Economic structure, outlook

In: Country report. Indonesia, Heft 1, S. 1-39

Abstract

Firmness displayed by the government in respect of the presidential elections. Indonesia's relations with Vietnam and Papua New Guinea consolidated. A new package of liberalising economic reforms introduced to promote exports and to mobilise private capital. Further austerity predicted by the budget for 1988/89. Dramatic increase in non-oil/gas exports. Increase in Indonesia's external debt burden. (DÜI-Sen)