
Why trade liberalisation should be part of Indonesia’s economic diplomacy
Analysis, EconomyIndonesian diplomats have been encouraged to promote the country's exports and attract more foreign investment. But as Awidya Santikajaya writes, unless trade liberalisation is also part of the discussion, their efforts will not come to much.

Are vested interests always lurking behind Indonesian policymaking?
Analysis, EconomyPoor economic policy outcomes in Indonesia are often blamed on "vested interests" - elites who enjoy privileged access to political parties and government officials. But as Matthew Busch argues, this explanation tells only part of the story.

Can Indonesian growth survive the end of the resources boom?
Analysis, EconomyThe first decade of Indonesian democracy coincided with a dramatic resources boom. As Professor Ross Garnaut writes, the test for Indonesia is how it responds now that the boom is over.