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This study explores the strategic initiatives undertaken during President Joko Widodo’s administration to enhance Indonesia's economic engagement with Africa. Key efforts include the establishment of new Indonesian embassies in major African countries, reciprocated by African nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania opening embassies in Jakarta. These diplomatic expansions signify a strengthened commitment to bilateral relations. The creation of platforms such as the Indonesia-Africa Forum and the Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue further supports dialogue and collaboration across various sectors. In response to challenges facing multilateralism, Indonesia has increasingly focused on bilateral agreements, including Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), to strengthen economic ties. President Widodo’s official visit to Africa underscores the significance of these initiatives. Additionally, this study highlights the role of people-to-people diplomacy, specifically through the African trading community in Tanah Abang, Jakarta, which serves as a critical bridge between Indonesia and Africa. Despite its importance, this informal network remains underutilized and needs further enhancement to fully leverage its potential in fostering deeper diplomatic and economic ties. This study demonstrates Indonesia’s proactive measures under President Widodo’s leadership to expand and deepen its economic engagement with Africa, highlighting the need to enhance informal people-to-people connections as a complement to formal diplomatic efforts.

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Indonesia-Africa Economic Relations: Leveraging Diplomatic Efforts, Bilateral Agreements, and Informal Networks

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    2025年

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  • Ahmad Helmy Fuady,
  • Bondan Widyatmoko,
  • Muzzar Kresna,
  • Saiful Hakam

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This study explores the strategic initiatives undertaken during President Joko Widodo’s administration to enhance Indonesia's economic engagement with Africa. Key efforts include the establishment of new Indonesian embassies in major African countries, reciprocated by African nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania opening embassies in Jakarta. These diplomatic expansions signify a strengthened commitment to bilateral relations. The creation of platforms such as the Indonesia-Africa Forum and the Indonesia-Africa Infrastructure Dialogue further supports dialogue and collaboration across various sectors. In response to challenges facing multilateralism, Indonesia has increasingly focused on bilateral agreements, including Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), to strengthen economic ties. President Widodo’s official visit to Africa underscores the significance of these initiatives. Additionally, this study highlights the role of people-to-people diplomacy, specifically through the African trading community in Tanah Abang, Jakarta, which serves as a critical bridge between Indonesia and Africa. Despite its importance, this informal network remains underutilized and needs further enhancement to fully leverage its potential in fostering deeper diplomatic and economic ties. This study demonstrates Indonesia’s proactive measures under President Widodo’s leadership to expand and deepen its economic engagement with Africa, highlighting the need to enhance informal people-to-people connections as a complement to formal diplomatic efforts.