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Navigating Diversity of the Smart City Initiatives in Indonesia
https://doi.org/10.22146/ijg.97840 Rini Rachmawati(1*), Amandita Ainur Rohmah(2)
(1) Smart City, Village, and Region Research Group, Department of Development Geography, Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
(2) Graduate Program on Regional Development, Department of Development Geography, Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Abstract
This paper explores the Indonesian urban development through the lens of smart city initiatives. The study investigates the nuanced dynamics of implementing smart city solutions in Indonesia. With a focus on the broader Indonesian context, the research delves into specific case studies to unravel the interconnections between community and smart city. The paper aims to showcase how smart city strategies are emphasizing on the importance of intellectual diversity as a strength in the face of global challenges. Through a multidisciplinary approach, the study addresses on technological aspects of smart city development. It advocates for smart urbanism as a means to break barriers and promote unity, ultimately contributing to the larger discourse on leveraging diversity as an essential asset for sustainable and inclusive urban future in Indonesia.
Received: 2024-07-05 Revised: 2024-08-08 Accepted: 2025-04-24 Published: 2025-04-30
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