The Republic of Indonesia will soon celebrate its 50th Anniversary of independence on 17 August 19. Over the past 25 years, Indonesia has made significant economic and social achievements, overcoming numerous challenges. The country's solid economic growth, supported by prudent fiscal and monetary policies, continues to attract both domestic and foreign investors. As Indonesia embarks on its Sixth Five Year Development Plan, it aims to further advance its economy and join the ranks of newly industrialized nations. This edition of the Indonesia Source Book provides recent data on macro-economic indicators and outlines Indonesia's future goals.