Mr Manggi Taruna Habir is a Visiting Fellow at the Regional Economic Studies Programme of the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Manggi Habir (7)
Will the New Financial Omnibus Law Compromise Bank Indonesia’s Independence?
Manggi Habir
The Joko Widodo administration’s repeated renewal of a bond programme for burden-sharing with Bank Indonesia during the pandemic raises questions about whether the new financial omnibus law will constrain rather than strengthen the economy.
Indonesia’s Cooking Oil Crisis: Causes and Consequences
Siwage Dharma Negara|Manggi Habir
World’s largest crude palm oil producer Indonesia faces the challenge of managing the rising cost of cooking oil, as external shocks and supply issues worsen, going into the fasting month of Ramadhan.
Indonesia’s Budget Stretched to Control a Pandemic and to Revive a Struggling Economy
Manggi Habir|Siwage Dharma Negara
A massive second wave of delta-variant infections has disrupted Indonesia’s economic growth trajectory. This complicates the government’s budget implementation and planning for 2022. While funds are sorely needed for social spending and economic programmes, fiscal prudence is critical to avoid any downgrading of Indonesia’s risk and debt ratings.
The Pandemic’s Benefits for Indonesia’s Fintech Sector
Manggi Habir
One major impact of Covid-19 has been the early signs of consolidation in Indonesia’s fintech landscape. The prospects for fintech, in a country of 270 million people with significant internet penetration and about a third of the population still unbanked, are alluring.
Indonesia’s First Sovereign Wealth Fund (INA): Opportunities and Challenges
Manggi Habir
The Indonesian government is stepping up its efforts to kickstart its economic recovery by attracting more direct investment into the country. The 2019 Omnibus Law and the recent launch of the Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), the country’s first sovereign wealth fund, are deliberate steps in that direction.