Indonesia’s economy remains on solid footing this year, supported by macroeconomic discipline, policy consistency, and investment-driven growth, according to IQI Global Chief Economist Shan Saeed.
“Indonesia demonstrates a combination rarely found in large emerging markets: fiscal discipline, monetary policy credibility, and a clear long-term investment strategy. Macroeconomic stability is now Indonesia’s competitive advantage,” Shan said on Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2025).
Shan noted that international institutions increasingly recognize Indonesia as one of the emerging markets with the strongest structural resilience. Over recent years, the country has shown continuous improvements in investment efficiency, policy transmission, and institutional credibility compared with peers in the region. These factors, he said, underpin Indonesia’s capacity to absorb economic shocks while maintaining steady growth.
From a leadership perspective, Shan highlighted President Prabowo Subianto’s role in reinforcing macroeconomic foundations. “The president’s emphasis on fiscal prudence, credible monetary policy, and long-term investment strategies has strengthened confidence in the medium-term economic outlook,” he said.
Shan also stressed the social dimensions of Indonesia’s economic strategy. Increased female labor force participation, improvements in human resource development, and strategic downstream reforms in key sectors are strengthening the economy’s long-term prospects. “Women’s education is seen as a catalyst with the potential to reshape the future of the national economy,” he explained, noting that these measures help build a more inclusive and resilient workforce.
Looking ahead, Shan said Indonesia’s combination of macroeconomic stability and strategic reforms positions the country as a rising economic power in the ASEAN region. Over the next 12 to 18 months, sovereign economic stability is expected to translate into a competitive advantage, attracting both domestic and foreign investment.
“The commitment to national stability and progress is not merely a policy, but a vision that consistently shapes the direction of Indonesia’s future prosperity,” Shan said.
Analysts point out that Indonesia’s investment-driven approach, backed by credible fiscal and monetary frameworks, makes it an attractive destination for long-term investors. The emphasis on infrastructure, energy, and downstream industrial development is expected to sustain growth momentum while strengthening the country’s position in the regional economic hierarchy. With these measures, Indonesia is not only weathering global economic uncertainties but also building the foundation for sustained growth and inclusive development, leveraging its macroeconomic credibility as a strategic advantage in ASEAN and beyond.
December 30, 2025, CNBC Indonesia
(https://www.cnbcindonesia.com/news/20251230062946-4-698147/ekonom-iqi-global-fondasi-makro-ri-semakin-kokoh-kredibel)