ADB Papers on Indonesia

Indonesia's economic growth is slowed by poor transport infrastructure. This paper provides some rough estimates, generated using a regional CGE model (IndoTERM), of the possible benefits to Indonesia of reducing transport costs.

Indonesia needs better connectivity across the nation and better infrastructure to facilitate a shift from a pattern of resource-driven growth to a knowledge-based growth process, geared towards high productivity and innovation.

Integrated solutions are required across education, infrastructure, economic sectors, and the social sectors, in order to promote quality employment and support employment creation in Indonesia.

This paper documents lessons learned during the implementation of two loans: the Renewable Energy Development Sector Project, and the Power Transmission Improvement Sector Project.

While Indonesia's rank in overall ease of doing business improved in 2015 according to World Bank's worldwide competitiveness ranking, overall ease of doing business still ranks unfavorably compared to its regional peers.

Financial sector development is critical for reducing poverty through better access to financial products and services for the poor and low-income families.

General outlook in terms of public financial management based on the 2012 Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment indicates that Indonesia has a well-functioning public financial management system.

Indonesia's macroeconomic fundamentals remain solid despite the recent growth slowdown. However, vulnerabilities remain due to its open economy, increased dependence on private capital inflows, and widening external imbalances.

This energy sector assessment reviews the state of the energy sector of Indonesia.

Indonesia is a net importer of grains, horticulture and livestock produce. The instability of food prices since 2008 has led to a renewed emphasis on food security.