Development not only brings about benefits but also detriments. This article highlights the societal burdens which has yet to be addressed in Indonesia’s development of a new Smart City capital.
Beyond the challenges of physically moving its capital, Indonesia must also address the lack of regulations and support by civil servants. This will prevent the need for moving its capital in the future.
Development of a Smart City in the new capital, Kalimantan, has been touted to balance both environmental and industrial considerations. This is debatable as land losses since development started has yet to be replaced.
The Government of Indonesia (GoI) newest plan on vaccination brings optimism towards COVID-19 recovery. Although vaccination is seemingly a solution, GoI should consider adopting Sustainable Policy as a basic value of thinking beyond COVID-19 eradication.