Why Indonesians Doubt the Government's Ability to Fulfill Its Promises

A survey by the Seventeen Pioneer Foundation (PP17) reveals that 60% of respondents are unsure whether the Prabowo-Gibran administration can successfully implement its programs.

This proportion comprises 30% who are very unsure and 30% who are somewhat unsure.

Based on the reasons given, corruption is the main reason (52%) for skepticism regarding the government's fulfillment of its promises.

"This may be due to the public perceiving the numerous corruption cases revealed recently as a failure of the government to prevent such cases," PP17 wrote in its report.

A lack of competent officials is another reason cited by 30% of respondents for their lack of confidence in the government.

The following is a complete list of reasons for public uncertainty about the government's ability to fulfill its promises, according to the PP17 survey:

• Corruption: 52%
• Lack of competent officials: 30%
• Ineffective communication: 24%
• Conflict of party interests: 22%
• Military involvement in politics: 22%
• Restrictions on freedom of expression: 19%
• Unrealistic vision and mission: 18%
• Large number of ministries: 17%
• Excessive central control: 17%
• Influence of Jokowi: 16%
• Lack of funds: 15%
• Lack of public support: 12%
• Difficulties with large-scale projects: 10%
• Unpreparedness of the new capital city (IKN): 8%
• Lack of international support: 2%
• Don't know: 3%

The survey involved 417 respondents aged 17-44 from various regions across Indonesia. The breakdown is 51% female and 49% male respondents.

Data collection was conducted from May 12-15, 2025, using computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI) with a margin of error of approximately 5%.

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