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Opinion 9 years ago
Redefining Indonesia's urban agenda: Get real
Potentially the world’s fifth-largest economy in the next two decades, Indonesia’s role in the agenda will reflect its own preparation in embracing urbanization and sustainability issues within its own domestic context.Sadly, it is not clear how Indonesia is going to seize this opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the agenda. The introduction of what may only be described as a rather rudimentary National Report issued by Indonesia earlier this year was a disappointment.
Opinion 9 years ago
Urbanization in Asia: Double edged sword?
Evidence from the Asian pacific region suggests that ‘most of the cities are now hubs of economic growth and wealth creation’. It is also claimed that the ‘booming’ urban economy has lifted millions out of poverty in the region. For instance, industrial centers in Jakarta, Manila and Bangkok provide employment and economic access to several thousand and most Asian cities rank well in the ‘cities of opportunity’ global index.
