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<p>This study investigates the governance and implementation challenges associated with megaprojects in the Global South, focusing on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) project in Indonesia. Drawing on the concept of ‘spaces of exception,’ it explores how centralized, autocratic governance within megaprojects could bypass standard planning procedures to speed up the development processes. While such exceptions expedite megaproject implementation, they also create significant governance and planning issues, including cost overruns, delays, and inadequate local government participation. Despite its strategic importance as a&#xa0;National Strategic Project and a&#xa0;part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investment, the Jakarta-Bandung HSR illustrates the pitfalls of excluding local actors and neglecting regional contexts. The study emphasizes the adverse consequences of insufficient preparation, unreliable feasibility studies, and improper Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). This paper posits the necessity of balancing the immediate advantages of expedited development with the long-term impacts on governance and regional development. Additionally, a&#xa0;more inclusive governance model and comprehensive planning procedures are crucial for mitigating adverse outcomes and enhancing the effectiveness of megaproject development.</p>

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The ‘Space of Exception’ and its consequences in megaproject development: a case study of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway project

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    2025年6月18日

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  • Tessa Talitha

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This study investigates the governance and implementation challenges associated with megaprojects in the Global South, focusing on the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR) project in Indonesia. Drawing on the concept of ‘spaces of exception,’ it explores how centralized, autocratic governance within megaprojects could bypass standard planning procedures to speed up the development processes. While such exceptions expedite megaproject implementation, they also create significant governance and planning issues, including cost overruns, delays, and inadequate local government participation. Despite its strategic importance as a National Strategic Project and a part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investment, the Jakarta-Bandung HSR illustrates the pitfalls of excluding local actors and neglecting regional contexts. The study emphasizes the adverse consequences of insufficient preparation, unreliable feasibility studies, and improper Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA). This paper posits the necessity of balancing the immediate advantages of expedited development with the long-term impacts on governance and regional development. Additionally, a more inclusive governance model and comprehensive planning procedures are crucial for mitigating adverse outcomes and enhancing the effectiveness of megaproject development.