Govt Finalizes Technical Cooperation Agreement with JICA on Rebana Area

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – The Indonesian government remains committed to strengthening governance, institutions, and infrastructure connectivity to accelerate the development of the Rebana Area. It is as one of the integrated economic growth centers in West Java.

This strategic milestone is marked by the completion of the Project for Rebana Area Development which is related to Patimban International Port cooperation between the Indonesian Government and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through the Final Joint Coordinating Committee (JCC) Meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Acting Deputy for Coordinating Industry, Manpower, and Tourism at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Dida Gardera, stated that the Rebana Area holds massive potential to become a growth pole and an economic acceleration catalyst ranging from the provincial to national levels. "The success of this area's development depends not only on good planning, but also requires support from optimal cross-institutional coordination, Regional Government commitment, and policy consistency during implementation," he said.

This two-year strategic partnership successfully recorded significant achievements through the formulation and updating of the Rebana Area Master Plan, which focuses on industrial integration and logistics connectivity. In addition to the master document, the collaboration also produced a Specific Development Plan for the Green Industry Hub and Eco-Industrial Park Guidelines as primary foundations to accelerate the transformation of environmentally friendly and sustainable industrial zones.

Furthermore, the readiness of the Rebana Area as an integrated economic zone is supported by the acceleration of basic infrastructure development through 12 National Strategic Projects (PSN). To date, 8 projects have been successfully completed, encompassing the construction of dams, toll road access, and the development of strategic industrial zones.

This infrastructure support has proven to deliver a significant impact on regional investment growth. Investment realization in the Rebana Area from 2021 to the first semester of 2026 reached Rp131.62 trillion, absorbing up to 320,446 workers.

During the closing meeting, all JCC members officially agreed upon the Project Completion Report and the post-project Action Plan. The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs expressed its utmost appreciation to the Japanese Government through JICA, the West Java Provincial Government, the Rebana Management Board (BP Rebana), and local regional governments, while committing to continuously oversee the implementation of the Rebana Area Master Plan to realize advanced, inclusive, and competitive national economic growth.

The final JCC meeting was attended by the Regional Secretary of West Java and the Head of the Rebana Management Board. Representatives from technical ministries, the JICA Indonesia Office, and local governments across the Rebana region also joined the event.