Indonesia's Jokowi Sets Sights on 7% Growth

The video discusses the economic plans of Indonesia's incoming President, Joko Widodo, who aims for a 7% growth target by 2018. His strategy includes boosting export-based industries, securing investments in manufacturing and non-commodity sectors, and cutting political red tape. A major focus is on infrastructure development, particularly the C toll road project, which aims to improve logistics across Indonesia. However, funding challenges exist, and solutions like merging state enterprises and selling bonds are considered.

What is the growth target set by Joko Widodo for Indonesia in 2018?

• 5%

• 8%

• 6%

• 7%

Which sectors is Joko Widodo planning to secure more investment in?

• Real estate and construction

• Tourism and hospitality

• Manufacturing and non-commodity industries

• Agriculture and mining

What is one of the main challenges faced by Indonesia due to its reliance on commodities?

• High production costs

• Environmental concerns

• Price volatility

• Lack of skilled labor

What is one of the strategies Joko Widodo plans to use to attract foreign companies?

• Providing free land

• Increasing import tariffs

• Offering tax incentives

• Reducing labor costs

What is the projected worth of the C toll road project?

• 5.8 billion USD

• 10 billion USD

• 70 billion USD

• 100 billion USD