Navigating the Indonesian paradox - the future of Indonesia’s tobacco ecosystem: scenario, risk and blue print to 2035
Indonesia is home to one of the world’s largest tobacco ecosystems. Its value chain spans the agricultural sector (tobacco and cloves), manufacturing, distribution, trade, labour, and micro and small enterprises, as well as contributing to state revenue. At the same time, the government bears the responsibility to improve public health outcomes through policies that regulate tobacco consumption, particularly among vulnerable groups and younger generations.
As we move toward 2035, Indonesia faces increasingly complex challenges. Shifting regulations, global trade dynamics, technological advancements, industrial transformation, and growing attention to public health concerns demand policies that are adaptive, proportionate, and evidence-based.
In this context, World Tobacco Asia (WTA) serves as a strategic dialogue platform for all stakeholders to discuss how to build a tobacco ecosystem in Indonesia that is healthier, competitive, and sustainable — while providing certainty for all actors across the tobacco value chain.
This panel discussion will consider the following key questions:
- What are the current conditions and core challenges facing Indonesia’s tobacco ecosystem as it approaches 2035? · How can regulations protect public health while providing legal and operational certainty for all stakeholders?
- How can we secure the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the tobacco sector?
- How can oversight be strengthened to reduce illicit trade and improve compliance?
- What strategic steps should be prioritised to ensure a sustainable tobacco ecosystem through 2035?
