The seriousness of the financial and economic crisis cannot be overstated. This has to be reflected in the fundamental nature of the reforms that are pursued and the speed and integrity with which they are implemented. Thirty years of rapid growth have added significant strengths to the economy. Indonesia has accumulated an impressive stock of human and physical capital. Agriculture and industry are well integrated with the global economy.
Savings rates are among the highest in the world.
The economy possesses a rich natural resource base, a large domestic market, and an industrious, innovative and educated people. With firm, consistent implementation of the reform program and adequate foreign financing, there are good prospects that Indonesia will return to sustained growth in the medium term.