Indonesian President Widodo: To go all out in 2nd term to boost economic reform

Speaking to hundreds of regional leaders at the launch of “Vision Indonesia 2045”, a roadmap to become the world’s fifth-biggest economy, Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressed his commitment   to slim the government and improve governance during his second term to achieve the ambitious growth target.

Key Quotes (via Reuters):

“The slimmer our organization, the faster we can run, the more flexibly we can decide on policies.”

His administration had cut to 58 from 259 the permits required for power plant investments, but that was still too many and he wanted the figure cut to five.

“Five years ago investors came in droves, but only a few were hatched, because we couldn’t help them execute.”

“I’m so annoyed I couldn’t solve a problem that is so obvious.”

“In the next five years, I do not have any burden.”

“I cannot run again. So anything that is the best for this country I would do.”