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Candidates Ganjar Pranowo (left), Prabowo Subianto and Anies Baswedan faced off for their first Indonesia presidential debate at the General Elections Commission office in Jakarta on Dec. 12. (Photo: Ganjar Pranowo)
Indonesia is set to hold its Presidential Election in February 2024. The General Election Commision (Komisi Pemilihan Umum, KPU) officially announced 3 pairs of presidential and vide-presidential candidates in November. The first debate took place on December 12, primarily focusing on corruption and human rights issues, while the second debate is scheduled for the 22nd, addressing topics related to economic development, infrastructure, and urban areas. It is expected that energy issues will also be inseparable. Reccessary has compiled statements from each candidate tried to piece together possible directions of renewable energy.
National Democratic Party (Partai Nasional Demokrat, NasDem)
- Presidential Candidate: Anies Baswedan, Current Governor of DKI Jakarta
- Vide-presidential: Muhaimin Iskandar, Current Deputy Speaker of the People’s Representative Council
