Jokowi Endorse Paslon Respati-Astrid, Asks Solo To Build Human Resources In The Future Ready To Face Work Competition

Jokowi met with the Respati Ardi-Astrid Widayani pair in Solo, Central Java, Monday (3/11/2024) evening. (ANTARA)

SOLO - The 7th President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that Solo needs to concentrate on structuring human resources (HR) so that it is ready to face work competition.

This was revealed by Jokowi when meeting with the mayor and deputy mayor of Surakarta number two Respati Ardi-Astrid Widayani in Solo, Central Java, Monday evening, November 4.

"Now it's physically almost finished. There are several points that still need to be arranged as good cities," he said after the joint invitation.

Therefore, according to Jokowi, currently the development should concentrate more on human resources (HR).

"Especially preparing them for jobs, job opportunities. People's needs will be many there," he said.

Asked about the figure of a leader for the city of Solo, he said, Solo needs young leaders in anticipating all changes in the times.

"You can go international, you can go global, you can answer the challenges of change because this change is very fast. Technology disruption, global changes, economic waves, geopolitical waves which not only have an impact on the country but also have an impact on the region, both social interactions, the economy, everything has an impact so you have to understand everything," he said.

At the meeting, Jokowi talked a lot about his experience while still serving as Mayor of Surakarta.

In managing traditional markets, managing street vendors, managing cities, managing bureaucracy, and others. Especially when preparing an annual events, these annual events will bring tourists to come to Solo City," he said.

According to him, this is needed because Solo does not have natural wealth that can lift economic growth.