Jakarta\u2019s efforts to transform into a global city require not only\ninfrastructure development and investment but also a strong foundation\nof knowledge to serve as the basis for policymaking and development\nplanning, stated the Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in New\nYork, Winanto Adi.<\/p>\n
\u201cKnowledge cannot be built alone. Therefore, collaboration is\nrequired. The development of a city cannot be separated from the ability\nof various parties to collaborate and share experiences,\u201d Winanto said\nduring a discussion at the Jakarta Future Festival in Taman Ismail\nMarzuki (TIM), Central Jakarta, on Saturday. Knowledge is considered a\nvital element in ensuring that urban transformation is sustainable,\ninclusive, and capable of addressing future challenges.<\/p>\n
According to him, a global city is not built solely through physical\nprojects, but through the ability to manage knowledge, learn from past\nexperiences, and build extensive collaborations. Collaboration in\nknowledge development must occur both vertically and horizontally.\nVertically, knowledge needs to be passed down across generations so that\nacquired experiences and lessons are not lost, while horizontally,\ncollaboration must involve various disciplines and development sectors.\nFurthermore, the ability to build wide knowledge networks will be\nessential capital for Jakarta to increase its competitiveness and\ncapacity as a global city.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the founder of Jalindonesia, Hilmar Farid, reminded that\nurban transformation must stem from a deep understanding of a region\u2019s\nhistory and characteristics. He assessed that knowledge is a crucial\ninstrument to avoid development errors that could have long-lasting\nimpacts. \u201cIt is simple; if a city is built on the basis of ignorance,\nthe risk is enormous,\u201d said Hilmar.<\/p>\n
He cited that Jakarta grew atop 13 river flows and swampland. In his\nview, many urban issues faced today are inseparable from past\ndevelopments that failed to consider the natural conditions and\ncharacter of the area. He emphasised that a global city must be built\nbased on a strong understanding of social, historical, cultural, and\nenvironmental conditions. Without adequate knowledge, development risks\ncreating new problems that actually hinder the city\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n
On the same occasion, the Managing Director of Karsa CityLab, Dedi\nWijaya, highlighted the importance of maintaining institutional memory\nas part of urban knowledge management. He noted that one of the main\nchallenges of urban development in Indonesia is the loss of learning and\nexperience due to changes in leadership.<\/p>\n
Dedi explained that every change in regional leadership is often\nfollowed by changes in programmes, priorities, and the officials\ninvolved in the development process. This condition causes much\nknowledge and experience to go undocumented, forcing the city to start\nfrom scratch. \u201cTo me, a city sometimes loses its memory. A city often\ndoes not lack ideas, but rather loses its institutional memory,\u201d he\nremarked.<\/p>\n
In fact, the existence of institutional memory is a vital requirement\nfor a city that wishes to develop consistently and sustainably. With a\ngood knowledge management system, every policy and innovation can become\npart of a long-term learning process. Consequently, Jakarta has a\ngreater opportunity to develop as a global city that is not only\neconomically advanced but also resilient, adaptive, and sustainable in\nfacing various future urban challenges.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/knowledge-serves-as-the-foundation-for-jakartas-transformation-into-a-global-city-1780805132", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }