Indonesia's OECD bid enters next stage: 5 things to know

Accession takes 'long time' due to rigorous evaluation, says expert

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Indonesia's accession to the OECD could motivate other ASEAN countries to become members of the group. (Source photos by AP)

NANA SHIBATA and ISMI DAMAYANTI, Nikkei staff writers

JAKARTA -- Indonesia's aspiration to join the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has reached a remarkable step, with the group this week formally opening talks for its accession just days after Indonesia held an election to choose its next president.

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