Indonesia Q2 GDP – Dismal outturn highlights need to fast-track productive spending

Indonesia’s real GDP growth lingered near 6 year low levels in Q2 2015 at 4.7% y/y (Q1: 4.7%, Consensus: 4.6%). The let up in headline GDP was broad-based, undermined by a low rate of fiscal disbursement, weak demand, sluggish investments and a contraction in exports. Looking ahead, Jokowi needs to fast-track productive spending for reviving Indonesia's dismal growth.

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