Paris, March 6, 2025 – The Europe Today: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has urged the ambassadors of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) member countries to accelerate Indonesia’s accession process, reinforcing the country’s commitment to economic transformation and global integration.
Speaking at the Indonesian Embassy Residence in Paris on Tuesday evening, Hartarto expressed Indonesia’s pride in being the first ASEAN country to gain access to the OECD. He highlighted that full membership would significantly contribute to achieving the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, particularly in enhancing competitiveness, productivity, and investment for sustainable economic growth.
Indonesia’s Economic Priorities and OECD Integration
Hartarto emphasized that Indonesia’s current priority is to increase competitiveness, productivity, and investment to create employment opportunities and gradually achieve an 8 percent economic growth target.
“By joining the OECD, Indonesia is expected to gain expanded access to markets, capital, skills, and technology,” he stated.
To sustain its economic momentum and avoid the middle-income trap, Indonesia aims for a 6 to 8 percent annual growth rate over the next two decades through comprehensive structural transformation.
The Indonesian government targets completing the OECD accession process within the next three to four years. As part of this roadmap, Indonesia has incorporated its OECD accession into its National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2025–2045 and National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025–2029.
Steps Toward OECD Membership
Indonesia is set to submit a draft initial memorandum before June 2025, demonstrating its readiness to adopt the Accession Roadmap at the OECD Council Ministerial Meeting the same month.
“Indonesia will accelerate the alignment of all OECD instrument substances,” Hartarto affirmed.
To facilitate this process, Indonesia has identified key areas requiring capacity support, a structured implementation framework, and stronger collaboration with various stakeholders. The OECD national team secretariat has outlined specific needs, including:
- Capacity-building initiatives through seminars and workshops
- Technical assistance and expert team support in relevant ministries and institutions
- Strengthening Indonesia’s representation at the OECD Secretariat in Paris
Hartarto stressed that Indonesia’s engagement with OECD member countries and the OECD Secretariat is crucial in ensuring a smooth and expedited accession process.
