The nature and scope of our electoral defeat, characterised by weak and indecisive leadership, speaks for itself.

But many economists say growth is held back by weak infrastructure, widespread corruption and years of indecisive leadership.

But many economists say growth is held back by weak infrastructure, massive corruption and years of indecisive leadership.

Yudhoyono has himself faced growing criticism for indecisive leadership as he enters the final year of his 10 years in office.

As they do so this week's theme has been the supposedly ineffectual and indecisive leadership offered by Barack Obama's White House.