Jakarta, May 5 -- More than just a macroeconomic projection, Indonesia's ambition to become a high-income country by its centennial year in 2045 is a dream worth taking seriously.

However, to achieve this, the country needs to go beyond gradual growth and aim for a drastic, structural overhaul of its economic landscape.

This is, essentially, a challenge for Indonesian society as a whole.

A recent report from McKinsey Global Institute outlines a road map with practical steps for Indonesia to achieve this goal.

As promising and feasible as the road map may seem, it will only yield the desired outcomes if Indonesia is prepared to undertake the challenging task of restructuring the foundation of its national economic development.

In this...