In Indonesia, vote counting is well underway two days after 130 million voters cast their ballots in the country’s closely watched presidential election.
Preliminary counts give Joko Widodo, the populist governor of Jakarta, a narrow lead over his rival, former army general Prabowo Subianto. Official results will be announced July 21 or 22.
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Lorenzo Piccio@lorenzopiccio
Lorenzo is a contributing analyst for Devex. Previously Devex's senior analyst for development finance in Manila, he is currently an MA candidate in international economics and international development at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington. Lorenzo holds a bachelor's degree in government and social studies from Wesleyan University.
