Indonesia’s Bet on Open Commerce as a Transformative Agenda

The Indonesia Open Network is not another marketplace. It is the protocol infrastructure that could democratise digital commerce for 64 million businesses — and rewrite the rules of who gets to participate in the digital economy. The world does not lack digital platforms. What it lacks, and what Indonesia is now preparing to build, is digital infrastructure. […]

Platform Economy vs Open Networks: Who Really Owns the Market?

By Sachin V. Gopalan The digital economy has changed how we buy, sell, and interact. But it has also changed something less visible, who controls the market. Today, much of digital commerce operates through platforms. These platforms provide access to customers, payments, logistics, and visibility. They have played an important role in accelerating digital adoption. […]