This thesis explores urban governance and development planning in Indonesia, with particular reference to the city of Yogyakarta. It traces the history of planning in Yogyakarta, particularly in the post-Independence period. An important focus of the thesis is on the 'New Order' period (1966 - 1998). During this period governance arrangements in Indonesia were hierarchical and 'top down'. There was very little local autonomy and the impacts of spatial arrangements on people's lives were scarcely considered. Such spatial development plans as existed were often ignored and locational decisions generally reflected the sectoral priorities of central government agencies or the influence of the ruling elites. The thesis makes an original contribution to our understanding of this period through case studies and interviews which provide new insights into development processes in Yogyakarta during this period. / Since 1998 Indonesia has entered a new 'Reformation Era' and is undergoing major political and social changes as it seeks to introduce new democratic and decentralized processes. Open elections were held for the first time in 1999. New laws passed in the same year and effectively implemented in 2001 provided for the devolution of powers and responsibilities to the local levels of government. The later parts of the thesis describe and comment upon these laws and on the experience to date with their implementation. While it is too early to pass judgment on the effects of the reform agenda, the author raises some questions about the role of the provinces in the new decentralized system and puts forward recommendations for placing spatial planning in a more important position as part of an integrated and participatory system of governance which recognizes the appropriate roles of both provinces and the lower level authorities, the kota (city) and kabupaten (regency). These recommendations draw partially on interviews and are illustrated once again with reference to the city of Yogyakarta. Principles for an effective development planning system for Yogyakarta underpinned by principles of good governance which could serve as a model for other Indonesian cities are proposed. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2003
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/267558 |
| Creators | Wicaksono, Rino. |
| Source Sets | Australiasian Digital Theses Program |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Rights | copyright under review |
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