Indonesia

While Indonesia has traditionally had limited resources to commit to health, it has provided a decent basic service to its citizens. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country has an adequate level of primary care, delivered through both health centres and sub-centres. Indonesia has faced significant setbacks in the past, but...

As the primary food staple for the vast majority of Indonesians, maintaining a reliable supply of rice remains a social and economic priority for the government as a growing domestic population continues to drive demand. In spite of being one of the world’s leading rice producers, the country has been forced to rely on imports to make up the...

Boasting some of the world’s greatest biodiversity and dynamic landscapes, Indonesia has long been a popular destination amongst tourists. The appeal lies in experiencing life on one of the country’s 17,000 islands, sampling the famous South-east Asian gastronomy, or seeing the orangutan and Komodo dragon in their natural habitats.

Investors will risk capital on long-term projects only when they expect to capture adequate returns from their investments. However, they will only do that if they can forecast, with some certainty, the length of time it will take to complete such projects. Since 1993, the Indonesian government has promulgated various regulations on land...

Businesses supporting and on the periphery of Indonesia’s telecoms market have been active over the past year as the sector evolved and grew. Firms selling mobile phones or owning and operating base transceiver station (BTS) towers have taken on partners, made significant investments and formed new ventures. These businesses are now in a perfect...