Event Reports

As part of the final stages of the EU-Indonesia Economic Relations Study—started on August 2017, a focus group discussion was conducted to announce the study findings to the related government stakeholders, and to gather additional insights.

Held on 23 November 2017, the FGD was attended by representatives from the Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade, Government Procurement Body (LKPP), Oil and Gas Task Force (SKK Migas), and Financial Services Authority (OJK). The study aim to be completed by end of this year, and the preliminary finding had presented during EIBD 2017 Plenary Session.

The study itself is carried out by Institute for Development of Economics and Finance (INDEF), commissioned by EuroCham Indonesia, and funded by the European Union. It is conducted to portray trade and investment relations between both economies. Additionally, it also serves as references to further understand specific trends and processes that will affect future economic growth.

With Indonesia and the EU currently engaged in bilateral negotiations, and with Canada and ASEAN recently launched free trade agreement exploratory discussions, EuroCham and ICCC held a joint event to provide an overview regarding the EU-Canda CETA.

Organized on 22 November 2017, the event elaborated benefits for Canadian exporters and outline best practices that help ensure that gains are equally shared between all segments of society. It covered export opportunities provided by the CETA and highlighted the systemic benefits of CETA to shape global trade rules. It also discussed various themes of the CETA with a particular focus on aspects of relevance to Indonesia, including market access gains, progressive investment provisions and broad public private consultations.

Speakers: Mr. Raffaele Quarto, Ms. Nadia Bourely (Senior Trade Commissioner Embassy of Canada)