Jakarta Will Become Global Leader

Jakarta Will Become Global Leader




Jakarta and Manila , and termacet two most populous city in Asia , seems to be improving in the next two decades , according to AT Kearney .

Consultancy from the United States was putting Jakarta at the top of the 34 cities in low-and middle -income countries that will become a global leader in the next 20 years . These advantages are expected to include a variety of sectors , ranging from business activities to the safety and health of workers . While Manila was ranked second , followed by Addis Ababa , capital of Ethiopia .

Other cities in Southeast Asia in the group 34 is Kuala Lumpur ( 10th ) , Bangkok ( to - 21 ) , and Ho Chi Minh City ( 29 ) .

A.T. report Kearney noted the stability of the political system continued to strengthen Jakarta . Furthermore , Jakarta assessed serious attempt to tackle income inequality and environmental problems . That's what makes the capital to top of rankings .

However , some economists demur.

" We know [ how much ] the potential of Indonesia , " said Euben Paracuelles , Nomura senior economist for Southeast Asia . However , the upcoming presidential election could bring a stumbling block in the process of globalization in Indonesia. All , said Paracuelles , depending on the outcome of the Presidential Election .

In the legislative election just passed, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle predicted a big win turned out to have a voice far from expectations . If the sound threshold as a condition to apply for a presidential candidate is not met, some inevitably parties to form a coalition . If the next government coalition held by large and awkward , important reforms will be Delayed , say observers .

According Paracuelles , Manila was more promising than Jakarta .

" I think Manila achieve better than Jakarta in the short term , " he said . " If you continue to maintain the momentum of reform , it will be a good sign for Manila . "

Philippine economic growth ahead in the neighboring countries this year . Strengthening economy pushed participate favorable demographic factors and reformist government led by President Benigno Aquino III . He promised to ward off corruption that flourished in the Philippines . Promise has attracted many foreign investors .

Philippine economic growth rate touching 7.2 % in 2013 . In Asia , this performance was in second place after China with 7.7 % , in spite of a series of natural disasters at the end of last year . The World Bank estimates that Philippine economic growth reached 6.6 % in 2014 - a powerful figure in the midst of the Asian economic slowdown .

Survey A.T. Kearney takes into account some benchmarks when determining the ranking . Assessment category including how advanced infrastructure in each city , ease of doing business , income inequality , and environmental stability .

Jakarta is known by street and infrastructure supermacet and less feasible . Scored the highest capital city in population -related measures , including income equality , and strengthening stability and security . Scoring is based on the evaluation of the development of the city between 2008 and 2013. They also assess the possibility of improvement in the next two decades .

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