Joko vidodo

Early life

Born June 21, 1961 in the city of Surakarta in Central Java in the family of a carpenter. Due to the poverty of his parents, he was forced to earn a living in his childhood, working as a street delivery man and a loader. Having learned carpentry from his father, he made souvenirs for sale, later - furniture.

In 1985 he graduated from Gaj Mada University with a degree in forestry engineering. He worked for a short time in the state woodworking company, then started his own business in the same field. By the beginning of the 2000s, he led a large wood and furniture company.

Mayor of Surakarta (2005-2012)

In 2005, he was elected mayor of Surakarta ^[7] . Under his leadership, large-scale socio-economic and administrative transformations were carried out in the city. Particular attention was paid to creating an attractive cultural image of Surakarta. In particular, the city was rebranded under the motto “Solo ^[8] : Spirit of Java” ( Eng. Solo. Spirit of Java ). Significant positive resonance had measures to ennoble city parks: the transfer to municipal ownership of Balekambang Park ( indon. Taman Balekambang ) and the liquidation of the flea market in Banjarsari Park ( indon. Taman Banjarsari ). In addition, Djokovi encouraged private companies engaged in public activities.

The reforms significantly strengthened the reputation of the city not only at the national, but also at the regional level. In 2006, Surakarta became a member of the , and in November 2008, a summit of this organization was held in the city. In 2007, the World Music Festival ( indon. Festival Musik Dunia (FMD) ) was held in Surakarta, which was held at the former Dutch fort ( indon. Benteng Vastenburg ); shortly before this, by the decision of Djokovi, the demolition of the fort and the construction of business centers and shopping centers in its place were canceled. In 2008, the World Music Festival was held at .

At the end of 2011, due to the debt of the Surakarta municipality to the state-owned energy company (PLN) worth 8.9 billion Indonesian rupees (about $ 1 million), the latter stopped supplying electricity to illuminate the city shortly before Christmas , which caused discontent among residents. Djokovi in ​​a short time was able to mobilize the necessary funds and personally appeared in the local PLN branch to pay off the debt ^[9] .

Governor of Jakarta (2012-2014)

In 2012, Djokovi and Basuki Chahaya Purnama were nominated by the Democratic Party of Indonesia to the posts of governor and vice-governor of Jakarta, respectively. In the second round of Djokovi won a landslide victory over the current governor, Democratic candidate ^[10]

He won the next presidential election on July 9, 2014 . His took place in October ^[11] .

President of Indonesia (since 2014)

Djokovi’s wife’s name is Iriana ( indon. Iriana ), three children - Gibran Rakabuming ( indon. Gibran Rakabuming ), Kahiyang Ayu ( indon. Kahiyang Ayu ) and Kesang Pangarep ( indon. Kaesang Pangarep ). According to The Economist magazine, Djokovi likes to listen to rock music at high volume and once owned a guitar autographed by members of Metallica ^[12] ; also loves Napalm Death ^[13]

State Awards

•   Indonesia - Order of Merit Star , 1st Degree (2011);
•   Indonesia - 1st Class Order of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia (2014; Cavalier ex officio as President of Indonesia);
•   Saudi Arabia is a chain of the Order of King Abdel-Aziz (2015) ^[14] .
•   Brunei - Order of the Royal Family of Brunei 1st degree (2015) ^[15] .
•   East Timor is a large chain of the (2016) ^[16] .
•   Sweden - Order of the Seraphim (05.22.2017) ^[17]
•   Afghanistan - Ghazi Amanullah Khan Medal (01/29/2018) ^[18]

Private Awards and Prizes

• Included in the list of “Top 10 Mayors of Indonesia in 2008” compiled by Tempo Magazine .
• Winner of the World Mayor Prize 3rd degree (2012) for “transforming a city suffering from crime into a regional center of culture and art and a city attractive for tourists” ( English transforming a crime-ridden city into a regional center for art and culture and an attractive city to tourists ^[19] .
• Included in the list of “Outstanding Global Thinkers in 2013” ​​( Eng. The Leading Global Thinkers of 2013 ), compiled by Foreign Policy magazine ;
• Nominee for the title of mayor of the month from the London City Mayors Foundation ; 2013 ^[20] .
• He is included in the list of “50 Greatest World Leaders” ( Eng. The World's 50 Greatest Leaders ), compiled by Fortune magazine (2014) ^[21] .
• Named the financial information provider Bloomberg, the most successful leader in the Asia and Australia region in 2016 ^[22] .

