Indonesia’s Strategic Issues in the Next 5 Years

Indonesia is currently faced with a number of important issues that require serious attention in the medium term. Various global and domestic challenges will influence the direction of the country’s development in the next few years.

Therefore, it is important to identify key issues and opportunities that can propel Indonesia to overcome these challenges and create sustainable and inclusive growth.

Some of the key issues to consider include population aging in developed countries, energy transition challenges, implementation of global sustainability standards, macro and sectoral policy synchronisation, and the positive impact of downstreamisation on the Indonesian economy.

One noteworthy issue is population aging in developed countries. Many developed countries are now facing declining birth rates, while the age of the productive population is decreasing.

This creates an opportunity for developing countries such as Indonesia to capitalise on the trend of increasing demand for services for the elderly, especially in the health tourism sector.

In addition, the challenge of energy transition is becoming an increasingly pressing issue in Indonesia. Along with the increasing awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability, the country has to face a major challenge in shifting its dependence on fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Amidst the development of an increasingly competitive global market, the implementation of high sustainability standards is also an important issue for Indonesia. Indonesian products, whether in agriculture, manufacturing or other industries, must meet increasingly stringent sustainability standards.

Global consumers now pay more attention to environmental, social and governance aspects in choosing products. Therefore, Indonesia needs to ensure that its export products meet environmentally friendly standards and can compete in the international market.

By focusing on sustainability, Indonesia can not only improve the competitiveness of its superior products, but also contribute to the preservation of the global environment.

In addition, Indonesia needs to pay attention to macro and sectoral policy synchronisation. To achieve national goals, it is crucial that policies designed by the government do not operate in isolation, but rather are mutually supportive and well-coordinated between the economic, social and environmental sectors.

Effective coordination between government agencies will accelerate the achievement of set development targets, as well as ensure that the policies adopted can create a positive impact that is equitable for all levels of society.

Thursday, November 21st, 2024
Public Communication Team
Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas
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