Since becoming independent and sovereign, Indonesia has never experienced so many difficulties in various fields as in this year's report. Economic development has taken place in an unsatisfactory atmosphere, with many signs indicating a setback that is worrying. That this setback needs to be stopped immediately. - Report of the Republic of Indonesia for the Accounting Year 1953-1958
Country State
New country, trouble blue
The young Republic of Indonesia was immediately confronted with significant problems. Rebellions erupted in various regions, politics was in constant turmoil, and the economy was stagnant. Exports still depend on primary products such as rubber and petroleum. The government's finances were also in a significant deficit. Amidst such an atmosphere, Bank Indonesia was formed and immediately carried out a critical mandate.
BI position
Youth, a gigantic task
The tasks of Bank Indonesia in the Young Republic were crucial: to regulate the value of the rupiah, organize money circulation, and advance credit and banking affairs. In addition, BI is obliged to help cover the budget deficit. He did this by providing advance loans by printing money. BI leadership comprises the Monetary Board, the Directors of Bank Indonesia, and the Advisory Board.
PERIOD 2 (1959-1966)
Building a National Attitude
1960-1965 was a period in which State Government was based on the Political Manifesto. During this period, the entire economy was regulated within the framework of guided economy and guided democracy, which eventually led to etatism where the state intervened more and more in all economic life." -Radus Prawiru, Governor of BNI Unit 1, in the 1960 Opening Year Report - 1965.
