The COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Indonesia, Bank Indonesia Is Optimistic That Economic Recovery Is Faster

JAKARTA - Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) Perry Warjiyo said that the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine in the country will accelerate Indonesia's economic recovery. This is because the availability of vaccines and the application of health protocols are the main conditions in realizing economic recovery from the pressure of the crisis due to COVID-19.

"I explained that there is one prerequisite condition, namely vaccination and the discipline of the COVID-19 protocol. Because indeed the epicenter of the problems we face is COVID-19," he said in a virtual discussion, Monday, December 7.

Perry assessed that the government's steps to order vaccines and vaccinate in the near future will further build optimism for economic recovery in the country.

"Insyaallah (the government) will vaccinate in the near future," he explained.

Perry said that the central bank also contributed by funding the procurement of the COVID-19 vaccine by sharing the burden or burden sharing with the government. This synergy is expected to continue to improve economic prospects, especially in the next year, in line with the implementation of disciplined health protocols in the community.

"With the prerequisite conditions (vaccination and health protocol discipline), economic and financial activities will gradually improve and will improve the prospects for economic recovery," he said.