The role of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname in bridging the national development of Indonesia

This article will explain the potential of the Javanese diaspora for national development in Indonesia. The Javanese diaspora community is the third largest group in Suriname. The presence of a significant diaspora group in a country presents a valuable opportunity for them to play a crucial role in fostering integration between the country in which they reside and their country of origin across multiple domains. Data on the dynamics of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname were obtained from primary sources, as well as from Indonesian government documents, specifically the embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. These data are also supported by secondary data in the form of academic journal articles, books, and the web. The results of this study indicate that the substantial presence of the Javanese diaspora in Suriname consolidates Indonesian national development in political, economic, and cultural fields.