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Yayasan Berbakti Semangat Indonesia (YBSI) conducts in-depth research and policy analysis to support its mission of expanding Indonesia-US trade relations and unlocking their full potential. Our publications highlight the economic, strategic, and social benefits of stronger bilateral trade and are shared with policymakers, trade organizations, and economic stakeholders to shape evidence-based policies that drive sustainable growth and investment.

Below are the reports and policy briefs we have shared with key stakeholders as part of our advocacy efforts. For more information,please contact us at info@yayasanberbakti.org.

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Indonesia’s digital economy is rapidly growing, expected to reach USD 146 billion by 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, and digital payments, yet hindered by infrastructure gaps, regulatory inconsistencies, and a shortage of digital talent. To unlock its full potential, the country must invest in digital infrastructure, strengthen regulatory frameworks, upskill its workforce, enhance financial inclusion, and foster innovation through supportive policies and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Indonesia’s digital economy is rapidly growing, expected to reach USD 146 billion by 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, and digital payments, yet hindered by infrastructure gaps, regulatory inconsistencies, and a shortage of digital talent. To unlock its full potential, the country must invest in digital infrastructure, strengthen regulatory frameworks, upskill its workforce, enhance financial inclusion, and foster innovation through supportive policies and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Indonesia’s digital economy is rapidly growing, expected to reach USD 146 billion by 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, and digital payments, yet hindered by infrastructure gaps, regulatory inconsistencies, and a shortage of digital talent. To unlock its full potential, the country must invest in digital infrastructure, strengthen regulatory frameworks, upskill its workforce, enhance financial inclusion, and foster innovation through supportive policies and entrepreneurship initiatives.

Indonesia has made significant progress in infrastructure development through increased budget allocations and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), but faces major challenges such as funding gaps, regulatory hurdles, and private sector participation barriers. To sustain growth, the country must enhance fiscal policies, strengthen PPP frameworks, reform state-owned enterprises (SOEs), attract private investment, and address skills shortages while prioritizing renewable energy transitions.

SMEs drive Indonesia’s economy by contributing 61% of GDP and 70% of employment, yet they face major challenges like limited credit access, regulatory complexity, and low productivity. To enhance their growth and competitiveness, the government must improve financing mechanisms, simplify regulations, boost innovation through R&D and skills training, and strengthen the implementation of Perpres 22 (2022).

SMEs drive Indonesia’s economy by contributing 61% of GDP and 70% of employment, yet they face major challenges like limited credit access, regulatory complexity, and low productivity. To enhance their growth and competitiveness, the government must improve financing mechanisms, simplify regulations, boost innovation through R&D and skills training, and strengthen the implementation of Perpres 22 (2022).

Indonesia aims to achieve 8% economic growth within five years through seven strategic priorities, including infrastructure development, industrial re-expansion, MSME growth, and green business innovation. This goal requires strong collaboration between the government and the private sector, leveraging policy alignment, investment incentives, and sustainability-focused initiatives.

Indonesia aims to accelerate sustainable and inclusive economic growth from 2025-2029, targeting 8% GDP growth through strategic priorities such as food security, industrial expansion, digital transformation, and green economy initiatives. Achieving this goal requires strong policy alignment, private sector engagement, and coordinated efforts across government institutions to ensure long-term economic resilience and competitiveness.

Prabowo’s economic strategy aims to achieve 8% GDP growth by 2029 through private sector investment, industrial downstreaming, digital transformation, and food security initiatives while addressing key challenges like funding, technology adoption, and supply chain integration. The plan follows a three-track approach—engaging global corporations, strengthening domestic industry leaders, and empowering SMEs—supported by government incentives, green energy policies, and strategic infrastructure development.

A national survey on environmental issues in Indonesia found that while 18.1% of respondents frequently experience environmental problems, 30.6% find them significantly disruptive, with key concerns including rising temperatures, pollution, and ineffective government intervention. Addressing these issues requires stronger policies, better waste management, and improved public awareness to mitigate environmental degradation and climate change impact.

A survey on electric vehicles in Indonesia found that while awareness is growing, only 1.2% of respondents own one, with key adoption barriers being high costs, battery life concerns, and charging infrastructure limitations. Interest in EVs is driven by fuel savings and environmental benefits, but expanding usage requires better incentives, infrastructure development, and affordability improvements.

Indonesia’s National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029 aims to achieve 8% economic growth through strategic priorities including industrialization, digital transformation, green economy, and human capital development while addressing challenges like inequality and environmental sustainability. The plan integrates government, private sector, and global cooperation efforts to ensure economic resilience, social progress, and national security alignment with Indonesia’s Vision 2045.

This presentation reveals a unique opportunity for Indonesia to boost its exports amidst rising U.S.-China trade tensions. By simulating a 10% increase in U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, we uncover how Indonesia can capitalize on shifting global trade flows. Backed by a robust predictive model, the findings highlight high-potential sectors—like textiles and footwear—where Indonesia can surge ahead.

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