Indonesian President Joko Widodo: Phenomenal Rise from Slum to Stardom

Early Life and Background

Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, was born into a humble family of wood sellers in 1961 in the city of Solo.

Populist Style and International Acclaim

Jokowi gained international attention for his populist style of governance, which resonated with the masses.

Political Career and Achievements

He upended Indonesian politics by being the first president not to come from the political or military elite.

Jokowi has acknowledged gross human rights violations in his country's past.