The session was facilitated with the support of Hendry Hidayat and featured presentations by Richard Ruijtenbeek (RRR Advice / Changemakers Network) and Damy Matheus Heezen, their local partner in Indonesia.
Key Themes
The dialogue focused on how Cirebon can address its most pressing challenges while improving social and economic development and managing water resources within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Participants discussed practical approaches for integrating smart city strategies with sustainability, ensuring that economic growth goes hand in hand with resilience and inclusivity.
Toward a Smart Future for Cirebon
The session was described by participants as both inspiring and insightful, reflecting a shared ambition to accelerate Cirebon’s development through collaboration between local stakeholders, academia, and international partners.
With continued dialogue and joint initiatives, Cirebon is positioning itself to become a model for regional smart city transformation in Indonesia.
