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VOINews, Jakarta - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said Indonesia's world competitiveness ranking has risen 10 places from 44 in 2022 to 34 in 2023 on account of massive infrastructure development.

The world competitiveness ranking is issued by the International Institute for Management Development.

"The 10 (place) rise is the highest rise in the world and one of the causes is infrastructure matters," he highlighted while opening the "Eight Years of National Strategic Projects 2023" event here on Wednesday.

He informed that in the past eight years, 161 national strategic projects (PSNs) have been completed with total worker absorption reaching 11 million. The increase in the number of workers is one of the factors that has increased Indonesia's competitiveness.

He then requested that all PSNs be completed by the first half of 2024. He also asked all relevant ministries and institutions to monitor the development of PSNs.

"Carefully study the root of the problem. If there is a problem, give a deadline (for handling the problem)," he advised.

He also stressed the need to ensure that no PSN is stalling.

He further said that central and regional governments must respond quickly to problems faced in PSN development and seek solutions.

The President also highlighted the importance of public communication regarding the development of strategic projects to prevent misunderstandings with various parties.

He also lauded Agrarian and Spatial Planning Minister Hadi Tjahjanto for moving quickly to resolve land certification issues.

According to him, of the 126 million plots of land that need to be certified, the Ministry of Agrarian and Spatial Planning has completed certification for 106 million plots.

"Hopefully, in 2024, all 126 million will be completed," he said. (Antaranews)