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Indonesia: Facing the Challenge

As Indonesia recovers from its severe financial crisis, new opportunities
for Australian trade and investment are emerging. To attract foreign investors
to government sales of banking and corporate assets the Indonesian Government
has significantly reduced barriers to foreign investment. Dramatically lower
trade barriers in most sectors, but especially in agricultural product and
automotive markets, will assist growth in the traditionally strong commercial
relationship between Australia and Indonesia.

This balanced report helps Australian business face the commercial
challenge in Indonesia. It analyses economic reform progress including bank
and corporate sector restructuring, highlights on-going reform agendas and
risks, assesses recent and projected economic performance, explores the business
environment and identifies key opportunities for Australian investors and
exporters.