Widodo

Widodo is an Indonesian surname of Javanese origin. The name is used as a given name or surname and is associated with several individuals, most prominently Joko Widodo.

Joko Widodo, commonly known as Jokowi, is an Indonesian politician who has served as the President of Indonesia since 2014. He was born on 21 June 1961 in Surakarta, Central Java. He studied at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, earning a degree in forestry, and worked in his family's furniture business before entering politics. Widodo served as the Mayor of Surakarta from 2005 to 2012, where he implemented urban renewal and cultural projects. He then served as Governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014, before being elected president in 2014 and re-elected in 2019 for a term through 2024. His administration has emphasized infrastructure development, bureaucratic reform, and social welfare programs. Policies have included large-scale road and rail projects, digital governance initiatives, and programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving healthcare and education access. His leadership has drawn both domestic and international attention, with praise for economic growth and criticism over issues including environmental impacts of development and governance challenges in some sectors.

Widodo is a surname used by many Indonesians and appears across various communities, reflecting the country's diverse naming practices.