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Jakarta Governor Seeks Investment in Transport, Creative Industries and Waste
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung invited investors to fund projects in the Indonesian capital.
He made the pitch at an event with East Ventures, a partner that supports startups, talent and small businesses in Jakarta.
The proposed investment areas include creative industries, public transport and waste management.
Jakarta is expanding public transport links with surrounding areas to address congestion as many people travel into the city.
Pramono said the shift to public transport had risen by about 15%, and Jakarta ranked 15th worldwide for transport problems.
The city produces about 9,000 tonnes of waste each day and is preparing waste-to-energy facilities at three locations.
Pramono hopes Jakarta will resolve its waste-disposal problems by 2028.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is inviting investors to fund projects in creative industries, transport and waste management.
He made the appeal at a reception hosted by East Ventures and the Jakarta city government.
The city is developing public transport links with surrounding areas to address congestion and high commuter mobility.
Jakarta produces about 9,000 tonnes of waste each day and is preparing waste-to-energy facilities at three sites.
Pramono said Jakarta hopes to resolve its waste-disposal problems by 2028.
- Who
- Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is seeking investment. He invited East Ventures to cooperate.
- What
- He offered investment opportunities in creative industries, transport and waste management.
- When
- The appeal was made at a reception held shortly before the article was published on November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Balairung at Jakarta City Hall, Jakarta.
- Why
- The city is seeking investment to support its development as a global city and address urban challenges including transport and waste.
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- Daily waste
- About 9,000 tonnes
- Waste-to-energy facilities
- Planned at three locations
- Public transport shift
- Increased by around 15%
- Waste target
- Resolve waste-disposal problems by 2028
- Transport ranking
- Jakarta ranked 15th in the world for transport issues
What people are saying
Jakarta is very open to investment in these fields, and we are happy to open ourselves to cooperation with East Ventures
This has led to an increase of around 15% in the shift to public transport. Jakarta is now ranked 15th in the world for transport issues
We hope that by 2028 Jakarta will be free from waste-disposal problems