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(iii) British Council and BBC
The teaching of English is regarded by the post
as of the first priority, and as the essential
key to the advancement of management and
technical skills which will help to establish
Indonesia on sound economic and political lines.
British Council plays a vital role in this.
BBC is regarded as a respected and admired source
of news and an important part of British
information activity. The Ambassador lays great
stress on the value of the Indonesian Service.
Costs incurred are £48,000.
(iv) Overall Assessment
after the limbo years under Sukarno, Indonesia
It
is a country which is fast developing both
cconomically and in political influence.
has been said that within a generation it will
be the dominant country in South East Asia,
provided that stability is maintained.
It is in
our interests to give support to the present
Government in its efforts to rebuild the
economy and oppose extremist influences, and to
play an increasing part in the consequent
commercial expansion of a potentially rich
country.
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