Indonesia Takes A Closer Step to Join OECD

Key Summary:
- Indonesia is in the process of accession and to complete initial memorandum
- The government targets a March 2025 deadline to join the international body
- Joining OECD means Indonesia's regulations are influenced by foreign nations
The Indonesian government is currently in the accession process to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) as part of its strategy to strengthen investment and drive economic growth toward Indonesia Emas 2045.
Context: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, stated that Indonesia is in the process of completing its initial memorandum; a cross-sector document aligning national regulations with OECD standards.