Publication: Indonesia Economic Prospects, December 2021: A Green Horizon - Toward a High Growth and Low Carbon Economy
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The Indonesia Economic Prospects (IEP) is a bi-annual World Bank report that assesses recent macroeconomic developments, outlook and risks, as well as specific development challenges for the Indonesian economy. In doing so, the IEP aims to inform the public policy debate and is geared towards a wide audience, including the general public, the government, the private sector, civil society organizations, and other domestic and international stakeholders.
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“World Bank. 2021. Indonesia Economic Prospects, December 2021: A Green Horizon - Toward a High Growth and Low Carbon Economy. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/36732 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”
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