The Indonesian government is actively promoting new economic drivers, including the development of the semiconductor industry, to accelerate national economic growth. Edi Prio Pambudi, Deputy for International Economic Cooperation, announced that as part of Indonesia's accession process to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a team from the OECD visited the country to identify opportunities and challenges within Indonesia's semiconductor ecosystem. The OECD mission, led by Senior Economist Guy Lalanne from the Directorate of Science, Technology, and Innovation, aimed to gain a deeper understanding of Indonesia's semiconductor landscape. The team met with various government agencies involved in semiconductor policy-making, industry players, associations, labor organizations, and civil society. The discussions focused on policy, data verification, and identifying opportunities and challenges for developing Indonesia's semiconductor industry.
This visit was part of the OECD's fact-finding mission to review Indonesia's semiconductor ecosystem. The four-day meetings in Jakarta included representatives from ministries, agencies, industry associations, and educational institutions. Special Staff to the Coordinating Minister, Prof. Hammam Riza, who is also an expert team member in the Semiconductor Task Force, emphasized Indonesia's commitment to accelerating the development of the semiconductor ecosystem from upstream to downstream. He highlighted Indonesia's readiness to strengthen the four pillars supporting the industry: infrastructure, skills/human resources, supply chain, and the supportive environment. The fact-finding mission concluded with a field visit to Batam, Riau Islands, to explore the region's potential as a hub for semiconductor industry development. The OECD team will continue to conduct an in-depth analysis of Indonesia's semiconductor ecosystem over the next six months. This collaboration marks a significant step toward enhancing Indonesia's competitiveness in the global semiconductor market and aligning with international standards and practices.
