Indonesia is the world’s largest Muslim-majority country and, in terms of land area, the largest country in Southeast Asia, with a population of over 270 million. Its economy is among the world's fastest-growing emerging markets, with a purchasing power parity ranking of 7th and a current price ranking of 17th. This nation’s GDP constitutes approximately 3% of the global total, and it is designated as a middle-income country. The country's population is characterized by its youth, rapid growth, and relatively high level of education, factors that portend a considerable economic growth potential. This phenomenon exemplifies a rapidly expanding emerging market.

By the Center for International Economy of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC)organized an OKH (Education and Training Week/Országos Képzési Hét) held in the last week of March 2026. The objective of this event was to provide students with direct insight into the life of an Asian emerging economic giant, such as Indonesia, which today plays a prominent role both in international relations and in the global economy. The theme and objective of the ETW are of particular importance because Southeast Asia, and Indonesia in particular, occupy a prominent place in Hungary’s Eastern Opening policy, which was announced in 2011. During the course of the program, students visited the Indonesian Embassy in Hungary, where they convened with Penny Dewi Herasati, Indonesia’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Hungary. During their time at the embassy, the students acquired knowledge about Indonesian culture, the economy, and current geopolitical issues. The excursion to the embassy provided the students with an opportunity to observe the internal operations of an embassy and a trade center from a privileged perspective. Furthermore, the two-day training program included professional lectures on topics such as the economic rise of Indonesia and the outcomes of Hungary’s Eastern Opening policy in Southeast Asia.

The training also served as a continuation of the Indonesia Rising conference, which was organized by the MCC Center for International Economy in September 2024.