Year 11 - Geography
Changing industrial structure of Indonesia
Indonesia: case study of a Newly Emerging Economy
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Unit Summary
This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country/NEE. Pupils learn about the location and importance of Indonesia at different scales and the economic and social characteristics of the country. Pupils will also learn about industrial developments, population and aid.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain how Indonesia's economic sectors have changed since 1990.
Key Notes
- Indonesia has experienced a changing industrial structure.
- In Indonesia, the balance between different sectors of the economy has changed.
- Manufacturing industry can stimulate economic development.
Vocabulary To Learn
- primary sector: the part of an economy that involves using natural resources directly from the land or sea, for example, agriculture, fishing, forestry and mining
- secondary sector: the part of an economy that involves manufacturing goods from raw materials or other manufactured goods, for example factory work, construction and food processing
- tertiary sector: the part of an economy that provides services to people and businesses rather than goods, for example teachers, doctors, shop workers and delivery drivers
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- As Indonesia is not an HIC, most people there will still work in agriculture.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Indonesia has experienced a changing industrial structure. In Indonesia, the balance between different sectors of the economy has changed.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'primary sector'
the part of an economy that involves using natural resources directly from the land or sea, for example, agriculture, fishing, forestry and mining.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: As Indonesia is not an HIC, most people there will still work in agriculture. Correction: Agriculture was once Indonesia's economic backbone, but its share of the workforce has declined since the 1990s. Today, industry and services dominate Indonesia's economy, with manufacturing, finance, tourism and digital sectors growing.
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