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WHAT'S NEXT?: Indonesia's GDP is forecast to grow at 5% a year over 2016-2020, supported by strong growth in consumer demand and infrastructure investment. She is likely to be among the star economic performers for at least the next decade but at the same time faces great challenges to overcome past political and social issues.

• [New] Indonesia's next president has a watershed opportunity to transform rhetoric into reality, reaping the demographic bonus and achieving lasting progress for Indonesia's next generation. Center for Global Development
• [New] Increasing breastfeeding promotion, along with implementing extensive and appropriate complementary feeding practices, is expected to facilitate SDG targets in ENT and Indonesia overall. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The current research utilized LiST to project the impact of Indonesia's nutrition policies, offering insights for policy development in other low- and middle-income countries. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Under scenarios 1 and 2, the prevalence of stunting was projected to decrease from 40.04% in 2018 to 39.82% and 39.78%, respectively, by 2028, with scenario 3 reflecting a similar trend. / Indonesia PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Jakarta - Bank Indonesia (BI) continues to project Indonesia's economic growth at 4.6% to 5.4% in 2025. Antara
• [New] Indonesia's national climate strategy aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. UN News
• [New] Indonesia's tariff rate will drop from 32% to 19%, and in exchange Indonesia will eliminate tariffs on nearly all U.S. goods. Marketplace
• In doing so, Indonesia will not only strengthen food and energy sovereignty but also establish itself as a global leader in sustainable, value-added agriculture. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• With coordinated governance, inclusive farmer integration, and strategic investment, Indonesia can unlock the full potential of its coconut sector. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• Coconut downstreaming represents one of Indonesia's greatest untapped opportunities. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• By processing coconuts into Virgin Coconut Oil, desiccated coconut, coconut sugar, activated carbon and biofuels, Indonesia could transform a traditional crop into a powerhouse of industrial growth, export earnings, rural development, and energy sovereignty. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman recently underlined the transformative potential of downstreaming for the coconut industry. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new

Last updated: 15 September 2025