This report demonstrates that natural resources can be treated similarly to capital in national accounts, and it argues that these accounts should be revised. Using data from Indonesia, the study provides a concrete example of how the revised accounts would work and what signals the new results would give to those who make decisions about economic development.
Related Case Studies
This case study explores Indonesia’s inclusive housing policy and how the Kampung Improvement Program (KIP) became a model for in situ slum upgrading efforts both nationwide and internationally.
This study examines the carbon content of Indonesia's trade flows to assess how well the country is positioned to benefit from the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
This report examines the potential policy uses of the different varieties of resource and environmental accounts, particularly greener national accounting aggregates such as genuine savings and 'Eco-Domestic Product'.
This study examines how ecosystem services can be valued and mapped and presents a case study for Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.