News

Courtesy Meeting with the Mayor of Makassar

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

On 21 March, Australian Consulate General in Makassar Todd Dias met the Mayor of Makassar Munafri Arifuddin to discuss current and potential cooperation. The KIAT supported ‘Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environment’ (RISE) team, led by Monash University, joined the meeting to explain their recent work to improve water and sanitation for inhabitants of informal settlements in Makassar.

Infrastructure Partners Evening

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

The Australian Embassy in Jakarta and Bappenas held an Infrastructure Partners Evening, bringing together more than 140 stakeholders representing various sectors, including transport, water and sanitation, infrastructure financing, climate change, and GEDSI.

Advancing Women’s Leadership in Infrastructure: PAVE Activity Planning Workshop and Talk Show

Friday, 21 March 2025

KIAT held a strategic planning workshop with the MPW Human Resources Agency (BPSDM) as part of its Promoting Advancement of Women in Indonesia’s Infrastructure Sector (PAVE) initiative. The workshop was used to help shape capacity-building initiatives and policy improvements on respectful workplace practices in MPW, laying the groundwork for the partnership.

Joint Working Partnership to Support Climate Finance Facility

Thursday, 20 March 2025

KIAT entered a Joint Working Partnership with one of Indonesia’s main infrastructure financing enterprises (PT SMI) for the design and implementation of a Climate Finance Facility which will help support the transition of electrification in the outer regions of Indonesia from diesel to small-scale renewable energy generation.

Minister Counsellor visits Palembang City Sanitation Project

Thursday, 13 March 2025

The Australian Embassy’s Minister Counsellor for Economic, Investment and Infrastructure, Jonathan Gilbert, accompanied the Director General Cipta Karya - MPW, Dewi Chomistriana, to Palembang to discuss the progress of the Palembang City Sanitation Project (PCSP).

International Women’s Day Celebration 2025

Friday, 07 March 2025

On 7 March 2025, KIAT commemorated International Women’s Day by partnering with communities around the Palembang City Sanitation Project (PCSP). In Jakarta, KIAT was also hosting a discussion session entitled "Accelerating Action through Policy and Practice for Women’s Equality” at the KIAT Office.

Strengthening Indonesia’s Road Infrastructure: DGH Strategic Plan 2025-2029

Tuesday, 18 February 2025

The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) hosted a discussion in Jakarta to present their draft Strategic Plan 2025–2029 and gather input on policy and program priorities. The plan aligns with Indonesia’s vision for "Golden Indonesia 2045" and the President’s Asta Cita 2025–2029 priorities, focusing on last-mile connectivity and improved accessibility.

Australia Supports Sustainable Transport Solutions in Bali

Monday, 16 December 2024

Australia and KIAT have partnered with the Bali Provincial Government to enhance sustainable and safe public transport. As part of this collaboration, Australia’s Consul-General in Bali, Jo Stevens, officially handed over to then Acting Governor of Bali, Sang Made Mahendra Jaya, the feasibility study for an Electric Bus Rapid Transit (eBRT) system covering the Denpasar metropolitan area (known as Sarbagita), as well as a Mobility Plan for the Ubud metropolitan area.

Strengthening Subnational Road Development and Management

Thursday, 05 December 2024

The subnational road network is vital for Indonesia, linking provinces, districts and villages to national transport and logistics networks, supporting social development and regional economic growth.

International Day of Persons with Disability 2024