Development in the Jokowi Era Enjoyed by All Levels of Society

The Joko Widodo (Jokowi) government for two terms has focused on development that aims to reach all levels of society throughout Indonesia. One of the most prominent policies is massive and even infrastructure development. This infrastructure development program is not only limited to Java, but also expanded to outside Java. However, the government continues to make maximum efforts for other regions, including Papua.

So far, Papua is still considered an area that is often marginalized in the national development program in the previous government era. During President Jokowi’s era, all levels of society can enjoy the positive impacts of development with an increase in a number of aspects, one of which is the economic aspect in society.

Infrastructure such as toll roads, bridges, airports, and ports have been built and expanded in various regions of Indonesia. This has a significant impact on mobility and connectivity between regions, which were previously difficult to access due to limited infrastructure. For example, with the existence of toll roads connecting various cities on Java, the travel time that used to take dozens of hours can now be shortened to only 4-6 hours. This development allows faster and easier access, not only for the benefit of local communities but also in supporting economic sectors such as trade and tourism.

The success and achievements of development in the Jokowi administration are recognized by many parties. Member of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Robert J Kardinal said that President Jokowi has built well, especially infrastructure throughout Indonesia in the last 10 years, the development carried out by the government during President Jokowi’s leadership era can truly be enjoyed by all levels of society. Infrastructure programs in the era of President Jokowi have been implemented well so as to help development and improve the community’s economy.

One concrete example of equitable development is Jokowi’s attention to Papua. One of the policies that is most beneficial to the Papuan people is the single-price fuel policy, which allows fuel prices in Papua to be the same as other regions in Indonesia. Before this policy, fuel prices in Papua were much more expensive, resulting in high living costs and difficult access to basic needs. With this policy, the Papuan people have felt significant improvements in their quality of life and access to daily needs.

In addition, infrastructure development in Papua also includes roads, bridges, and other public facilities, which strengthen connectivity between remote areas in the province. This policy not only accelerates the distribution of goods and services, but also supports local economic growth by opening up more opportunities for industrial and trade development in the region.

Furthermore, from a number of efforts made by President Jokowi, Member of Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Willy Aditya appreciated the achievements that President Jokowi had made during his leadership, one of the most extraordinary of which was the development of the Indonesian National Capital (IKN).
The development of a new capital city is one of the visionary projects carried out in the Jokowi era. The relocation of the capital city from Jakarta to East Kalimantan is not only a matter of physical relocation, but also a strategic effort to encourage equitable development outside Java. So far, development in Indonesia has often been centered on the island of Java, while areas outside Java have received less attention. With the existence of IKN, it is hoped that equitable development can be realized, especially in Kalimantan which has so far been less affected by national development.

However, infrastructure is not Jokowi’s only achievement. In the legislative sector, several important breakthroughs have also been achieved, one of which is the Omnibus Law. This law aims to simplify complex regulations and accelerate investment and economic development. Although the Omnibus Law has drawn pros and cons, its effectiveness in simplifying bureaucracy and economic regulations is recognized as one of the important steps in driving national economic growth. This regulatory simplification, in addition to infrastructure development, has helped speed up the licensing process, attract more investors, and create new jobs in various sectors.