Aviliani, Kadin Deputy Chair for Macroeconomic Policy Analysis, opined that by effectively addressing global leaders, the president has strengthened his international image and secured Indonesia a stronger footing for investment and economic partnerships.
"Mr. Prabowo has become a highly regarded international figure. This development essentially offers good momentum because trust is a pathway to everything," she noted in a statement cited in Jakarta on Thursday.
However, the senior economist emphasized that the diplomatic gains must be complemented with domestic improvements, particularly in easing bureaucracy and permits.
She stressed that sluggish and cumbersome bureaucratic procedures remain a significant stumbling block that prevents Indonesia from fully seizing opportunities arising on the global stage.
"We cannot afford to betray investors' trust by leaving complicated bureaucracy unaddressed, which will deter them. This is the very issue we have been reeling with for years," Aviliani affirmed.
She also highlighted demographic conditions, noting that they play a crucial role in determining economic growth. The number of citizens of productive age, she explained, directly influences both consumption and investment.
Owing to their larger share of productive-age populations, developing countries often record growth rates of four to five percent, higher than the two to three percent typical of developed nations.
Aviliani added that population aging in developed countries has led to slower consumption and weaker investment. In contrast, productive demographics drive consumption and encourage investment in developing economies.
"No one wants to invest when consumption is in decline. Hence, it is now a matter of how the government's policies can draw investors into Indonesia," she concluded.
President Prabowo articulated Indonesia's worldviews and his government's efforts toward economic progress and sustainable development during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly on September 23.
He underlined that Indonesia is moving closer to self-sufficiency in food and energy and remains committed to contributing to global efforts against climate change.
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Translator: Imamatul S, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Arie Novarina
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