West Java Provincial Government and ITB Collaborate on Ecology-Based Education, Disaster Management, and Infrastructure Development
By M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
Editor M. Naufal Hafizh, S.S.
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) and the West Java Provincial Government (Pemdaprov Jabar) have signed a joint agreement focused on ecology-based education, disaster management, and the fulfillment of basic infrastructure needs in West Java. The cooperation was formalized through the signing of a joint agreement and cooperation agreement at the West Hall, Gedung Sate, on Thursday (15/5/2025).
This partnership reflects the vision of ITB Rector, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tatacipta Dirgantara, M.T., to establish ITB as a 4th Generation University - an independent, world-class institution that pioneers change for sustainable national development. This vision is pursued through the integration of education, research, community service, entrepreneurship, and multidisciplinary innovation to produce holistic outcomes that encompass the humanities, arts, science, technology, and business.
The Vice Rector for Communication, Partnerships, Alumni Relations, and Administration (WRKMAA), Dr. A. Rikrik Kusmara, S.Sn., M.sn., emphasized that ITB must have a tangible impact, especially within the university’s immediate environment.
“The Governor welcomed the Rector’s proposal for collaboration, envisioning ITB as one of the province’s primary consultants in its areas of expertise. ITB is expected to become a key resource for stakeholders in building a better West Java,” said Dr. Rikrik.
As part of the cooperation, ITB will serve as a consultant for village development projects, including spatial planning, the design of green open spaces, and improvements to sanitation systems in West Java’s rural areas.
Dr. Rikrik added that the implementation will involve experts from various disciplines, including the School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development (SAPPD), and the School of Business and Management (SBM). These experts are expected to create culturally-rooted architectural designs that also support tourism development.
Meanwhile, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi stressed the need for fundamental changes in the province’s development model - one that is grounded in local values, culture, and sustainability.
In his remarks, Governor Dedi invited ITB to contribute to spatial and building planning, environmental and waste management, and the development of appropriate technologies to support science and technology in agriculture, animal husbandry, fisheries, and other fields in West Java’s villages. These efforts, he noted, can help transform villages into symbols of civilization, drive economic growth, and alleviate poverty.
The synergy between ITB and the provincial government is expected to generate innovative and impactful solutions for communities throughout West Java.
Translator: Nafi'ah Rahni Nugrahanti (Civil Engineering Student, 2023)
