ARTICLES

31 May 2022

Analysing Public Opinion on Moving Indonesia’s Capital: Demographic and Attitudinal Trends

Burhanuddin Muhtadi

Public support for President Jokowi’s ambitious plan to move the Indonesian capital to East Kalimantan has waned. Urgent efforts are needed to address this slide to ensure successful implementation of the move.

30 May 2022

To Ban or Not To Ban? How Indonesia Can Overcome the Global Food Crisis

Maria Monica Wihardja|Arianto Patunru

Jakarta’s latest decision to briefly ban the export of crude palm oil has not helped Indonesians reeling from rising food prices. Rather than bending with the political wind, Indonesia’s leaders should steer its course by reconsidering fundamentals to improve its competitiveness in the global food economy.

Environment Food Security Indonesia Indonesian Economy International Trade

26 May 2022

Out of the Frying Pan Into the Fire: Cooking Oil Burns Jokowi’s Popularity

Burhanuddin Muhtadi|Julia Lau

Rising inflation in Indonesia, especially for cooking oil prices, has dented President Joko Widodo’s popularity. If left unresolved, his party’s showing in the next elections could well be adversely affected by this issue.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics

24 May 2022

Investment Trends and Industrial Prospects in Indonesia

Yanuar Fajari|Siwage Dharma Negara

While total investments into Indonesia have increased over the years, much of these were driven by a rapid increase in domestic direct investment while foreign direct investment remained relatively stagnant.

Foreign Direct Investment Indonesia Indonesian Economy

28 Apr 2022

Indonesia’s New Food Agency: No Fast Food Solutions

Maria Monica Wihardja|Siwage Dharma Negara

Indonesia's food policy management has received a potential boost as it has set up a new National Food Agency (NFA), but vast challenges lie ahead as NFA's leader figures out how to feed the world's fourth most populous country in the face of growing external shocks to its food supplies.

Agriculture Food Security Indonesia Indonesian Economy

29 Mar 2022

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 Indonesian Economy

2 Mar 2022

Parsing Objections to Moving Indonesia’s Capital

Yanuar Nugroho

There are substantial and valid concerns about the government’s decision to move Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan. It should have taken these concerns into account.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Infrastructure

28 Feb 2022

A Roadmap for Consolidating Jokowi’s Legacy

Yanuar Nugroho|Hui Yew-Foong

With about two years left in power, Jokowi needs a viable roadmap and sound execution of policies to achieve significant results for his stated priorities. This Long Read proposes some steps to consider.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics

26 Jan 2022

Tackling the Challenges of Financial Inclusion and Illegal Lending in Indonesia

Irni Rahmayani Johan

The heavy financial toll of the pandemic on Indonesia’s poor has led to spikes in illegal moneylending activity. Urgent steps are needed to protect the vulnerable from the risks of financial exploitation.

Finance Indonesia Indonesian Economy

17 Nov 2021

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.

Economic Development Indonesia Indonesian Economy