Covid-19 has ravaged Indonesia. The world’s fourth most populous country has recorded more than 28,000 fatalities as of January 2021, the highest in Asia Pacific outside of India. The government has deployed stringent measures to get the pandemic under control, as well as unprecedented stimulus packages to minimise the economic damage. The health system is overwhelmed, while major economic indicators such as FDI, exports, imports, and retail sales, all show a downward trend.

As the government seeks a path towards economic recovery, how should it balance its short-term crisis relief and economic recovery alongside its long-term development? What will support Indonesia’s growth beyond covid-19: foreign investment, renewable energy or domestic consumption?

This virtual event series will gather policymakers, business leaders and experts to assess the ongoing impact of covid-19 on Indonesia’s economy and society, discuss ways to rebuild the economy and analyse the risks and opportunities for businesses investing in Indonesia.