In Front of Purbaya and BI Chief, IMF Once Again Calls Indonesia a Bright Spot in the World

Indonesia has once again been highlighted as one of the “bright spots” in the global economy, with strong fundamentals, credible policies, and preserved economic resilience amid increasing global uncertainties. The IMF and global investors appreciate Indonesia’s consistency in maintaining macroeconomic stability through solid fiscal and monetary policy synergy, discipline in keeping the deficit below 3% of GDP, and adaptive, forward-looking policy responses to external pressures. Amid increasingly complex global dynamics, Indonesia is assessed as capable of optimally managing the balance between stability and growth, while maintaining growth momentum supported by strong domestic demand. This was conveyed by the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, in a meeting with the Governor of Bank Indonesia, the Minister of Finance of Indonesia, and members of the House of Representatives during the ongoing series of meetings with global investors at the IMF Spring Meetings (14/4/2026). “During the IMF Spring Meetings, Bank Indonesia continued its outreach to global investors to emphasise that Indonesia’s economy remains on the right track and well-managed amid rising global uncertainties,” said Director of the Communications Department Anton Pitono on Wednesday (15/4/2026). With solid economic growth supported by strong domestic demand, inflation kept within target, and recovery in banking intermediation, Indonesia demonstrates consistent resilience amid external pressures. Bank Indonesia also emphasised that the policy responses undertaken are no longer conventional but through an integrated and adaptive policy mix, combining monetary policy focused on stability, macroprudential policy that is pro-growth, and strengthening the payment system to support economic activity and digitalisation. Amid increasingly complex global dynamics, Anton stated that Bank Indonesia reaffirms its commitment to maintaining stability through flexible yet measured exchange rate management, strengthening monetary instruments to preserve the attractiveness of domestic assets, and cautious liquidity management to continue supporting growth. Close synergy with the Government in maintaining fiscal discipline, including the commitment to keep the deficit below 3% of GDP and reallocation of spending to productive sectors, further strengthens the credibility of national policies. In the medium term, Indonesia also affirms its direction of structural transformation towards a higher value-added economy through downstreaming and development of technology-based sectors. “Overall, this series of meetings strengthens investor confidence that Indonesia is not only resilient but also increasingly adaptive and credible in maintaining stability and driving sustainable growth amid global challenges,” said Anton.