Indonesia’s success in achieving its economic aspirations hinges on its ability to effectively address challenges such as corruption, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and environmental sustainability. This includes implementing policies that promote transparency and accountability in government, streamlining regulations to facilitate business activity, and investing in clean energy sources and sustainable resource management.

CSIA. This Indonesia National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) provides an assessment of Indonesia’s economic prospects and examines the country’s potential to become the world’s fifth-largest economy by 2045. The NIE analyzes a wide range of factors that could influence Indonesia’s economic trajectory, including internal factors like demographics, resource wealth, and technological advancements, and external factors like global economic trends and geopolitical dynamics.The NIE explores the country’s strengths and challenges to provide a comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s potential for economic growth and its implications for global economic interests. Indonesia possesses a number of inherent strengths, including its large and youthful population, which presents a significant demographic dividend. The country also benefits from vast natural resources such as oil, gas, minerals, and timber, which contribute to its economic output. Indonesia’s strategic geographic location in Southeast Asia makes it a crucial hub for trade and regional connectivity. The NIE also acknowledges the country’s recent economic progress, including rising GDP growth, declining poverty rates, and improving infrastructure development. These positive developments indicate a strong foundation for continued economic expansion. Edited by Adrian Wattimena