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Year 11 - Geography

Globalisation in Indonesia

Indonesia: case study of an emerging country

Unit Summary

This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country. 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 the role of globalisation and government policy in Indonesia's development.

Key Notes

  • Globalisation has had an important role in the development of Indonesia.
  • Government policy has had an important role in the development of Indonesia.
  • International aid has helped Indonesia develop and take part in globalisation.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • foreign direct investment: FDI is money invested by a company or country into businesses or infrastructure in another country
  • outsourcing: when a company hires another business, often in a different country, to carry out work such as manufacturing or customer service
  • transnational corporations: TNCS are large companies that operate in several countries; they often have headquarters in one country and factories or offices in others
  • aid: help given by one country or organisation to another, often to support development or recovery; it can be money, resources or expertise

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Aid is separate from globalisation and has nothing to do with how Indonesia connects to the world.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Globalisation has had an important role in the development of Indonesia. Government policy has had an important role in the development of Indonesia.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'foreign direct investment'

FDI is money invested by a company or country into businesses or infrastructure in another country.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Aid is separate from globalisation and has nothing to do with how Indonesia connects to the world. Correction: When countries like Australia or organisations like the EU give aid to Indonesia, they are building connections through education and infrastructure. This support helps Indonesia grow economically, attract investment, and take part in global trade.

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