Indonesian authorities optimistic about economic recovery in 2022

Indonesian authorities have shown optimism about the country’s economic recovery in 2022 thanks to support from proper policy orientations given this year.
Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian authorities have shown optimism about the country’s economic recovery in 2022 thanks to support from proper policy orientations given this year.

In 2022, the domestic economic sector is expected to be one of the motivations for the recovery of the biggest Southeast Asian economy, with macro, small and medium-sized enterprises playing the core role.

Indra Darmawan, a micro-economic expert from the Investment Ministry held that investment attraction target will increase from 900 trillion rupiah (62.6 billion USD) this year to 1.2 million rupiah next year. He is optimistic that the goal will be reached.

Yustinus Prastowo, a special advisor to Indonesian Finance Minister also showed optimism about the country’s economic growth in 2022, affirming that policies given by the Government in 2021 are proper.

He held that the government will continue supporting the economy through politicies facilitating both public and private sectors. The country’s draft State budget estimate focuses on assisting health care and social welfare activities and restructuring programmes related to human resources, MSME and digital technology.

For his part, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Arsyad Rasyid said that he hopes the economic development trend will maintain in the future through the close supervision of health care activities./. 
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