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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Indonesia's GDP growth remains resilient at 5.1 percent in Q1-2024, supported by robust private consumption which accounted for 57 percent of GDP growth [23][48] - Inflation pressures are re-emerging, with headline inflation rising to 2.8 percent year-on-year in May 2024, driven by food prices and climate conditions affecting domestic production [23][50] - The fiscal stance has expanded slightly amid rising social spending, with a small budget surplus of 0.1 percent of GDP in Q1-2024 [23][25] - The private sector is crucial for Indonesia to achieve high-income status by 2045, requiring an annual growth rate of over 6 percent and a productivity increase of 3 percent [33][35] Summary by Sections Economic Update - Indonesia's GDP growth was 5 percent in 2023 and 5.1 percent in Q1-2024, surpassing the world average of 2.6 percent [48] - Public consumption rebounded in Q1-2024, driven by election-related and social spending, while net exports negatively contributed to growth due to weak global demand [23][49] - Inflation accelerated again in 2024, with food prices significantly impacting the overall inflation rate [23][50] Unleashing Indonesia's Business Potential - The private sector is characterized by a large number of small firms, with 66 million businesses, predominantly micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) [34] - Regulatory reforms have improved the business environment, but challenges such as regulatory unpredictability and corruption persist [36][42] - Enhancing productivity and addressing structural challenges are essential for sustaining economic growth and improving living standards [35][44] Structural Challenges - The manufacturing sector is becoming less diversified, with a concentration in food and beverages, leading to vulnerabilities [29] - Regional income convergence has slowed, with disparities particularly evident in eastern Indonesia [30] - Labor productivity in Indonesia lags behind comparator countries, necessitating improvements to enhance competitiveness [38][39]

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - WTO accession represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Timor-Leste to implement deep structural reforms and align domestic policies with international best practices, ensuring stable and predictable market access [12][19] - Timor-Leste faces unique challenges, including a small domestic market, high trade costs, weak export diversification, and vulnerability to natural disasters, which can be addressed through WTO and ASEAN accession [13][14] - The report emphasizes the importance of leveraging WTO accession to enhance economic growth, particularly through services-led development and digital transformation [17][21] Summary by Sections Part I: Recent Trade Performance - Timor-Leste's trade accounted for 89% of GDP in 2021, with exports contributing 26% and imports 63% [25] - The export intensity of GDP rose from 8.3% in 2011, primarily due to oil and gas exports starting in 2019, but overall export competitiveness remains low [25][28] - In 2021, oil and gas constituted over 94% of goods exports, highlighting the need for trade diversification [28] Part II: Overview of the WTO Accession Process - The WTO accession process is lengthy and complex, requiring a tailored approach for each applicant, with specific guidelines for least developed countries (LDCs) like Timor-Leste [46][52] - Domestic institutional arrangements are crucial for effective negotiation and implementation of accession commitments, with an inter-ministerial committee established in Timor-Leste to facilitate this process [54] Part III: WTO Accession and Economic Growth - WTO accession can drive productivity and growth, with empirical evidence linking it to improved national competitiveness [21] - Services-led growth is highlighted as a promising avenue for Timor-Leste, necessitating improvements in the business climate and investments in human capital [21][19] - The report advocates for the use of trade-related technical assistance to strengthen Timor-Leste's quality infrastructure and improve trade facilitation [22][39]

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