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HIID's approach to on-site research is designed to help staff members apply past experience to work as advisors in specialized situations, Romer says. HIID staff members spend a great deal of time traveling to and living in the countries they study, typically spending at least two years there...
...have to know enough about the country you're working in to apply your knowledge correctly," Romer says...
...greatest leverage in the capital, but if you don't know what is going on in the countryside, you may exert your efforts in the wrong direction," Romer says...
HIID's greatest long-term success story comes from its efforts in Indonesia, Romer says. The institute has been working in the Pacific Rim nation since the 1960s and has seen a dramatic turnaround in Indonesia's economic infrastructure...
HIID has helped Indonesia with agricultural and urban development, small loans for businesses, tax reform, education and public health initiatives. Staff members have served as consultants to the Indonesian government, working closely with key policy-makers, Romer says...