Zohran Mamdani Opens U20 Summit as Jakarta Pitches $7bn Projects
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung pitched US$7 billion in urban development projects at the U20 Mayors Summit hosted by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo showcased the capital's economic progress at the U20 Mayoral Plenary in New York, highlighting a 5.52% growth in the second quarter of 2026 amidst global challenges. Inflation remained stable at 2.5%, attracting US$10.5 billion in investment over six months. The governor used the U20 platform to introduce 37 urban development projects valued at US$7 billion, inviting international partners to invest and collaborate for Jakarta's future.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani echoed the invitation during the plenary session, emphasizing the three pillars of Urban 20 2026: affordable housing, climate action, and protecting immigrant communities. The three-day summit, from September 19 to 21, aims to produce a shared communique and policy framework for sustainable urban development.
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