Jakarta, Feb. 26 -- Indonesia will host an international conference in July 2026 aimed at generating policy solutions for the Greater Jakarta region, as authorities seek to address mounting challenges in one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.

National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy voiced support for the 8th International Conference of the Jabodetabek Study Forum, which will be co-organized by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), IPB University, the Bandung Institute of Technology and Kyoto University.

"This forum should not be merely an academic gathering, but a strategic platform to formulate strategies, policies and concrete implementation steps," Pambudy said in a statement issued in Jakarta on ...