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...
The market in both pay-TV and cinema remains highly concentrated, but developments in 2011 and the prospects of strong growth point to a greater level of competition in years to come. Indonesian pay-TV is currently expanding at the slowest rate of all in Asia, with household penetration at a mere 3% in 2010 – roughly 1.3m households across the...
Indonesia is often described as having undergone a “big bang” decentralisation process. This view points to the unfinished agenda of Indonesia’s decentralisation architecture. But it hides more than it reveals. In fact, decentralisation was but a single act in the unfolding drama of Indonesia’s systemic transition.
The year 2011 could turn out highly important for the Indonesian province of South Sumatra, as it prepares to host the South East Asian (SEA) Games, an event that will focus regional attention on an up-and-coming investment destination. Indeed, the province also hopes to benefit widely from the attention it has received as one of the country’s...
The growth of Indonesia’s middle class has resulted in an increasing demand for branded pharmaceuticals. However, efforts to attract additional foreign investment into the pharmaceuticals industry are hampered by an array of challenges, including price controls, weak intellectual property (IP) law enforcement, corruption, lack of skilled labour and...
Indonesians are clearly avid internet surfers, but can they be made to pay? Convergence is the name of the game, with GSM operators banking on triple-play packages while fast-growing groups like James Riady’s Lippo Group are launching online news portals. While the lines have blurred between service and content providers, the challenge of how to...
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