Indonesian reforms seen having limited impact

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The Indonesian government has instituted economic reforms to improve the competitiveness of its industries. New policies cut import tariffs on certain items, terminate one type of tax on textile exports and allow more manufacturing companies to enjoy rebates for tariffs on imported raw materials for components of products that are for exporting. The measures also stop value-added taxation of all imported vessels except pleasure craft and allow foreign companies to form separate companies for exports. However, observers are skeptical that these policies will make a major impact on the economy.

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Friendly policies attract investors to infrastructure

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Indonesia's investor-friendly policies are enticing foreign and local investors alike onto the country's infrastructure projects. The overwhelming economic boom requires multilateral improvement on tranportation, telecommunications and power infrastructures. Larger support comes from the invigorated private firms providing the much needed project funding. Observers see an effective Indonesian government mobilization of its fund from the private sector.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Economic Development NEC, Economic aspects, Investments

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Reform package provides shelter from currency storm

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Indonesia's economy is likely to get a reprieve from the effects of the Southeast Asian currency debacle through an economic reform package supported by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. The massive reform package, which would be comprised by standby loans of up to $40 billion, would be hinged on the Indonesian government's implementation of an economic reform plan to be supervised by the IMF.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, Management, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Currency devaluation, Devaluation (Currency)

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