Emil Salim
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Professor Dr Emil Salim, (born in Lahat, South Sumatra
, Indonesia
, 8 June 1930) is an economist
and former Minister of Indonesia. Born of Minangkabau parents, both from the village of Koto Gedang in West Sumatra
. His uncle is Agus Salim
, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Indonesia and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 1950s.
Professor Salim graduated from the Faculty of Economics of the University of Indonesia
in 1959. He then obtained a PhD degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley
, and returned to Indonesia to a teaching position at the Faculty of Economics of the University of Indonesia
in 1964. He became one of the well-known group of 'Berkeley Mafia
' economic advisers, working closely with Professor Widjojo Nitisastro
. In 1977 he was appointed the position of professor of economic development at the University of Indonesia.
Professor Salim has held a number of governmental positions, including:
Professor Salim has chaired the Foundation for Sustainable Development and the Kehati Foundation, and co-chaired the United States-Indonesia Society. He is a member of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals.
in July 2001 launched an independent review called the Extractive Industries Review. The review was headed by an "Eminent Person", Dr. Emil Salim (former Environment Minister of Indonesia). Dr. Salim held consultations with a wide range of stakeholders in 2002 and 2003. The EIR recommendations were published in January 2004 in a final report entitled "Striking a Better Balance". The report concluded that fossil fuel and mining projects do not alleviate poverty, and recommended that World Bank
involvement with these sectors be phased out by 2008 to be replaced by investment in renewable energy and clean energy. The World Bank published its Management Response to the EIR in September 2004. The EIR served to alter the World Bank's policies on oil, gas and mining. Following the EIR process, the World Bank issued a revised Policy on Indigenous Peoples.
South Sumatra
South Sumatra is a province of Indonesia.-Geography:It is on the island of Sumatra, and borders the provinces of Lampung to the south, Bengkulu to the west, and Jambi to the north...
, 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...
, 8 June 1930) is an 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...
and former Minister of Indonesia. Born of Minangkabau parents, both from the village of Koto Gedang in West Sumatra
West Sumatra
West Sumatra is a province of Indonesia. It lies on the west coast of the island Sumatra. It borders the provinces of North Sumatra to the north, Riau and Jambi to the east, and Bengkulu to the southeast. It includes the Mentawai Islands off the coast...
. His uncle is Agus Salim
Agus Salim
Haji Agus Salim was one of Indonesia's founding fathers and prominent diplomats. He played a leading role in the creation of the Indonesian constitution in 1945 and served as Indonesia's Foreign Minister between 1947 and 1949.-Early life:...
, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of Indonesia and Minister of Foreign Affairs in the early 1950s.
Professor Salim graduated from the Faculty of Economics of 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...
in 1959. He then obtained a PhD degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
The University of California, Berkeley , is a teaching and research university established in 1868 and located in Berkeley, California, USA...
, and returned to Indonesia to a teaching position at the Faculty of Economics of 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...
in 1964. He became one of the well-known group of '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...
' economic advisers, 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 1977 he was appointed the position of professor of economic development at the University of Indonesia.
Professor Salim has held a number of governmental positions, including:
- 1966: member of the team of economic advisers to President Suharto
- 1967-68: member of the team of advisers to the Minister of Manpower.
- 1967-1969: Chairman of the technical team of the Council for Economic Stability and a member of the Gotong Royong Parliament.
- 1969: Vice Chairman of Bappenas (the National Development Planning Agency)
- 1971: Minister of State for the Improvement of the State Apparatus.
- 1973-1978: Minister of Communication
- 1978-1983: Minister of State for Development Supervision and the Environment
- 1983-1993: Minister of State for Population and the Environment.
- 2007-present: Member of the Advisory Council to President YudhoyonoSusilo Bambang YudhoyonoSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono AC , is an Indonesian politician and retired Army general officer who has been President of Indonesia since 2004....
, as the adviser for environment and sustainable development issues.
Professor Salim has chaired the Foundation for Sustainable Development and the Kehati Foundation, and co-chaired the United States-Indonesia Society. He is a member of the Association of Indonesian Moslem Intellectuals.
Extractive Industries Review
The World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
in July 2001 launched an independent review called the Extractive Industries Review. The review was headed by an "Eminent Person", Dr. Emil Salim (former Environment Minister of Indonesia). Dr. Salim held consultations with a wide range of stakeholders in 2002 and 2003. The EIR recommendations were published in January 2004 in a final report entitled "Striking a Better Balance". The report concluded that fossil fuel and mining projects do not alleviate poverty, and recommended that World Bank
World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
involvement with these sectors be phased out by 2008 to be replaced by investment in renewable energy and clean energy. The World Bank published its Management Response to the EIR in September 2004. The EIR served to alter the World Bank's policies on oil, gas and mining. Following the EIR process, the World Bank issued a revised Policy on Indigenous Peoples.