Economics
Jokowi Puts Indonesia's Economy at Heart of Re-Election Pitch
- Calls for unity as campaign ramps up two months out from vote
- President aims to make further inroads into cutting poverty
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Joko Widodo has put the economy at the center of his pitch to voters, pointing to job creation and boosting purchasing power as key to alleviating poverty for scores of Indonesians.
The president, known as Jokowi, in a speech on Sunday underscored progress made in infrastructure during his first term as he seeks to build momentum ahead of April 17 elections. He also outlined key policy objectives should he win, focusing on a positive theme of taking Indonesia forward.