Connecting fragmented enclaves through network? Managing industrial parks in the Jakarta-Bandung Urban Corridor. (May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hudalah, Delik; Nurrahma, Vaulli; Sofhani, Tubagus F.; Salim, Wilmar A.
• Is Part Of: Cities. Volume 88(2019)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2019-05
• Subjects: Industrial park -- Network governance -- Distrust -- Urban enclave -- Transport planning -- Cikarang; City planning -- Periodicals; Urban policy -- Periodicals; 711.4
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2019.01.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-2751

Abstract

Abstract: This article seeks to explore the urban political and governance dynamics surrounding the planning and management of road infrastructure network between seven private industrial enclaves in Cikarang, the largest FDI-driven industrial parks agglomeration in the Jakarta-Bandung Urban Corridor (JBUC). We highlight the emergence of a new mode of governance that stresses the importance of network building among the industrial park developers and between the private and public sectors in addressing spatial fragmentation and infrastructure disconnectedness. Inter-actor networking strategies such as seeking of mutual interests and communication, cooperation and partnership have been initiated to reconcile the state-market divides and resolve the global-local political contestation. However, its success story in revitalizing the declining competitiveness of the industrial enclaves remains to be seen. This private-driven institutional arrangement finds difficulties in encouraging quick actions and building long-term commitment among its members mainly due to unbalanced power relation, fierce internal competition, and distrust among its members. Highlights: Spatial fragmentation typified industrial park development around Jakarta. The emergence of network governance in addressing fragmentation is highlighted. Network governance is unique in terms of membership, objective, and coordination. The ineffectiveness of network was related to power relation, reputation, and distrust.