Head of the Center of Industry, Trade and Investment INDEF, Andry Satrio Nugroho, assessed that the current national economic development has not fully reflected the real conditions faced by business actors and the community.
According to him, although various macroeconomic indicators show a relatively positive trend, there are still a number of structural issues that need serious attention from the government.
Andry explained that the challenges include the weak performance of the manufacturing sector, the non-optimal realization of investments, and the decline in people's purchasing power due to increasing living costs.
This condition, according to him, shows that economic growth has not provided a balanced impact on the business world and people's welfare.
Furthermore, Andry emphasized the importance of the government conducting a thorough evaluation of the economic policies that have been implemented. He also encouraged the strengthening of collaboration between the government and all stakeholders, including business actors, academics, industry associations, and economic research institutions, so that the policies produced are more responsive to dynamics and needs in the field.
In addition, Andry assessed that transparency in the management of state finances and economic policies is an important factor in building public confidence and creating certainty for the business world. According to him, openness to information and good communication will support the creation of a healthy investment climate while increasing the effectiveness of the implementation of national economic policies.
Although he conveyed a number of critical notes, Andry emphasized that INDEF still supports various government efforts in encouraging Indonesia's economic growth and development. However, he hopes that the government will also provide a space for constructive dialogue and respond to various inputs from observers and economic academics as part of the policy improvement process.
"Input from various parties should be seen as a form of participation in building the national economy, so that more effective, accountable policies are created, and are able to respond to the economic challenges facing Indonesia," said Andry.
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