Indonesia
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Fossil fuel subsidies (USD, billions):
Fossil fuel subsidies with externalities (% of GDP):
News
The Politics of Fossil Fuel Subsidies and Their Reform (CUP)
Despite widespread agreement among experts about the benefits of reforming fossil fuel subsidies, repeated international commitments to eliminate them, and valiant efforts by some countries to reform them, they continue
Indonesia’s Village Fund: An Important Lever for Better Land Use and Economic Growth at the Local Level
In keeping with its goals for sustainable economic growth and an inclusive and equitable economy, Indonesia is committed to avoiding deforestation. As the drivers of deforestation often originate from activities
Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Indonesia (GSI)
The Government of Indonesia is considering reform of its consumer subsidies for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) due to its rising fiscal cost: IDR 25 trillion (USD 1.9 billion) in 2016:
Reports
Financing Development with Fossil Fuel Subsidies: The Reallocation of Indonesia's Gasoline and Diesel Subsidies in 2015 (IISD)
At the end of 2014, Indonesia introduced major reforms to its fossil fuel subsidies, removing subsidies to gasoline and introducing a “fixed” subsidy for diesel. At the same time, world
Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Asia: Trends, Impacts and Reforms (ADB)
This report by the Asian Development Bank measures the size of subsidies on fossil fuels including direct transfers, tax exemptions, subsidized credit, and losses of state enterprises in India, Indonesia,
International Experiences With LPG Subsidy Reform: Options for Indonesia (IISD)
This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) investigates international experience and best practice on how to reform LPG subsidies and lessons for Indonesia.