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Country Commercial Guides FY 1999: Indonesia Report prepared by the U.S. Embassy, Jakarta, Indonesia, released July 1998. Note*

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Executive Summary

Chapter 2: Economic Trends and Outlook
-- Summary
-- Challenges for the Habibie Government
-- U.S. Business Interests on Hold
-- Response to the Crisis-The IMF Program
-- Negative Outlook for Major Sectors

Chapter 3: Political Environment
-- Nature of Political Relationship with U.S.
-- The Political System in Brief
-- Major Political Issues Affecting the Business Climate

Chapter 4 Marketing U.S. Products and Services
-- Distribution Channels
-- Representatives and Agents
-- Franchising
-- Direct Marketing
-- Joint Ventures/Licensing
-- Steps to Opening a Representative Office
-- Selling Techniques
-- Press Contacts
-- Advertising
-- Product Pricing
-- After-Sales Service and Customer Support
-- Selling to the Government
-- Counter Trade Policy
-- Selling to Specialized Submarkets
-- Protecting Your Product from IPR Infringement
-- Need for a Local Attorney
-- Trade Promotion

Chapter 5: Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment
-- Leading Sectors for Non-Agricultural Goods and Services
-- Leading Sectors for Agricultural Goods and Services

Chapter 6: Trade Regulations and Standards
-- Trade Barriers
-- Customs Valuation
-- Import Licenses
-- Export Controls
-- Import Documation Requirements
-- Free Trade Zones & Warehouses/Special Import Provisions/Temporary Entry
-- Labeling and Marking Requirements
-- Prohibited Imports
-- Membership in Free Trade Agreements

Chapter 7: Investment Climate
-- Openness to Foreign Investment
-- Conversion and Transfer Policies
-- Expropriation and Compensation
-- Dispute Resolution
-- Performance Requirements and Incentives
-- Right to Private Ownership and Establishment
-- Protection of Property Rights
-- Transparency of the Regulatory System
-- Efficient Capital Markets and Portfolio Investment
-- Political Violence
-- Corruption
-- Bilateral Investment Agreements
-- OPIC and Other Investment Insurance Programs
-- Labor
-- Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports
-- Foreign Direct Investment

Chapter 8: Trade and Project Financing
-- General Financing Availability
-- Types of Available Export & Project Financing
-- Asian Development Bank
-- World Bank
-- Islamic Development Bank
-- Financing of Agricultural Exports
-- Banks with Correspondent U.S. Banking Arrangements

Chapter 9: Business Travel and Environment
-- Business Customs
-- Travel Advisory and Visas
-- Business Infrastructure and Environment
-- Holiday Schedule

Chapter 10: Economic and Trade Statistics
Appendix A: Country Data
Appendix B: Domestic Economy
Appendix C: Trade
Appendix D: Investment Statistics

Chapter 11: U.S. and Country Contacts
Appendix E: U.S. and Country Contacts

Chapter 12: Market Research and Trade Events
Appendix F: Market Research
Appendix G: Trade Event Schedule

This Country Commercial Guide (CCG) presents a comprehensive look at Indonesia's commercial environment using economic, political and market analysis. The CCGs were established by the recommendation of the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), a multi-agency task force, to consolidate various reporting documents prepared for the U.S. business community. Country Commercial Guides are prepared annually at U.S. Embassies through the combined efforts of several U.S. Government agencies.

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Note* International Copyright, United States Government, 1998 (or other year of first publication). All rights under foreign copyright laws are reserved. All portions of this publication are protected against any type or form of reproduction, communications to the public and the preparation of adaptations, arrangement and alterations outside the United States. U. S. copyright is not asserted under the U. S. Copyright Law, Title17, United States Code.