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A Gojek rider makes a delivery in Surabaya

23 Nov 2022

The State of Indonesia’s Digital Economy in 2022

Siwage Dharma Negara|Astrid Meilasari-Sugiana

This Long Read examines how the digital sector has transformed Indonesia’s economy during the pandemic. It analyses changes in consumer behaviour and assesses the prospects for sustainable growth for various digital services segments.

21 Sep 2022

Fuel Price Rises in Indonesia: A Challenge to Stay the Course

Max Lane

The Indonesian government has argued that there is a strong case for increasing prices for fuel. Given that fuel prices are a politically sensitive issue, it remains to be seen whether the government will be about to ride out the storm.

Civil Society Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics

8 Sep 2022

How Platform Drivers in Indonesia Are Being Taken for a Ride

Arif Novianto

A proposed increase in fares for ride-hailing drivers in Indonesia has been opposed by various parties. This has led to the normalisation of unsustainably low earnings for such drivers.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Labour Rights

8 Aug 2022

Indonesia Versus Malaysia: Ruffled Feathers in Chicken Export Competition?

Siwage Dharma Negara|Peh Ko Hsu

Malaysia’s ban on chicken exports to Singapore has allowed Indonesia to join the competitive poultry export market.

Agri-Trade Asean Trade Indonesian Economy Malaysian Economy Singapore

18 Jul 2022

The Nusantara Project: Prospects and Challenges

Yanuar Nugroho|Dimas Wisnu Adrianto

The relocation of the Indonesian capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan is perhaps the most ambitious government project in history. But detailed planning on how the project should be implemented should be undertaken urgently to ensure its sustainability and success.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Infrastructure

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.

Indonesia Indonesian Economy Indonesian Politics Infrastructure

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