Jokowi has risen from humble beginnings to the apex of power without compromising his image as a “man of the people” or his reputation for pragmatism and honesty. Jokowi has a long track record of good governance, having implemented effective policies during his stint as Mayor of Surakarta (such as refurbishing markets, relocating slum dwellers, and cutting bureaucratic red tape), and as Governor of Jakarta (where he broadened access to health care and education).
佐科维以卑微的出身稳定权力巅峰，并且从未在其“人民之子”的形象和务实诚信的声誉方面妥协。佐科维拥有长期且优秀的治理成绩，担任苏拉卡尔塔（Surakarta）市长期间，他实施了一系列有效政策（如翻新市场、搬迁贫民窟和削减官僚繁文缛节），担任雅加达省省长期间亦然（增加了医疗和教育的普及程度）。