They take into account and also support such factors when evaluating business projects whereas in other countries only economic factors count. University and public-political spheres are very closely connected in Indonesia, much more than in many other countries. Thus persons that could personally benefit of or are aware of benefits of Austrian-Indonesian university relations regularly get into political and public positions where they can influence the process of project placements. Many Indonesian universities and other educational institutions are relatively badly equipped and therefore have a relatively high demand of additional equipment, laboratories and other infrastructure-improving devices. Thus, for the near future, a high demand for such things can be expected.
Several reasons are responsible for the outstanding Austrian export figures to Indonesia.
Without such export guarantees, de facto no public projects would be possible. Another factor is the excellent reputation of Austrian companies and their high quality products. Additionally, Austria also profits from the great reputation of German high technology, precision and high quality work. Another form of mediation is the placement of university graduates, whether it be Austrian or Indonesian students, mostly with Austrian companies. These partnerships pursue, beside social-cultural activities, again and again economic goals.