Indonesia’s competitiveness has succeeded in occupying the highest ranking in its history. This is based on the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) through the release of the 2024 World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) regarding the competitiveness of various countries.
Indonesia is ranked 27th out of 67 countries, up 7 places from last year in 34th position with a score of 71.52. Since 1997, this is the first time Indonesia has reached the top 20 rankings, only behind Singapore (rank 1) and Thailand (rank 25) in the Southeast Asia region.
The Ministry of Investment/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) considers the surge in Indonesia’s competitiveness ranking as a positive thing to increase investor confidence, especially foreign investors. Special Staff for Regional Relations at the Ministry of Investment/BKPM Tina Talisa assessed that the steps taken by the government under the leadership of President Joko Widodo were correct.
“It is proven by the efforts that have been made during the 2 periods of this government, Indonesia’s competitiveness shot to 27th position. The highest ranking in history. This is a positive thing that shows that we are truly ready to compete. Moreover, among ASEAN countries, we have entered the top three,” said Tina in her statement, Friday (28/6/2024).
He explained that previously Indonesia was ranked 34th (2023), 44th (2022), 37th (2021) and 40th(2020). IMD itself has carried out WCR assessments since 1989 and Indonesia has been recorded as having participated in assessments since 1997.
“It is proven by the efforts that have been made during the 2 periods of this government, Indonesia’s competitiveness shot to 27th position. The highest ranking in history. This is a positive thing that shows that we are truly ready to compete. Moreover, among ASEAN countries, we have entered the top three,” said Tina in her statement, Friday (28/6/2024).
“Institutionally, the government has made a lot of improvements. In 2020 the CK Law (Job Creation Law) was created, which will be perfected in 2023 through the CK Perppu. Here we also emphasize a more inclusive economy, empowering MSMEs. Not only in the Ministry of Investment, but all ministries also “Institutions consistently implement it,” added Tina.
June 28, 2024, detikFinance
(https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-7413812/daya-saing-ri-loncat-ke-posisi-tertinggi-sepanjang-sejarah-apa-dampaknya)