Joko Widodo

Surakarta

Indonesia

Overview

Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, is the President of Indonesia. He assumed office on October 20, 2014. Jokowi is a key political figure in Indonesia and has had a significant impact on the country's politics and policies.

Joko Widodo was born on June 21, 1961, in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.
Before entering politics, he had a successful career in business, particularly in the furniture and export industries.
He served as the Mayor of Surakarta from 2005 to 2012 and then as the Governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014.

Jokowi ran for the presidency in 2014 as the candidate of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P).
His background as a grassroots leader and his reputation for being a clean and hands-on administrator contributed to his popularity.
Jokowi won the election against his opponent, Prabowo Subianto, with a margin of about 6 percentage points.

As president, Jokowi has focused on economic development, infrastructure projects, and social welfare programs.
His administration has implemented policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, as well as improving the country's infrastructure.
He has also been involved in efforts to attract foreign investment and boost Indonesia's economic growth.

Jokowi has been known for his ambitious infrastructure projects, including the construction of highways, ports, and railways to improve connectivity across the archipelago.

The Jokowi administration has pursued economic reforms to attract foreign investment and improve the business climate in Indonesia.

Jokowi's government has implemented social welfare programs, such as the "Smart Indonesia Card" and the "Healthy Indonesia Card," aimed at improving education and healthcare accessibility.
Reelection in 2019:

Jokowi successfully ran for reelection in 2019, defeating Prabowo Subianto once again.
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