Development Cabinet
.
Sadli died quietly at the home where he had lived for many years in the suburb of Kebayoran in South Jakarta
on 8 January 2008. He is survived by his wife, Professor Saparinah Sadli, who is a leading figure in Indonesia for her work in the fields of psychology and women's rights.
and the Indonesia Project
at the Australian National University
in Canberra.
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n policy-maker and economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
.
Sadli, as he was widely known as, was born in Sumedang, West Java
Sumedang
Sumedang is a town in West Java, Indonesia, approximately 35 km northeast of Bandung.The town is famous for tahu Bungkeng, a local variety of deep fried tofu which was first made by a Chinese immigrant, Ong Kino....
. He first studied in the Hollandsch-Inlandsche School (HIS) in Sumedang and Subang, and later moved to the Hogere Burger School (HBS) in Semarang
Semarang
- Economy :The western part of the city is home to many industrial parks and factories. The port of Semarang is located on the north coast and it is the main shipping port for the province of Central Java. Many small manufacturers are located in Semarang, producing goods such as textiles,...
in Central Java. He then (1952) took university studies in the Technical Faculty, Gadjah Mada University
Gadjah Mada University
The Gadjah Mada University is the largest and the oldest national university in Indonesia . founded on December 19, 1949; although the first lecture was given on 13 March 1946. The name was taken from the name of Majapahit's Prime Minister, Gajah Mada.UGM is located in Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa...
, in Yogyakarta.
Between 1954 and 1956, Sadli worked towards his Master of Science in economics at MIT in the United States before proceeding to post-graduate studies in economics at the University of California, Berkeley in 1956. He returned to Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
in 1957 where he became Director of the Economics and Management Institute (LPEM) at the University of Indonesia
University of Indonesia
The Universitas Indonesia, is a state, comprehensive world class university located in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia...
.
Career in government
Sadli worked at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was a key economic adviser in the New OrderNew Order (Indonesia)
The New Order is the term coined by former Indonesian President Suharto to characterize his regime as he came to power in 1966. Suharto used this term to contrast his rule with that of his predecessor, Sukarno...
government. He was one of five prominent economic advisers who became known as the Berkeley Mafia
Berkeley Mafia
The Berkeley Mafia was term given to a group of U.S.-educated Indonesian economists whose efforts brought Indonesia back from dire economic conditions and the brink of famine in the mid-1960s. They were appointed in the early stages of the 'New Order' administration. Almost three decades of...
during the Soeharto era working closely with Professor Widjojo Nitisastro
Widjojo Nitisastro
Widjojo Nitisastro is an Indonesian economist, born in Malang in East Java on 23 January 1927. He is one of Indonesia's most well-known and respected economic policy-makers, both within Indonesia and overseas.-Early career:...
. In 1967 he was appointed by Suharto as the first chair of the Indonesian Investment Coordination Board. Between 1971-73 he served as Minister for Manpower and then in 1973-78 he was Minister for Mines in the Second Development Cabinet
Second Development Cabinet
The Second Development Cabinet was the Indonesian Cabinet which served under President Suharto and Vice President Hamengkubuwono IX. The Cabinet was formed after Suharto was elected to a 2nd term as President by the People's Consultative Assembly...
.
After retirement
After his retirement as a minister in 1978, Sadli became widely regarded as one of the most senior policy-oriented economists in Indonesia. He remained a key adviser to Soeharto, he fostered his many links in business circles, and he became an active economic journalist. As an economic commentator Sadli made important contributions to public policy discussion in Indonesia throughout the 1980s and 1990s and until the time of his death. Because he was so well-known and respected he could chide or praise almost anybody in public life at will, and he often did so with gentle good humour in the numerous columns that he wrote for the Indonesian publication Business News and other Indonesian publications. He was one of the first senior figures in Indonesia to become openly critical of the Soeharto regime. The most consistent theme in his public commentary was the need for good economic policy.Sadli died quietly at the home where he had lived for many years in the suburb of Kebayoran in South Jakarta
South Jakarta
South Jakarta is a city within Jakarta Special District, Indonesia. It had a population of 2,057,080 at the 2010 Census, and is the third most populous among the five cities of Jakarta, after East Jakarta and West Jakarta...
on 8 January 2008. He is survived by his wife, Professor Saparinah Sadli, who is a leading figure in Indonesia for her work in the fields of psychology and women's rights.
Sadli lecture
In recognition of his contribution to the discussion of economic policy-making in Indonesia, an annual Sadli Lecture is held in Jakarta. The Sadli Lecture is sponsored jointly by the Institute of Economic and Social Research from the University of IndonesiaUniversity of Indonesia
The Universitas Indonesia, is a state, comprehensive world class university located in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia...
and the Indonesia Project
Indonesia project
The Indonesia Project, established in 1965 with an initial grant from the Ford Foundation, is a center of research and graduate training on the Indonesian economy...
at the Australian National University
Australian National University
The Australian National University is a teaching and research university located in the Australian capital, Canberra.As of 2009, the ANU employs 3,945 administrative staff who teach approximately 10,000 undergraduates, and 7,500 postgraduate students...
in Canberra.