Retno Maruti
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Biography
Publications
Retno Maruti is a senior policy analyst at Indonesia's Ministry of Finance focused on international economic issues. She holds a Master of Applied Economics (International) and also lectures and consults in this field.
Retno’s posts represent her own views, not official policy or the position of the Indonesian Government.
![Indonesia and its bid for OECD membership](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/2023-10/Indonesia%20celebration%20comp.jpg?itok=SgrcRLgm)
Indonesia and its bid for OECD membership
The benefits outweigh the costs for one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic emerging economies to join the “club”.
![Habibie’s lasting legacy for Indonesia](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-95678089%20copy.jpg?itok=QPZMWOJy)
Habibie’s lasting legacy for Indonesia
In his brief time as president, BJ Habibie enacted economic and democratic reforms that endure to this day.
![How Indonesia finds itself in the middle of a US-China trade war](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/GettyImages-1155685439.jpg?itok=NBV3Iyfw)
How Indonesia finds itself in the middle of a US-China trade war
Jakarta is attempting to navigate tensions between Washington and Beijing by backing the multilateral system.
![Indonesia’s role in multilateral development banks](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/sander-wehkamp-506022-unsplash.jpg?itok=LSR9xccv)
Indonesia’s role in multilateral development banks
The path to leadership is littered with old players and the status quo, not economic diversity.
![Indonesia considers trade options post TPP](https://www.lowyinstitute.org/sites/default/files/styles/expert_publications/public/Jakarata_cropped.jpg?itok=URj5-Qk6)
Indonesia considers trade options post TPP
The Indonesian government is also trying to increase trade diplomacy with partner countries through bilateral agreements.