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The methodology used to obtain data and information to explore the research questions and themes of inquiry is elaborated. The rationale for using a case study approach is outlined as is the importance of Indonesia, a fast-growing country with the fourth largest population in the world. Indonesia is one of the economic ‘powerhouses’ of Asia, predicted to be among the world’s leading countries in the next decade in terms of economic growth, development and international affairs. The geography and history of administration in Jayapura is reviewed, shifting from Dutch colonial occupation to a strongly controlled province under Indonesia’s hierarchical system of government administration. Population, land use, land tenure, socio-cultural and ethnic aspects and the urban economy are assessed, noting much growth has occurred since Papua was designated an autonomous administrative region in 1993, and Jayapura now being an important strategic border city. The chapter concludes by focusing on the unique characteristics of urbanization as emerging in Jayapura, including informal settlements continuing to flourish alongside formal development.
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Each district consists of sub-districts/villages called kelurahan and kampung. A Kelurahan is a sub-district administrative area established by formal government, while a kampung is a sub-district area based on traditional boundaries. The head of a kelurahan is appointed by the government, while the head of a kampung is appointed or elected by the community. These villages have administrative governing structures comprising the official government and village consultation board. In terms of a Kelurahan, the head of a Kelurahan carries out his/her duties according to formal government rules and regulations. While the head of a Kampung (usually the Ondoafi) conducts his duties according to local traditional rules and regulations. The village consultation board (Badan Musyawarah Kampung) is responsible for providing advice and assistance to the head of a Kampung, including the rules and regulations, as well as acquiring periodical reports from the head of a Kampung.
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The Human Development Index (HDI) of Jayapura is categorized at an upper-medium level in terms of human resource development as a result of large investment in education, health and infrastructure since Jayapura was enacted as an autonomous municipality in 1993.
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Suhartini, N., Jones, P. (2019). An Introduction to Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia. In: Urban Governance and Informal Settlements. The Urban Book Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-06094-7_3
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