Regional Economic Competitiveness Forum
A forum of economists dedicated to increasing regional competitiveness in the Indonesian economy — with specialization in industrial and banking sectors, and a focus on ASEAN Economic Community readiness.
Regional Economic Competitiveness Forum (RECF) is a forum consisting of economists who have concern on increasing the regional competitiveness in Indonesian economy. This Forum has a specialization only in discussing the competitiveness of Industrial and banking sectors.
This Forum holds some research projects based on the collaboration with stakeholders such as regional government agencies, Bappenas, Business Actors, and Central Bank of Indonesia. RECF will give recommendations to policymakers related to the improvement of competitiveness, especially in facing the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).
Industrial Sector
Analysis and monitoring of industrial competitiveness across Indonesian regions
Banking Sector
Research on banking sector competitiveness and its role in regional economic development
Prof. Rina Indiastuti
Introduction & Founder, RECF
Regional Economic Competitiveness Forum (RECF) is a forum consisting of economists who have concern on increasing the regional competitiveness in Indonesian economy. This Forum has a specialization only in discussing the competitiveness of Industrial and banking sectors.
Research Projects
Collaborative research with regional government agencies, BAPPENAS, business actors, and Bank Indonesia on regional competitiveness issues.
Monthly News Series
A regular publication discussing new and emerging issues related to regional competitiveness in Indonesia — kept up to date with current developments.
Policy Recommendations
Evidence-based recommendations for policymakers on improving regional competitiveness, with special focus on ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) readiness.
RECF publishes a Monthly News Series discussing new issues and developments related to regional economic competitiveness in Indonesia — covering industrial trends, banking sector updates, and policy developments.
Editions cover topics such as industrial competitiveness indices, regional banking performance, investment climate analysis, and ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) readiness assessments.
Monthly News Series
Latest editions of the RECF Monthly News Series will be listed here. Contact CEDS to access archived editions.
Regional Competitiveness Update — Edition [Latest]
Coming soonIndustrial Sector Analysis — West Java Focus
ArchiveBanking Competitiveness in Indonesian Regions
ArchiveASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Focus
RECF gives special attention to the challenges and opportunities presented by the ASEAN Economic Community. The forum provides recommendations to policymakers on how Indonesian regions — particularly in the industrial and banking sectors — can strengthen their competitiveness in the context of ASEAN economic integration and the increasingly competitive regional market landscape.
Join or Collaborate with RECF
RECF welcomes economists, policymakers, and researchers who share a concern for improving regional economic competitiveness in Indonesia. Contact us to learn more about collaboration opportunities.