Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 July 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 11 July 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of British support projects for the reform process in Indonesia; and what action he plans to take to improve their effectiveness.

Answer: Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of British support projects for the reform process in Indonesia; and what action he plans to take to improve their effectiveness. [124167] Mr. Mike O'Brien: Britain is active in a number of areas in assisting Indonesia making a success of its democratic reform, including police, legal and judicial reform, anti-corruption moves, security sector reform, democracy building and the support for an independent and free media. We review our co-operation in these areas regularly, including by external experts. We have a long-term commitment to Indonesia. As one of the main donors supporting the reform process in Indonesia, we continue to strive for greater coherency and co- operation among other donor partners in Indonesia.

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