TNCS are large companies that operate in several countries; they often have headquarters in one country and factories or offices in others

(FDI) foreign countries and companies invest in businesses or industries in another country, often by setting up or buying local companies

TNCs in Indonesia

Geography

Location and importance of Indonesia

Changing industrial structure of Indonesia

International aid in Indonesia

Environmental impacts of economic development in Indonesia

This unit teaches pupils about Indonesia, a case study of an emerging country/NEE. Pupils learn about the location and importance of Indonesia at different scales and the economic and social characteristics of the country. Pupils will also learn about industrial developments, population and aid.

Indonesia: case study of a Newly Emerging Economy

When companies or countries invest in businesses in another country

Access to natural resources and cheap labour

Which of the following is a common reason TNCs invest in Indonesia?

Because Indonesia doesn’t have any cars

Because vehicle production in Indonesia is controlled by foreign companies

Why is it incorrect to say “TNCs have helped Indonesia to develop its own vehicle manufacturing companies”?

What type of country is Indonesia in terms of its physical geography?

Which of the following is a tertiary sector job?

Releasing harmful substances into the environment

Exit Quiz

What does TNC stand for?