Proposed Model for Jakarta's Adaptation Strategy Towards a Global City from a Water Resilience Perspective

Abstract

Purpose: This study proposes a theoretical model to analyse water resilience as part of Jakarta's adaptation strategy towards becoming a resilient and sustainable global city, focusing on three aspects: water governance vulnerability, city resilience status, and adaptation strategy effectiveness.

Study Design/Methodology/Approach: A mixed methods approach was used, with household survey data collection. The analysis technique used was Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), while qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. Vulnerability mapping was conducted using GIS-based spatial analysis to construct the Jakarta Spatial Water Resilience Index.

Findings: The proposed model connects three elements: water governance vulnerability as the independent variable, city resilience as the mediator variable, and adaptation strategy as the dependent variable. It is anticipated that it will be shown in the analysis that stronger resilience provides mediation in the negative influence of vulnerability on adaptation effectiveness.

Originality/Value: This theoretical model represents both the concept of water security and global city theory, which is embedded in its strategic framework with the Asta Gatra idea. It is also conceptually and policy relevant for other large cities in developing countries facing similar challenges.