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Indonesia’s Strategic Step Towards OECD Accession to Bolster Global Presence

  Editorial INTI     1 bulan yang lalu
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Jakarta, INTI - Indonesia has embarked on a crucial journey to elevate its global standing and achieve its Indonesia Emas 2045 Vision through its efforts to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This membership is anticipated to play a pivotal role in refining Indonesia’s economic strategies, policies, and regulations, setting the stage for a more robust structural transformation.

Recognizing the complexity of the OECD accession process, the Indonesian government formed a National OECD Team, headed by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, under Presidential Decree No. 17 of 2024. The team includes 64 government and non-government agencies and will coordinate with 26 OECD committees. Indonesia is expected to adhere to 243 OECD instruments and standards to ensure full alignment with international norms.

“Through this OECD accession, the government aims to stimulate development, improve governance, and conduct what we call ‘total football diplomacy,’ where all ministries and institutions play a role,” said Minister Airlangga during the National OECD Team Coordination Meeting and the official launch of Indonesia’s OECD Accession Portal at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs office on Thursday (October 3).

The National OECD Team is currently preparing an Initial Memorandum, which evaluates Indonesia’s current regulations against OECD standards. This memorandum will serve as a guiding document during the accession process. The goal is to submit the memorandum by December 2024 to expedite Indonesia's full membership within the next three years.

Key government ministries and agencies have already responded by forming working groups and drafting worksheets that assess how OECD legal frameworks align with existing Indonesian regulations.

To further ensure transparency and inclusivity in the accession process, the government introduced the OECD Accession Portal and INA OECD Information System. This digital platform facilitates communication and coordination between various stakeholders during the accession process. It is also designed to improve response times and collaboration among stakeholders, including communication with the OECD.

The platform provides all stakeholders with tools to plan, track progress, securely store documents, and manage their schedules. Additionally, it is open for input from academics, the private sector, and civil society, ensuring broad participation in the process.

Minister Airlangga also stated that the launch of the OECD Accession Portal and INA OECD system underscores Indonesia’s commitment to accelerating reforms in various sectors, particularly in the economy, digitalization, and governance. Indonesia is the first country to implement a digital system for its OECD accession process, further reflecting its dedication to strengthening international partnerships and expediting reforms aligned with OECD recommendations.

“The accession process is intricate and involves a wide range of interconnected stakeholders. By using this digital platform, we are ensuring secure, structured collaboration and online communication,” concluded Minister Airlangga.

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