Indonesia is the world's 4th most populous country with over 250 million people. It has a predominantly young population and a growing economy averaging 6% GDP growth annually. While Indonesia maintains political and economic stability, it faces challenges such as corruption, lack of infrastructure development, and disagreements within its governing coalition that can hamper reforms. The country also has strong potential for continued economic growth through developing industries, tourism, and its large domestic market.
5. Introduction
GENERAL ASPECTS ABOUT INDONESIA
1. Indonesia is a sovereign state in Southeast Asia & Oceania.
2. It is called an Archipelago (Group of Islands) since it
comprises of 17,508 islands.
3. Population is 251 million – 4th most populous country in the
world. (As of 2013)
4. Founding Member of ASEAN.
5. 1 INR = 196.46 IDR
6. About Indonesia
Republic of Indonesia
CAPITAL CITY
GOVERNMENT
PEOPLE
Jakarta: which is the business and governmental center
Type: Independent Republic
Independence: 17 August 1945
Highest Authority: People’s Consultative Assembly
Nationality: Indonesian
Population: 240.8 million: >50% under age of 29 (2010-15E annual average growth:
1.0%)
Religions: Islam 86%, Protestant 6%, Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Others 3%
CURRENCY
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
INFLATION
Average of 5.1% in 2010; 5.4% in 2011 and 4.3% in 2012
Forecasted between 3.5% - 6.1% over 2013-14
NATURAL RESOURCES
GDP & GDP growth rate
Oil, tin, natural gas, coal, gold, copper, silver, nickel, bauxite, timber, fertile soils
$ 878 Billion, Growth rate = 6%
16. Hofstede Model - Indonesia v/s India
Indonesia
India
90
80
78
77
70
61
56
60
48
50
46
48
40
40
30
20
14
10
0
PDI
IDV
MAS
UAI
LTO
17. Power Distance Indicator (PDI)
High score - 78
Dependent on hierarchy
Unequal rights between power holders and non power holders
Superiors in-accessible
Leaders are directive, management controls and delegates
Power centralized
Communication is indirect and negative feedback hidden
Co-workers expect to be clearly directed by boss or manager: Classic Guru-Student kind of dynamic
18. Individualism (IDV)
Low score of 14 - Collectivist society
High preference for a strongly defined social framework in which individuals are
expected to conform to the ideals of the society and the in-groups to which they belong
Child-parent commitment
Family loyalty
19. Masculinity/Femininity (MAS)
Score of 46 - Low Masculine
Status and visible symbols of success important; but not always material gain that brings motivation
Position that a person holds is more important
Indonesian concept called “gengsi” – outward appearances
Strongly maintain “gengsi”- aimed at impressing and creating the aura of status
20. Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI)
Score of 48 - Medium low preference for avoiding uncertainty
Strong preference towards the Javanese culture of separation of internal self from external self
Maintaining work place and relationship harmony very important
Conflict resolution- Direct communication often seen as threatening and uncomfortable situation
Using a third party intermediary- exchange of views without loss of face,
intermediary removes the uncertainty associated with a confrontation
“Asal Bapak Senang” (Keep the Boss Happy) – rewarded; no economic or status uncertainty
24. Efficiency Enhancers
Higher education and training
Country
Ranking
Indonesia
52
Malaysia
23
Singapore
2
Thailand
40
Goods market efficiency
Labour market efficiency
Financial market development
Technological readiness
Market size
25. Innovation & Sophistication Factors
Country
Business sophistication
Innovation
Ranking
Indonesia
33
Malaysia
25
Singapore
13
Thailand
52
28. Political
01
Democracy still young, however relatively stable
02
Political System: A work in progress owing to the Suharto era
03
Presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled in 2014
04
Corruption & bureaucracy
29. Economic
01
Shielded from global economic crisis (GDP growth 6%)
02
Major destination for FDI in Asia
03
Leading exporter of high-value commodities like palm oil &
thermal coal
04
Free-trade zones
30. Social
01
World’s 3rd largest young democracy & Muslim majority
country
02
Transiting from lower to middle income society
03
Literacy rate 90.4% however quality of higher education
questionable
04
Unemployment rate 6.25%
05
High crime rate
31. Technological
01
World’s 3rdtechnological implementation
IT industry largest young democracy & Muslim majority
country
02
Supply chain mechanismmiddle income society
Transiting from lower to
03
Literacy rate 90.4% however quality of higher education
Allocated approximately $205 Million for R&D
questionable
32. Environmental
01
At high 3rd largest young democracy its geographical
World’s risk to natural disasters due to& Muslim majority
location
country & topography
02
Deforestation lower to middle income society
Transiting from
03
Literacy rate 90.4% however quality of& sewage
Water pollution from industrial wastes higher education
questionable
33. Legal
01
World’s system opaque, incoherent, andMuslim majority
Judicial 3rd largest young democracy & time-consuming
country
02
Discriminatory attitude towards income investors
Transiting from lower to middle foreign society
03
Literacy rate 90.4% & smuggling involved in exports
Barriers to imports however quality of higher education
questionable
35. Strengths
Sustainable economic growth – 6%
Southeast Asia’s largest potential market
Wealth of natural resources
Strengthening Banking Sector
Diversity of human resources
Low cost labor
Tourism
Consistent development leading to considerable foreign government and multilateral support
36. Weaknesses
Logistical shortcomings
Low investment rate
Raw materials exports dependent on China’s demand
Lack of infrastructure
Persistent corruption & lack of transparency
Poverty accentuation inter-ethnic tension
37. Opportunities
Foreign involvement is allowed
Huge growth opportunities in health, education
Emerging markets – Automobiles, consumer goods, banks, natural resources, infrastructure
Large geothermal resources – big market for alternative energy technology and equipments
Major opportunities for financial firms, construction companies and equipment providers
38. Threats
Corruption, bureaucratic inertia, and inconsistent and unclear regulations.
No legal protection for employers
Deficient healthcare system
Terrorism and crimes against persons and property
Indigenous groups considers foreign direct investment exploitive
40. Risk Assessment
Country rating: B
Growth is
strong and will
be very robust
in 2013
Business climate rating: C
Economy is relatively closed: exports represent only 25% of GDP.
Growth is still driven by domestic demand, spurred by continuous
credit growth.
Exports are expected return to growth in 2013, with raw materials
benefiting from strong Chinese demand.
Inflation is expected to remain in the Central Bank’s Target Range
(3.5 – 5.5%)
41. Risk Assessment
Public debt will continue to fall in 2013 under the combined effect of
sustained growth and a low deficit.
The financial
position
remains solid
but the current
account
balance is now
in deficit
Public infrastructure investment remains weak.
The trade balance suffered in 2012 from a strong import growth.
The current account balance is expected to worsen further in 2013
despite an expected export rebound.
Foreign investments, are rising sharply particularly in the sectors
related to household consumption.
Banking sector continues to perform satisfactorily: high capitalization
and profitability ratios, falling rate of non-performing loans.
42. Risk Assessment
Disagreements within the ruling coalition formed after the 2009
elections are becoming more and more visible.
More and more
visible
disagreements
within the
coalition
They impede the decision-making process and limit the government’s
ability to implement structural reforms in 2013.
The anti-corruption commission brought several of the country’s high
officials to justice in 2012.
Fighting corruption is a priority for President Yudhoyono.
New rules restricting foreign investment in the mining and banking
sectors were announced in 2012.