This abstract and slides were presented in “The 6th HABITECHNO International Conference November 11th, 2023 @ Bandung, Indonesia”
This paper advocates for the incorporation of primary field data in regional planning studies in Indonesia to enhance their effectiveness and impact. The methodology involves a comprehensive search for key regulations related to regional planning, analyzing legislation and directives from five government institutions: BNPB (or National Disaster Relief Agency), BRIN (or National Research and Innovation Agency), Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (MoECRT), Ministry of Internal Affairs (MoIA), Ministry of Environment (MoE).
The study reveals a lack of explicit regulations mandating the use of primary field data in regional planning reports, leading to ambiguity and compromising the quality of planning efforts. Additionally, the absence of mandates for data sharing hinders the utilization of valuable information for decision-making. The findings highlight the need for more specific regulations mandating the collection and sharing of primary field data in regional planning. By establishing clear expectations and promoting data accessibility, regional planning can become more data-driven and evidence-based, leading to more effective and sustainable development outcomes.
This research addresses a gap in the literature regarding the availability of regulations mandating primary field data and data sharing in regional planning documents, providing valuable insights for regional planners and policymakers. Keywords: primary field data, regional planning studies, data sharing, data-driven, evidence-based, sustainable development outcomes.