SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PLANNING INTEGRATING SDGS WITH MEDAN CITY'S RPJMD
Keywords:
digital financial inclusion, economic growth, digital literacyAbstract
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) require local governments to integrate sustainable development principles into their RPJMD (Regional Medium-Term Development Plan). As a metropolitan city in Indonesia, Medan plays a strategic role in supporting the achievement of the national SDGs. This study analyzes the integration of SDGs in Medan's RPJMD and identifies challenges and opportunities. The study used a qualitative approach through a literature review, scientific journals on SDG integration in other regions, official Medan City Government documents, and sustainable development reports. Content analysis and literature comparisons assessed the alignment of SDG indicators with RPJMD targets. The results show that Medan's RPJMD adopts most of the SDGs, particularly the social and economic aspects. However, the integration of environmental dimensions and partnerships remains limited, in line with recent efforts such as the 2025-2029 RPJMD, which emphasizes inclusive and sustainable cities. Key challenges include a lack of accurate local data, coordination between regional agencies, and suboptimal monitoring and evaluation mechanisms based on SDG indicators.
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