Indonesia Economic Prospects : Trade for Growth and Economic Transformation
Indonesia Economic Prospects : Trade for Growth and Economic Transformation
The Russia-Ukraine war has disrupted global trade and supply chains,exacerbating the rise in global commodity and food prices.Persistently high global inflation accompanied by tepid growth brings fears of stagflation that could endure for several years.Amidst this environment,the US Federal Reserve and other advanced economy central banks sharply tightened monetary policy to curb inflation.
This has translated into tighter external financing conditions and financial stress for some emerging markets and developing economies(EMDEs)as capital outflows have intensified.
Despite global slowdown,Indonesia has experienced strong growth in 2022 thanks to commodity windfalls and a reopening of the economy.Indonesia’s external vulnerability has been low to moderate as strong exports have supported the external balance although tighter global finances have put some pressure on the capital account.
Indonesia is projected to have a robust growth over the next three years though with significant downside risks emanating from the global economic environment.To address current macrofiscal policy challenges,the report highlights three policy and institutional areas that may warrant attention going forward.
The first is about continuing with the implementation of tax reforms to broaden the tax base and improve compliance of business tax collection.
The second is related to public spending where the authorities could over time move towards a rules-based pricing model for energy to contain subsidy pressures.
The third is improving targeting and expanding coverage of existing social assistance and social insurance programs.This means filling coverage gaps,developing a system that provides a guaranteed minimum protection across the lifecycle,and strengthening delivery systems.
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