There is much to celebrate in Indonesia today. Over

the past decade and a half, Indonesia has risen

from the economic turmoil and political discord

of the late 1990s to become a politically stable,

thriving democracy. Strong economic growth has seen the

nation emerge as a middle-income country with the largest

economy in Southeast Asia. By 2050, Indonesia is projected

to have the 6th largest economy in the world. Along with

significant economic and social progress, Indonesia’s

population is changing rapidly—characterized by declining

fertility, increasing life expectancies and accelerated

migration to urban areas.