Heaptalk, Jakarta — The Regional Secretary of Kaimana Regency, Donald Wakum, emphasized that the regency continues implementing strategic measures to become a Smart City.
During his speech in the Focus Group Discussion (FGD), he conveyed that developing a roadmap for the Smart City of Kaimana Regency is a critical step in preparing for the challenges and opportunities posed by rapid globalization and information technology growth.
“The vision and mission outlined in Kaimana Regency’s 2021-2026 medium-term development plan emphasize the Smart City program as an integral part of regional development,” He added.
The Smart City roadmap is expected to endure the transformation process towards the concept of an intelligence regency in various aspects, such as efficient governance, improving the quality of life for residents, sustainable use of natural resources, and inclusive economic development.
“The agenda is a place for participants to share their ideas, insights, and experiences to formulate appropriate strategies for developing Kaimana Regency. Active participation, advice, and commitment from all parties are hoped to realize the Smart City program in the best possible way, providing maximum benefits to all layers of society,” Donald said.
Professor Dedi Inan expressed gratitude for the trust the Kaimana Regency Government gave in assigning the Smart City roadmap development to a team of experts.
“With the spirit of togetherness and hard work, Kaimana Regency is moving toward a smart and sustainable future,” he concluded.
The Working Group Team of the Tech Ministry, represented by Herry Aziz, explained that implementing a Smart City is essentially about driving change, where human activities that were once done conventionally will be transformed through digitalization.
“The way we think will change our actions, and actions will change habits. We must continually innovate to improve governance and the city’s sustainability,” said Herry.
According to him, this digitalization process should address the public’s habitual service complaints. He gave an example related to the use of ID cards.
“We already have e-ID cards but are still asked for photocopies. This shows how complicated the bureaucracy in Indonesia is,” he concluded.
