Yogyakarta, June 3, 2025 – The Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Study Program hosted an online guest lecture on Agricultural Management and Economics via Zoom Meeting. This activity raised the theme “Indonesian and Global Macroeconomic Conditions: Opportunities and Challenges” by presenting Ikhlas, S.Si, as Equity Manager at Mandiri Manajemen Investasi (MMI), Bank Mandiri, as the main speaker.
This activity aims to enrich students’ understanding of the dynamics of the global and national economy, which continue to develop and become increasingly complex. The resource person explained the latest analysis from a macroeconomic perspective, both globally and domestically, as well as how global economic trends and risks can impact market stability, the real sector, and agricultural development in Indonesia.
In his presentation, the resource person explained that the current global economic challenges are still dominated by the continued effects of the trade war, the US credit rating downgrade, and the uncertainty of fiscal and monetary policies of major countries. These conditions create pressure on global markets and increase the risk of stagflation.
Meanwhile, domestically, the Indonesian economy is relatively stable, with moderate GDP growth and low inflation. Nonetheless, there are challenges, including weakening exports, slowing private sector borrowing, and dependence on global dynamics. On the other hand, the stability of the rupiah exchange rate, accommodative interest rate policy, and domestic investment potential provide strategic opportunities for growth in productive sectors, including agriculture and agribusiness.
This guest lecture also supports the achievement of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, through understanding economic conditions to create inclusive and sustainable growth strategies. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, by emphasizing the importance of strengthening the domestic economy amid global pressures. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by encouraging careful and adaptive management of economic resources to global risks.
Through this guest lecture, students gain not only a theoretical understanding of macroeconomics but are also equipped with practical perspectives from the world of investment and finance. This activity will encourage students to be better prepared to analyze economic challenges and design data-driven solutions for the management of the agricultural and agribusiness sectors in the future.
Author : Aprilia Dwi Hastuti
Admin of the Website for the Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture, UGM