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Jokowi promises Rp 100b to every city
President Joko âJokowiâ has promised to distribute Rp 100 billion each to every city in the country, which can use the funds to change their images in accordance with their own characters
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resident Joko 'Jokowi' has promised to distribute Rp 100 billion each to every city in the country, which can use the funds to change their images in accordance with their own characters.
Speaking to all mayors during the opening ceremony of a meeting of the Indonesian City Administration Association (Apeksi) in Ambon, Maluku, on Wednesday, the President said the development funds would be disbursed only if the municipal administrations met all requirements.
'There are requirements. For instance, the funds should be used to construct roads, market buildings, or space for street traders,' kompas.com quoted the President as saying.
Previously Apeksi chairman GS Lumentut, who is also Manado's mayor, said the central government should distribute road repair funds to be managed by municipal administrations.
Jokowi said the budget should be managed through the e-budgeting system, better public services and a rapid issuance of investment permits.
'The funds' usage must be accountable. The funds will be disbursed with a presidential instruction so that their usage can be well planned. The funds can be routine and can also be seasonal. It will become routine if it is well planned and the development program proceeds well. With such a program, all municipalities can change their own images,' he said. (rms)(++++)
