Smart City Implementation in Indonesian Regions: Juridical and Empirical Review

Smart city-based development has become a trend in the world amid the complexity of urban problems and the pace of technological development. Law No. 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government, provides the widest possible space for regions, districts/cities to innovate in all forms of reform in the implementation of Regional Government. This study highlights the problems surrounding the role of the government in the implementation of smart cities in Indonesia, The role of the central and regional governments and community participation plays a big role for the district/city to become a smart city. Innovation in the implementation of smart cities needs to be pursued in order to formulate innovative solutions to various social, economic, and environmental challenges to improve the sustainability and livebility of cities. The government also continues to strive to build a smart city with various policies supported by regulations and budgeting, and then it is hoped that each region has its own characteristics or personal branding.