Indonesian economics still can grow and will continue to improve in subsequent years, and even Indonesia has an opportunity becoming developed country. Prospects of Indonesian economics become main discussion in the event of Excecutive Brief Leader of The House of Regional Representative of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) Leadership and People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesia (MPR RI) with economic experts. Chairman of DPD RI, Irman Gusman accompanied by Vice Chairwoman of DPD RI GKR Hemas, while Chairman of MPR RI, Taufik Kiemas present with Vice Chairwoman, Melani Leimina Suharli and and Vice Chairman Hajriyanto Y. Thohari. Economists who became the resource person i.e. Umar Juoro and Iman Sugema and it was attended by each Chairman of faction of the People’s Consultative Assembly, Chairman of DPD Group and staff in People’s Consultative Assembly, and Chairman of Committee IV DPD RI and staff. The event was held in the Leadership of DPD RI Conference Room 8^th floor, Nusantara III Building, Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (8 / 3).

Chairman of DPD RI, Irman Gusman, said this Executive Brief is implemented in order to get input from economists about Indonesia’s economy projection in the future, especially about Budget of Revenue and Expenditure (APBN) description, the indicator of economic success, and economic realities of the people. “The Indonesian economy is currently facing major challenges, especially after the implementation of free trade”, said Irman. Furthermore, Irman said the globalization on the one hand will give a positive value, but it also give bad impact on the national economic tenacity, particularly for developing countries like Indonesia. “DPD RI certainly have a concern for the economic development problems, because if the economic development is slow, then who will feel its impact is local community”, said Irman.

In his presentation, Umar Juoro and Iman Sugema stated above their optimistic on Indonesia’s economic prospects. Data collected by Umar Indonesia’s economic indicators that are strong seen from either maintained economic stability in the medium term, low inflation, interest rates can be lowered, and tends to strengthen the rupiah. “In medium term the economy high growth in non-traded sectors such as telecommunications, housing, and finance. Meanwhile, traded sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture and mining need revitalization,” Umar explained. In his presentation, Umar suggests in increasing the economic growth needs infrastructure development support and improvement of investment climate. “If economic development continues, it is possible that Indonesia has an opportunity to be developed country in the next ten or twenty years”, said Umar optimistic.

Umar statement was also approved by the Iman Sugema. He said Indonesia’s future prospects will be very bright. In his presentation, Iman compared economic situation in Indonesia before and after 1998 crisis. According to data that described by Iman, now that Indonesia economy i.e.: economic growth after the crisis become lower, after crisis the inflation become higher and its growth is low, high savings and low investment. “Actually, Indonesia still has high growth potential, if we are able to use saving in society,” says Iman. Furthermore, Iman said that in 2010-2014 the global economy is going better, so that the world’s exports and imports will increase. “Terms so that Indonesia could take advantage of this opportunity i.e. our competitiveness are increase, but if we see the trend now our competitiveness is declining”, said Iman.

In the discussion session, Chairman of MPR RI Taufik Kiemas asked if income per capita of U.S. $ 6800 in year 2019 as predicted by Umar can be realized with the government situation as now. Umar answered the dynamics of democracy in Indonesia are going well and the Indonesian economy is still able to advance with natural resource-rich, and the industry continues to increase, only the infrastructure still needs to be improved. This event is also used for participants to get input from experts on the issue of monetary policy, fiscal, way to increase investment, and how to build area based on its priority.

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