REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Indonesia is expected to play its role in liberating the Asian-African nations from inequality, according to Paramadina University's Director for Postgraduate Program Dinna Wisnu.

"During the 60th anniversary of the Asian-African Conference (AAC) on April 19-24, 2015, Indonesia should raise the basic principles of the 1955 Bandung Declaration, or Dasasila Bandung, which are strategic to mobilize the strength and unity of developing countries across Asia and Africa," Dinna stated on Monday (20/4).

She emphasized that the current economic problem is a common issue that needs to be addressed as several Asian-African countries are economically vulnerable since they do not have access to resources and possess low bargaining power in the eyes of the investors.

"So far, Indonesia has yet to take decisive steps to address this matter. In Africa, there are still many countries that do not possess adequate bargaining power while dealing with investors such as China. They can only have a soft voice when the relationship with their investor is imbalanced," she affirmed.

According to Dinna, the bargaining power of those countries with investors is not strong due to rejection from international financial institutions.

Therefore, Dinna noted that Indonesia should play its role as a balancing force in overcoming inequality that can help to maintain political stability and security in the Asian-Pacific region.

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