Development Futures: Indonesia’s economic policies under Prabowo — new era or same path?

Development Futures: Indonesia’s economic policies under Prabowo — new era or same path?

June 9, 2025 · 30 min

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The episode discusses Indonesia's economic policies under President Prabowo Subianto and evaluates whether he is fulfilling his campaign promises.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto campaigned on a promise of continuity and better economic performance. Is Prabowo living up to his campaign promises or taking the country in a new direction? The Lowy Institute's Lead Economist, Roland Rajah, speaks with Dr Eve Warburton, Director of the Australian National University's Indonesia Institute, and Indo-Pacific Development Centre Research Fellows Dr Hilman Palaon and Robert Walker to unpack what’s happening and the looming questions over policy, politics, and populism in Prabowo’s Indonesia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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