01757cas a2200253 a 4500 AALejournalIMF001240 230101c9999 xx r poo 0 0eng d 5.00 USD 9781451852608 1018-5941 BD-DhAAL BD-DhAAL Ahmad, Ehtisham. Indonesia : Implementing National Policies in a Decentralized Context; Special Purpose Programs to Protect the Poor / Ehtisham Ahmad, Luc Leruth. Washington, D.C. : International Monetary Fund, 2000. 1 online resource (29 pages) IMF Working Papers <strong>Off-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required <strong>On-Campus Access:</strong> No User ID or Password Required Electronic access restricted to authorized BRAC University faculty, staff and students In the context of continuing adjustments in the economy, the Government of Indonesia proposes to bring energy prices closer to long run marginal cost, while adequately compensating the poor. We focus on the constraints on central government policy objectives towards the poor as decentralization takes effect. However, local governments currently lack credible social protection instruments and their objectives usually do not match those of the center, which imposes constraints on program designs. We discuss the suitability of a number of safety net mechanisms in a decentralized context and draw policy implications. Mode of access: Internet Leruth, Luc. IMF Working Papers; Working Paper ; No. 2000/102 Full text available on IMF http://elibrary.imf.org/view/journals/001/2000/102/001.2000.issue-102-en.xml IMF e-Library