Beyond Popularity: The Qualities Indonesians Most Seek in a 2024 Presidential Candidate
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Discussions about Indonesian leadership candidates are heating up as the political year approaches. One key aspect is public perception of the ideal candidate's qualities.
So, what are the criteria Indonesians are looking for in their 2024 leader?
According to a survey by the Kurious-Katadata Insight Center (KIC), decisiveness and authority are the most sought-after qualities, with 52.8% of respondents prioritizing this.
Furthermore, 50.3% seek a leader close to the people, while 47.6% want a leader with government experience and a proven track record.
A smaller percentage desire a visionary leader (23.1%), while only 13.6% and 12.6% respectively seek a leader from a professional (non-political) background or a religious one.
The Kurious-KIC survey also highlights key issues the next leader must address: job creation (77.9%), corruption (73.3%), poverty (71.2%), and law enforcement (69.8%).
The survey involved 580 respondents across Indonesia, with 57.5% male and 42.5% female.
Over half of the respondents were from Java (excluding Jakarta) at 64.3%, followed by Jakarta (15.3%) and Sumatra (10%). Respondents from Sulawesi, Kalimantan, Bali-Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku-Papua ranged from 0.5% to 3.4%.
Most respondents were aged 35-44 (31.8%), followed by the 25-34 (29.5%) and 45-54 (23.3%) age groups.
The survey was conducted from April 27th to May 4th, 2023, using computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI), with a margin of error of approximately 3.79% and a 95% confidence level.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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