COVID-19 in Indonesia: Impacts on the Economy and Ways to Recovery

This essential work evaluates the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Indonesia, the largest economy in Southeast Asia. It brings together experts to discuss the effectiveness of government responses, the resilience of the health sector, and the vulnerability of the labor market. The book explores how the pandemic exacerbated existing inequalities while simultaneously accelerating digital adoption in various sectors. Beyond analysis, it provides strategic recommendations for Indonesia’s long-term recovery, emphasizing the need for structural reforms, improved social safety nets, and investments in human capital. It offers a unique case study of a developing nation navigating an unprecedented global crisis while striving for sustainable economic development.