Energizing The Economy
Indonesia is likely to confront looming power shortages due to insufficient capacity expansion in the face of 7 to 9 percent yearly increase in demand. Over 70 million people in Indonesia, mostly the poor, still do not have access to electricity. more [pdf 1.5mb]
Connecting the Archipelago
Indonesia’s telecommunications sector is becoming increasingly dynamic and diversified. This year has witnessed continued, dramatic growth in wireless and fixed-wireless telephony, the launch of third-generation (3G) wireless services, and increased diffusion of wireless Internet services. more [pdf 770kb]
The Road to Economic Growth
The road sector accounts for the major share of domestic freight and inter-urban passenger land travel in Indonesia, playing a crucial role in linking communities and markets throughout the country. Enhanced international competitiveness, and the availability and affordability of goods and services within the economy, especially the access to basic services for reducing poverty in many isolated areas, are critically dependent on efficient functioning of the road sector. more [pdf 1.1mb]
Flow of Funds, Flow of Water
Today, fewer than 20% of households in Indonesia have access to piped water, which is inexpensive and still of reasonable qua¬lity compared to alternative sources. The situation has deteriorated in recent years, as the sector can no longer rely on central government grants and loans, formerly major sources of funding. more [pdf 674kb]
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