Australia and Indonesia Launch Katalis 2.0 to Support Shared Prosperity

Indonesia and Australia have officially launched Katalis 2.0, a new programme under the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA) to strengthen two-way trade and investment and help unlock the economic potential of both nations. The initiative was launched jointly by Australia’s Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite, and Indonesia’s Vice Minister of Trade, Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri, in Jakarta on Monday. “Indonesia is one of Australia’s closest economic partners. Together, we are creating more opportunities for businesses, strengthening economic resilience, and delivering shared prosperity for both countries,” said Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite in a statement from the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Katalis 2.0 is funded by the Australian government and implemented in partnership with the Indonesian government to support the implementation of IA-CEPA through practical collaboration between government, industry, and various economic institutions. “Indonesia is committed to expanding trade and investment opportunities that strengthen national industrial competitiveness and create greater opportunities for Indonesian businesses in international markets. Our partnership with Australia continues to support these national priorities,” said Vice Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri. Building on the success of the first phase of Katalis (2021–2025), the programme will expand trade and investment opportunities, strengthen key institutions, and encourage broader participation in economic growth, including for women and underrepresented groups. “Strong international partnerships play an important role in supporting Indonesia’s long-term development agenda. Collaboration that strengthens institutions, drives innovation, and mobilises investment will contribute to more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economic growth,” said Eka Chandra Buana, Deputy for Macro Development at the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas).