On July 22, 2025, the Ministry of State Secretariat, in collaboration with the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), convened a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) as part of the continued development of the Grand...
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Cooperation between the Ministry of State Secretariat and PACIS in the Development of Cooperation Analysts
On July 10, 2025, the Ministry of State Secretariat, in collaboration with the Parahyangan Center for International Studies (PACIS) at Parahyangan Catholic University (UNPAR), held a Kick-Off Meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters to initiate the development of the...
Seven Initiatives for ASEAN Smart Cities Networks Development: PACIS Recommendations for Strengthening Indonesia’s Role as ASCN Shepherd
The development of Smart Cities in ASEAN countries is recognized as crucial given the increasing urbanization and digitalization in Southeast Asia. More than half of ASEAN's population lives in urban areas, and this number is expected to continue to increase by 2025....
Strengthening Partnership to Accelerate Smart City Development in Indonesia and ASEAN
To strengthen cooperation among smart city development partners in Indonesia and ASEAN, the Directorate General of Territorial Administration of the Ministry of Home Affairs held a Synergy and Collaboration Coordination Meeting on August 14, 2024, at Building H,...
PACIS Contribution to the ASCN Conference in Luang Prabang, Laos
PACIS once again participated in a key international forum, demonstrating its role as an academic and policy research institution integrated with community service activities. This role is also crucial in connecting the academic world with the concrete practice of...
Strengthening Indonesia’s Role as Shepherd of ASEAN Smart Cities Network: Preparations for the ASCN Annual Meeting and Smart Cities Conference in Luang Prabang, Laos
Indonesia was appointed as the ASEAN Smart City Shepherd at the 2023 ASCN annual meeting in Bali. The Shepherd's primary responsibility is to oversee the sustainable development of smart cities that have joined ASCN pilot projects. The Shepherd's term covers...