Asian Development Bank and Indonesia: Fact Sheet

Abstract

Updated yearly, this ADB Fact Sheet provides social and economic indicators on Indonesia as well as concise information on ADB's operations in the country and contact information. Indonesia is at a crossroads: 9 years after the Asian financial crisis and following its move toward decentralization, it is poised to build on consistent progress in fiscal consolidation and a smooth political transition that resulted in the successful and democratic 2004 presidential elections. Under its Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJM), the Government is aiming for higher and equitable economic growth that is sustainable, leading to job creation and poverty reduction and measurable progress toward the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). By 2009, it aims to boost average gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 6.6%, to halve poverty to about 8%, and to push unemployment down to 5%. Medium-term priorities include improving the quantity and quality of physical infrastructure, accelerating rural development, and strengthening social infrastructure and public service delivery.