Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung opened the Regional Development Planning Forum (Musrenbang) for the 2025–2029 Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) and the 2026 Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) at Jakarta City Hall, on Wednesday (4/23).

"Preparing RPJMD is not merely about continuing existing work, but to address various challenges faced by the community,"

Pramono stated that Jakarta is currently undergoing a transformation into the national economic center and a global city, following the enactment of Law (UU) No. 2/2024.

Jakarta is now prepar ing a roadmap to enter the top 20 global cities. The main focus of this transformation includes business and economy, society and workforce, tourism, sustainable environment, infrastructure and mobility, research and innovation, as well as institutional governance and financing.

"Preparing RPJMD is not merely about continuing existing work, but to address various challenges faced by the community," he expressed.

He highlighted several challenges faced by Jakarta, such as low investment appeal, complexity in doing business, subpar academic performance, globally uncompetitive human resources, and the need to improve basic urban services.

"As an agglomeration city with high mobility, Jakarta must ensure data-based planning to enhance development and service quality," he said.

Pramono emphasized the importance of accelerating infrastructure service coverage as a driving force for economic growth. At the same time, ensuring balanced development between mainland and island regions remains a key priority to achieve fairer economic and human development distribution.

"Improving the quality of environment through comprehensive basic urban services remains a top priority in line with sustainable development goals, while maintaining the environmental carrying capacity," he conveyed.

He hopes that Musrenbang and RPJMD can bring fundamental improvements by strengthening the economical services and fulfilling social services and basic urban services.

He also outlined five main missions that will serve as a guide for Jakarta's future development. First, to realize a prosperous megapolitan citizens, focusing on education, health, social welfare, gender equality, and creating resilient, competitive, empowered, and cultured citizens.

Second, to make Jakarta an innovative economic center without equitable access through innovation-based economic development, increased employment opportunities, and guaranteed worker welfare. 

Third, to build modern city management that is accountable and responsive in order to provide optimal public services through bureaucratic reform, digital transformation, and improved service quality, aiming for Jakarta to be a reliable, efficient, and transparent city. 

Fourth, to realize sustainable urban spaces, focusing on infrastructure development to create a livable city, including increased access to affordable clean water, resilience to disasters and climate change.

Lastly, the connectivity development in economic, social, and cultural activities by optimizing people's mobility and improving accessibility to various locations.

"Improving the quality and quantity of public transportation services, as well as encouraging the growth of engaging destinations and revitalization of urban areas," he explained.