Chatib Basri

Chatib Basri, an economist and former finance minister of Indonesia, dives into the nation's ambitious 'Golden Indonesia' vision aimed at becoming one of the world's largest economies by 2045. He discusses the dangers of relying on commodity exports and the pressing need for industrial policies to diversify the economy. Basri highlights Indonesia's challenges like an aging population and the shift to informal employment while advocating for strategies that bolster manufacturing. He also tackles the controversial nickel export ban and its implications for local growth.