Indonesia's Islamic Educational Institutions and Radicalism Among Muslim Youth

Download or read book Indonesia's Islamic Educational Institutions and Radicalism Among Muslim Youth written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After more than a decade, Indonesiaâs transition to democracy is still challenged by a great number of issues. Many have expressed doubts that Indonesia will ever complete its transition and become a truly democratic country. Clean governance seems far from reality because of rampant corruption, ineffective bureaucratic systems, and weak legal enforcement. Political leaders have shown a lack of moral commitment, being more interested in winning political support from elite and special interest groups. Indonesian authorities have also shown an inability to protect the rights of citizens to equal access to economy, education, freedom and justice. Although the Yudhoyono administration claims the Indonesian economy is progressing, in reality, most people find life is becoming more difficult. Food prices are increasing, as is the cost of education. [Introduction, ed].