Significant popularity of Joko Widodo in the Indonesian media led to the emergence of a special term - ^[13] . The foreign policy of the new Indonesian leadership was called .

Books about Djokovi

• Majeed, Rushda. City With a Short Fuse. " Foreign Policy. September 2012.
• Majeed, Rushda. "Defusing a Volatile City, Igniting Reforms: Joko Widodo and Surakarta, Indonesia, 2005-2011." Innovations for Successful Societies. Universitas Princeton. Dipublikasikan pada bulan Juli 2012.
• Endah, Alberthiene. 2012. Jokowi: Memimpin Kota Menyentuh Jakarta .
• Suroso, Gatotkoco. 2012. Jokowi: Si Tukang Kayu .
• Ambarita, Domu D .; Megawati Soekarnoputri (pengantar). 2012. Jokowi: Spirit Bantaran Kali Anyar .
• Thayrun, Yon. 2012. Jokowi: Pemimpin Rakyat Berjiwa Rocker
• Hari Prast (Illustrator), Yoga Adhitrisna (Goodreads Author), Satriyo Wibowo. 2014. DEMOKREATIF: Kisah Blusukan Jokowi
• Kristin Samah, Francisca Ria Susanti. 2014. Saya Sujiatmi, Ibunda Jokowi
• Kompasiana. 2013. Jokowi (Bukan) Untuk Presiden
• Syahirul A., Anas. 2013. Gado-Gado Kerikil Jokowi
• Yogaswara, A. 2012. Jokowi Ahok
• Sudarsono. Jokowi effect
• Nugroho, Bimo. 2014. Indonesia Memilih Jokowi
• Nugroho, Bimo; Panca Setia, M. Yamin. 2014. Jokowi People Power
• Supriyono, Arif. 2012. Jokowi, Tokoh Perubahan
• Bimoseno, Arimbi. 2014. Jokowi Rapopo Jadi Presiden
• Nugroho, Bimo; Dwi Nugroho, Ajianto. Jokowi: Politik Tanpa Pencitraan
• Tim Relawan. 2014. Selamat Datang Presiden Jokowi
• Putra, Owen. Si Nyentrik yang Disukai: Jokowi
• Kompasiana. 2014. Presiden Jokowi: Harapan Baru Indonesia
• Aksan, Hermawan. 2014. Jokowi Aku Rapopo: pandangan seorang jurnalis
• Indradie, Andri. 2013. Rakyat Memantau Ibukota, Rakyat Memantau Jokowi - Basuki
• Suwiknyo, Dwi. 2012. Jokowi: Pemimpin Yang Rendah Hati
• Soeseno, Ki Nardjoko. 2013. Falsafah Jawa Soeharto & Jokowi: menjadi pemimpin kharismatis ala Soeharto dan Jokowi
• Sugiharto, R. Toto. 2012. Spirit Semut Ireng Jokowi: Muka Metal, Hati Keroncong
• Taufani, Bernard. 2012. Jokowi: From Zero to Hero: Kisah Nyata Anak Miskin Yang Menjadi Orang Besar
• HM, Zaenuddin. 2013. Banjir Jakarta: Dari Zaman Jenderal JP Coen (1621) sampai Gubernur Jokowi (2013)
• Zaenuddin. 2012. Jokowi, Dari Jualan Kursi Hingga Dua Kali Mendapatkan Kursi: Kisah Wali Kota Yang Inspiratif
• Yazid, Husin. Berebut Kursi Jakarta Satu, Kenapa Foke & Jokowi ?: Data Dan Analisis Putaran Pertama Pilkada DKI Jakarta

Films

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  Official portrait of Djokovi as Governor of Jakarta

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  Djokovi and Chairman of the Council of Representatives of the Regions

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  Djokovi at his inauguration ceremony with outgoing President Susilo Bambang Udoiono

• Majeed, Rushda. City With a Short Fuse. " Foreign Policy. September 2012.
• Majeed, Rushda. a Volatile City, Igniting Reforms: Joko Widodo and Surakarta, Indonesia, 2005-2011. " Innovations for Successful Societies. Princeton University. Published July 2012.

• Wawancara Joko Widodo pada Suara Merdeka
• The Jakarta Post: Solo's Mayor keeps his promises
• Interview: Yogyakarta and Surakarta mayors prove good governance sells
• Berita tentang calon presiden Jokowi di pemilu 2014
• Informasi Terbaru Jokowi