Jakarta, INTI - Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartanto emphasized the crucial role of the private sector in supporting the acceleration of Indonesia’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
This commitment was conveyed during the KADIN Indonesia x Growth Gateway Roundtable: Delivering Growth as Part of Indonesia’s OECD Accession, held at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) office in London.
“OECD accession is not merely a technical process, but a national strategic priority and a vital foundation for realizing Indonesia’s Vision 2045,” Airlangga stated.
OECD Accession as a National Strategy
Indonesia has positioned its OECD accession process as a key component of its broader agenda for structural reform and enhanced national economic competitiveness.
The forum brought together representatives from the Indonesian Government, the UK Government, KADIN Indonesia, and global business leaders to foster concrete and actionable synergies.
Airlangga explained that aligning Indonesia’s policies with OECD standards would strengthen governance, improve regulatory quality, boost competitiveness, attract investment, and accelerate sustainable economic growth.
He also expressed appreciation to the UK Government for its continued support of Indonesia’s accession process, as well as to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for providing technical assistance to the National OECD Accession Team.
“Indonesia is optimistic that it can accelerate the OECD accession process through close collaboration between the government, the business sector, and international partners,” Airlangga said.
Private Sector Officially Engaged in the Accession Process
The meeting marked the official kick-off of Indonesia’s private sector involvement in supporting the country’s accession to the OECD.
UK Ambassador to Indonesia, Dominic Jermey, described the meeting as highly significant within the framework of the United Kingdom–Indonesia Strategic Partnership.
On the same day, Airlangga was also scheduled to sign the Indonesia–United Kingdom Economic Growth Partnership (EGP) agreement, further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
Chairman of the Advisory Board of KADIN Indonesia, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, noted that Indonesia’s large economic scale requires strong support to achieve higher growth, with OECD membership seen as one of the key pathways.
Meanwhile, Chairman of KADIN Indonesia, Anindya N. Bakrie, reaffirmed the private sector’s full support for accelerating the accession process.
Vice Chairperson of KADIN Indonesia, Shinta W. Kamdani, emphasized the importance of educating business stakeholders about the strategic benefits of Indonesia’s accession to the OECD.
During the panel session, Tim Figures, a global expert in geopolitics and trade, shared insights from several countries that successfully escaped the middle-income trap through OECD membership.
Support for the initiative also came from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and the Growth Gateway Programme, both of which aim to strengthen dialogue and collaboration between governments and the private sector.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s OECD accession process reflects a strategic national effort that goes beyond policy alignment, emphasizing strong collaboration between the government, the private sector, and international partners. Through active engagement from business leaders, support from the United Kingdom, and knowledge sharing from global experts, the initiative is expected to strengthen governance, enhance competitiveness, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. This collaborative approach positions Indonesia to advance toward its Vision 2045 and elevate its role in the global economy.
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