Anies Baswedan

ModernPoliticianIndonesia1969 — ?

Former Jakarta governor and presidential candidate.

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Quick Facts

Born

1969

Country

Indonesia

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)26

Total Score47.7

Anies Baswedan — Complete Timeline

2017 AD

Elected Governor of JakartaPolitical Action◆ Major

Anies Baswedan won the Jakarta gubernatorial election against incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. His campaign utilized identity politics, leading to a divisive election. He served as governor from 2017 to 2022.

ElectionJakartaIdentity Politics

Impact: regional

2018 AD

Flood Management and Land Subsidence PoliciesReform

As governor, Anies implemented policies to address Jakarta's chronic flooding and land subsidence, including river normalization and coastal embankment projects. The effectiveness of these measures was debated.

Flood ControlInfrastructureJakarta

2024 AD

Presidential Candidacy in 2024 ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Anies ran as a presidential candidate in the 2024 Indonesian election, positioning himself as a reformist alternative. He lost to Prabowo Subianto, receiving 24.9% of the vote.

Presidential ElectionIndonesiaReform

Impact: national