Building Indonesia’s new capital city: an in-depth analysis of prospects and challenges from current capital city of Jakarta to Kalimantan

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the proposed relocation of Indonesia’s capital city from Jakarta to Kalimantan. With its population of over 10 million, Jakarta faces environmental challenges such as severe traffic congestion and air pollution. This study used mixed methods and triangulation of data collection to investigate the capital’s relocation challenges and the prospects of the nations development. The methods include interviews with key informants in selected government agencies and non-governmental agencies, as well as content analysis of relevant secondary data and information. The results contribute to our understanding of the socioeconomic, political, and environmental impacts of relocating a capital city in an archipelagic country like Indonesia. The paper concludes that the proposed new capital’s location in Kalimantan offers a more sustainable alternative with the potential for economic growth and ecological preservation. It could serve as a symbol of national identity and a representation of the nation’s advancement.

KEYWORDS:

• Jakarta
• Kalimantan
• Capital City
• development

Acknowledgments

The research is financially supported by LPDP Indonesia, which has generously extended its academic sponsorship to the authors. LPDP Indonesia’s commitment to promoting education and research has been instrumental in our pursuit of academic excellence. LPDP Indonesia’s commitment to supporting academic endeavours and fostering research in our field has been instrumental in our research journey. The financial assistance has allowed us to access necessary resources, collaborate with experts, attend conferences, and conduct experiments, enhancing the quality and depth of our research findings.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability statement

Some or all data, models, or code generated or used during the study are available in a repository or online in accordance with funder data retention policies.

Herein lies a pivotal source of data that has been utilized within this research;

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2. https://www.ikn.go.id/

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Correction Statement

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Funding

This work was supported by the The Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education (LPDP), Department of Geography and the Environtment - The University of Alabama and PTDI-STTD.