# Jakarta-New York urban policy and academic cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jakarta-new-york-urban-policy-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-09-25T08:36:54.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 3.

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung traveled to New York to participate in the Urban 20 (U20) Mayors Summit, a G20 engagement group, to establish bilateral cooperation between Jakarta and New York City.

During the summit, held from September 19 to 21, 2026, Governor Anung met with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to discuss urban policy issues, including public transportation, air quality, waste management, coastal resilience, water management, and food affordability. Anung promoted Jakarta’s economic stability, noting a 5.52 percent growth in the second quarter of 2026 and an inflation rate of 2.5 percent. He pitched 37 upcoming urban development projects with a potential investment value of US$7 billion to global partners.

Bilateral discussions addressed flood mitigation via the Giant Sea Wall, reduced groundwater usage, and congestion management through the Transjabodetabek system. Mayor Mamdani expressed support for Jakarta’s plan to issue Rp5.6 trillion in municipal bonds in 2027 to fund infrastructure like the LRT, offering to dispatch a New York financial team to share expertise on bond issuance.

On September 22, 2026, the Jakarta Provincial Government signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with New York University (NYU) to expand cooperation in education, sports diplomacy, and the sports industry. This collaboration aims to build a sports ecosystem through training and expert exchange as part of Jakarta’s goal to become a Top 50 Global City by 2030. The partnership also supports Jakarta’s 2027 scholarship program, with NYU intended to be a primary destination for recipients.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Jakarta signs cooperation agreement with New York University

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung signed a Letter of Intent with New York University to collaborate on sports industry development, international sports diplomacy, and educational scholarship opportunities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-signs-cooperation-agreement-with-new-york-university

### 2026-09-20: Jakarta Governor meets New York Mayor at U20 Summit

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung met NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the U20 Summit to discuss urban infrastructure, flood mitigation, and a $7 billion investment pitch, including plans for municipal bonds.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jakarta-governor-pramono-anung-attends-u20-mayors-summit-in-new-york

### 2026-09-17: Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung visits New York for U20 Summit

Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung is visiting New York for the U20 Mayors Summit to discuss urban policy and bilateral cooperation with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gunungkidul-river-water-quality-tests-show-light-pollution

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