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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Dessy SAGITA

Indonesia's Prabowo Targets Growth Spurt With Big Projects

Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto has pledged to reach eight percent annual economic growth with measures including a huge free meal plan for students (Credit: AFP)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo leaves office Sunday with high approval ratings thanks to strong economic growth, but his successor Prabowo Subianto has bigger ambitions, including an eye-catching $28 billion free meal plan for students.

While the country regularly enjoys about five percent annual expansion, the former general has pledged to capitalise on his predecessor's policies to reach eight percent by tapping the nation's huge human resources.

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