Indonesian President Jokowi leaves mixed economic and political legacy

Country increases global influence but observers worry about weakening democracy

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei Staff Writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo leaves office on Oct. 20 after 10 years in power. While economic growth, infrastructure and people's living standards have improved under the popular president, who has increased the nation's global influence, some observers worry that democracy is waning. What are the takeaways from his tenure?

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