| ID | 083123 |
| Title Proper | Rise of shari'a by-laws in Indonesian districts |
| Other Title Information | an indication for changing patterns of power accumulation and political corruption |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Buehler, Michael |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | A rising number of districts in Indonesia have adopted shari'a by-laws in recent years. This article shows that this development has to be situated in the context of institutional change. Shari'a by-laws allow regents to open up new revenue streams. These revenues are then used to consolidate political power |
| `In' analytical Note | South East Asia Research Vol. 16, No.2; Jul 2008: p255-285 |
| Journal Source | South East Asia Research Vol. 16, No.2; Jul 2008: p255-285 |
| Key Words | Democratization ; Indonesia ; Islam ; Political Corruption |