Indonesia's decentralization has been a "Big Bang" indeed. Regional spending rose, central civil servants were re-assigned; over 16,000 public service facilities were handed over to the regions; and a brand new intergovernmental fiscal system was put in place all of this without major disruption in government services. Over time, Indonesia becomes one of the most decentralized countries in the world and much more decentralized than would be expected on the basis of the country's structural characteristics. This large degree of decentralization requires a sound intergovernmental fiscal system to ensure efficient service delivery, macroeconomic stability, local accountability, and an alignment of local spending with national priorities.
Also read:
   Decentralization in Indonesia (chapter of East Asia Decentralizes)
  Decentralization in East Asia and Pacific
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