The collaboration on the development of the Smart City Master Plan for Karawang Regency for 2026 is led by Prof. Dr. Rini Rachmawati, S.Si., M.T., a Professor at the Faculty of Geography, Gadjah Mada University (UGM), who has experience in assisting local authorities with the development of Smart City plans. In its implementation, the drafting team was supported by a number of experts from UGM, namely Pradiptya Setyahadi, S.Kom., M.Sc., Anita Putri Anggraini, S.Si., M.Sc. and Tria Sofie, S.Si., M.Sc., and collaborated with representatives from Lambung Mangkurat University in Banjarmasin, Amandita Ainur Rohmah, S.Si., M.Sc. Some are alumni of the Regional Development Programme and the Regional Development Specialisation within the UGM Master’s Programme in Geography.
The development of the Karawang Regency Smart City Master Plan was carried out through a series of activities and involved all local government organisations. These activities included a Kick-off Meeting, an explanation of the survey form, technical guidance (Bimtek), and a final presentation on the Smart City Master Plan.
All stages of the programme were conducted in a hybrid format, combining online and in-person meetings. The Technical Guidance and Final Presentation sessions were held in person on the 2nd floor of the Rubaya Building, Bapperida, Karawang Regency, on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
An assessment of the region’s current conditions was carried out, along with an analysis of Smart City readiness, mapping of strategic development issues, and the formulation of a Smart City vision, strategy, programmes, and action plans aligned with the needs and characteristics of Karawang Regency. The approach employed integrated the six dimensions of a Smart City: Smart Governance, Smart Branding, Smart Economy, Smart Living, Smart Society, and Smart Environment. (FGe/geo.ugm.ac.id)
