Jakarta’s development is aimed at driving economic growth, expanding employment opportunities, reducing inequality..Jakarta (ANTARA) – Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said on Monday the capital’s economy remained resilient, growing 5.52 percent in the second quarter of 2026 and contributing 16.32 percent to Indonesia’s gross domestic product (GDP).He made the remarks during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Indonesia’s independence at Jakarta City Hall in Central Jakarta, on Monday.Jakarta also kept inflation under control at 2.5 percent, which Pramono said would help support the city’s target of becoming one of the world’s top 50 global cities by 2030.Pramono stressed that economic growth must be accompanied by a more equal distribution of the benefits of development.“Jakarta’s development is aimed at driving economic growth, expanding employment opportunities, reducing inequality and ensuring that no resident is left behind,” he said.In human development, the Jakarta provincial government has continued to expand access to education and improve welfare through the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) Plus, the Jakarta Achievement Scholarship Card (KJMU), a program to waive fees for the issuance of diplomas, labor-intensive programs and support for the Sekolah Rakyat, or People’s School, initiative.The Jakarta administration has expanded access to education and welfare through the Jakarta Smart Card (KJP) Plus, the Jakarta Achievement Scholarship Card (KJMU), a program to waive fees for the issuance of diplomas, labor-intensive programs and support for the Sekolah Rakyat, or People’s School, initiative.“Jakarta’s progress must begin with its people. Opportunities to access education and improve quality of life must be opened as widely as possible to break the cycle of disadvantage,” Pramono said.On the environmental front, Jakarta is promoting waste sorting at source, optimizing Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3R) waste processing facilities and strengthening preparations for the dry season.The city is also pursuing governance reforms, including new financing mechanisms such as municipal bonds, while maintaining an unqualified opinion from Indonesia’s Audit Board (BPK) for nine consecutive years.“For the Jakarta provincial government, independence means providing the best possible services so that residents feel protected, safe and comfortable, and have a sense of ownership of their city through the spirit of ‘Jaga Jakarta’,” Pramono said.