Reimagining Indonesia’s Economic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia:

President Joko Widodo’s Pioneering Approach

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10.2991/978-2-38476-090-9_13How to use a DOI?

Keywords

ASEAN Economic Community; Economic Diplomacy; Start Up; Indonesia

Abstract

The digital age’s transformation of the global economic landscape necessitates countries to adapt their economic diplomacy strategies accordingly. As part of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Indonesia is no exception in this regard. The economic integration of the Southeast Asian region has intensified competition among countries to capitalize on the burgeoning Asian market. This study seeks to examine Indonesia’s approach to economic diplomacy in the context of the digital era within Southeast Asia. A qualitative methodology was employed, with data being gathered through in-depth interviews and extensive document analysis. The findings of this study reveal that Indonesian economic diplomacy efforts can be categorized into two primary objectives in the aftermath of the AEC’s implementation. Indonesia strives to streamline the process for its domestic entrepreneurs to penetrate the Southeast Asian market. Indonesian businesses can enhance their competitiveness and expand their reach by providing support and facilitating access to this regional market. Secondly, the country aims to attract foreign investors to Indonesian enterprises. This fosters economic growth and enables the nation to further integrate into the regional economy. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of Indonesia’s economic diplomacy strategy in the digital era as it pertains to the Southeast Asian context. By identifying two distinct yet interconnected goals, the research sheds light on how the country is working towards bolstering its position within the ASEAN Economic Community.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Darwis
AU  - Aswin Baharuddin
PY  - 2023
DA  - 2023/08/01
TI  - Reimagining Indonesia’s Economic Diplomacy in Southeast Asia:
BT  - Proceedings of the Fifth Annual International Conference on Business and Public Administration (AICoBPA 2022)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 133
EP  - 138
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-090-9_13
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-090-9_13
ID  - 2023
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