PENGARUH ASAN-FREE TRADE AREA TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN EKPOR CRUDE PALM OIL INDONESIA 2003-2012

Abstract

International trade that used in traditional and limited, now has progressed very
rapidly. The flow of goods can not be blocked even by doing a free trade agreement.
Trade liberalization is intended for all countries in the world, has long been discussed by
the experts of the economy and also the leaders of the countries in the world. Attempts to
bring this AFTA born of thinking about how to improve relationships (and also cooperation),
especially in the economic field, which is closely among ASEAN member
countries. Entry AFTA will certainly impact the economic actors in each member state.
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of ASEAN Free Trade Area
(AFTA) on the growth of Indonesia's CPO exports Period 2003-2012. The results showed
that regional cooperation in the form of regional organization is still an option This is
due to the inability of developing countries to deal with the complex development of
international relations and the notion that regionalism can increase the level of the
economy. Indonesia as a country that is known as a producer of CPO feel the influence
of the enactment of AFTA significantly to the development of palm oil exports. Given the
opportunity CPO industry is promising, it is expected the Indonesian government to
focus on comparative and competitive advantages possessed.
Kata kunci: Asean Free Trade Area, Crude Palm Oil