While the modern state of Indonesia only came into being after the Second World War, the islands’ history dates back much earlier: evidence of humanoid activity from 1.5m-1.6m years ago has been found on Java. Following the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, the islands experienced European colonial rule until the Second World War. The country was occupied by the Japanese during the...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Indonesia 2013
Economic update | Indonesia: Year in Review 2012
16 Jan 2013
Lower-than-expected economic growth for 2012 in Indonesia has been widely attributed to uncertainty in the global economy, with rising domestic demand and investment levels set to back growth in 2013.
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Economic update | Indonesia: Policies for growth
8 Jun 2012
The Indonesian economy is maintaining momentum in 2012, despite difficulties across the globe. A large domestic market and growing foreign direct investment (FDI) are ensuring that expansion remains steady. Policymakers and government officials are aware of the downside risks that exist, however, particularly regarding the uncertain global economic climate and the need to tackle the issues that hold back Indonesia’s long-term prospects.
While many markets struggled with debt and fall-out from the world economic crisis in 2011, Indonesia bucked global trends by recording its fastest rate of growth in 15 years. Buoyed by strong domestic demand and huge resource wealth, Indonesia’s economy grew 6.46% last year, making it a magnet for investors who have also been attracted by its macroeconomic stability.
Articles & Analysis | Local governance: Decentralisation has presented both challenges and opportunities from The Report: Indonesia 2012
Since 1999 and the beginnings of the current democratic era in Indonesia, the country’s regions have had a much greater say in their own governance and economic development. A process of decentralisation begun in 1999 has continued to impact business and investment until today, with the results often controversial. At the same time, certain...