Indonesia's plan for G-7 status is not bold enough

President Joko Widodo needs to invest in education as well as bridges

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President Joko Widodo, delivering his 2017 state budget, now faces greater challenges to turn Indonesia into a top-seven economy © Reuters

McKinsey has tipped Indonesia to reach Group of Seven status, having one of the world's largest economies, by 2030. With his new budget, the first since winning a second term in May, President Joko Widodo offered his boldest vision for getting there.

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