Information-Sharing in Government

Jakarta, Indonesia

INFORMATION-SHARING IN GOVERNMENT

BY HARYO WINARSO, NIKEN PRILANDITA, FANNY AZZUHRA

INTRODUCTION Access to spatial information is important not only for developers, but also for researchers, students, urban and regional planners and the general public. Unfortunately, such information must usually be searched for in various locations and cannot readily be integrated.

To address this problem, the Jakarta Spatial Planning Office’s website (http://tatakota-jakartaku.net/) was launched in 2007 as a comprehensive ‘one-stop’ source of information on various types of maps including existing/ satellite maps, master plan maps and site plans.. The maps are available at provincial, regional, city and district (kecamatan) levels, (i.e. from 1:20,000 up until 1:1,000). Most importantly, the site offers the ability to create overlays of various map types, many of which are interactive.

plicants for building permits, building certificates and land ownership certi cates. For the Spatial Planning Office itself, the site offers an important planning tool and supports the office’s role in transparent provision of public services related to building and development permits. e site was developed through extensive coordination among three agencies within the Jakarta Provincial Government, namely the Spatial Planning Office, Provincial Planning and Development Agency, and the Spatial Planning Bureau. The Spatial Planning Office is responsible for managing the website, while the other two institutions contribute maps and other related content.

Moreover, the site also incorporates a database of other types of spatial information, including the city master plan and its description, utilities master plan, and land acquisition principles.

This information offers a vital e project was fully supported resource for prospective ap- by the Jakarta Provincial Govern1

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Existing Map (Satellite) Interactive map of Jakarta Province Interactive map for each district (kecamatan)

Master Plan Map Master Plan map scale of 1:1000 2010 City Master Plan Map scale of 1:20.000 2005 District Master Plan Map scale of 1:5000

Site Plan Map

- New West Primary Center - Kamal Tourism Village - Cengkareng Agribusiness Terminal

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City of West Jakarta

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City of East Jakarta

Interactive map for each district (kecamatan)

2010 City Master Plan - New East Primary Center Map scale of 1:20.000 - Pulomas Horse Race Track 2005 District Master - Jatinegara Plan Map scale of 1:5000

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City of Central Jakarta

Interactive map for each district (kecamatan)

2010 City Master Plan Map scale of 1:20.000 2005 District Master Plan Map scale of 1:5000

- Senen - Waduk Melati - Kemayoran - Medan Merdeka Park

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City of North Jakarta

Interactive map for each district (kecamatan)

2010 City Master Plan Map scale of 1:20.000 2005 District Master Plan Map scale of 1:5000

- Muara Angke - Capital Coast - Waduk Sunter III - Carnaval Beach of Ancol - Kampung Bandan

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City of South Jakarta

Interactive map for each district (kecamatan)

2010 City Master Plan Map scale of 1:20.000 2005 District Master Plan Map scale of 1:5000

- Sudirman Central Business District - Mega Kuningan Integrated Development Area

ment, and its objectives are in line dated spatial information helps with Jakarta Provincial policy contribute to equity, and thus (RPJM Jakarta). also to liveability and prosperity.

Moreover, the site contributes to higher quality of public services Enhancing public provided by the Spatial Planning awareness of Office, and is constantly updated. built environment Targeting the general public as In facilitating the use and mawell as developers, builders and nipulation of spatial mapping researchers, the site aims to in- data, the site contributes to the crease public awareness of their learning process of planners and urban environment, and enhance enhances their ability to interunderstanding of spatial infor- pret spatial data. Meanwhile, mation. Reducing this informa- increased awareness regarding tion gap by providing free and the importance and benefits open access to high-quality, up- of information-sharing among 2

other institutions in Indonesia can be considered as an important additional bene t.

Transparency is is the rst and most extensive attempt at implementing such an information-sharing program across agencies. The transparency provided by open access to information allows citizens to judge for themselves the use to which tax revenues are put. Jakarta’s image has benefited as a result, and other provinces and cities around Indonesia are keen to follow its lead,

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Lessons learned Apart from meeting a specific technical need, the project has heightened awareness of the need for Interaction among public sector actors. î ˘is project involved three local institutions related to spatial planning. Effective interaction among these agencies contributed to the project’s success. However, it appears that there has been relatively little user feedback or response. î ˘us, future efforts should ensure a more interactive process from the outset, starting with participation

of stakeholders (NGOs, private sector, academics) in project conceptualization and design in order to tailor the product optimally to real user needs.

Finally, although this website was designed as a public service funded by the taxpayer, it may be feasible to introduce value-added services for business operators on a commercial basis.

Operationally, provision of information via a website is a rational choice due to its ubiquity and ease of access in Jakarta. Also, the website design is minimalist and user-friendly, further enhancing ease of use. Importantly too, the principle may be readily replicated, not only in other regions of the country, but also across other domains of public service.

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CONTACT INFORMATION Haryo Winarso (PhD) Program Studi Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota SAPPK ITB (Department of Regional and Urban Planning-School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, ITB) Labtek IX-A Lantai 4 Jl. Ganesha No. 10, Bandung 40132, Indonesia

http://www.tatakota-jakartaku.net Emial: haryowinarso@yahoo.com

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