Jakarta as A Global City: Exploring Key Supporting Indicators for Urban Diplomacy

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_50How to use a DOI?

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Urban Diplomacy; Global City; Jakarta; Paradiplomacy; ASEAN

Abstract

As cities increasingly function as significant actors in global governance, urban diplomacy has emerged as a critical tool for advancing their international interests and development goals. This article examines the case of Jakarta, a megacity striving to enhance its position within the global urban hierarchy, with the primary objective of constructing a comprehensive framework of the key indicators that support its urban diplomacy. This study employs a Systematic Literature Review methodology, rigorously guided by the PRISMA 2020 protocol. The data collected was synthesized through a thematic analysis, utilizing a PESTLE framework to categorize a wide range of indicators into a dual model of internal capacities and external opportunities. The results demonstrate that Jakarta’s diplomacy is driven by a combination of internal assets, including proactive political leadership, a growing technological capacity centered on its smart city program, and a distinct portfolio of green policies. These strengths are leveraged in response to external factors such as the competitive dynamics of the ASEAN region and the collaborative opportunities presented by multilateral city networks. The analysis reveals that Jakarta employs a sophisticated strategy of “niche diplomacy,” particularly in the environmental sector, to differentiate itself from regional competitors. The main finding is that this strategic niche-building is Jakarta’s primary mechanism for advancing its global city ambitions. This implies that cities can achieve significant influence by cultivating leadership in specific policy areas, providing a valuable model for other aspiring global cities.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Annisa Ananda Sari
AU  - Husnul Fitri
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - Jakarta as A Global City: Exploring Key Supporting Indicators for Urban Diplomacy
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 ((ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 823
EP  - 842
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_50
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_50
ID  - Sari2025
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