IKN Relocation and National Development Redistribution

Abstract

This study analyzes the implementation of Law No. 3 of 2022 on the Nusantara Capital City and its implications for national development redistribution. Using a normative juridical approach, the research examines the alignment between the legal framework for the Nusantara Capital City relocation, the equity-oriented goals outlined in the National Long-Term Development Plan, and decentralization principles within Indonesia’s regional governance system. The findings indicate that the relocation has begun shifting development orientation from Java toward East Kalimantan through increased infrastructure investment, strengthened multi-level governance, and the emergence of new growth centers. However, these redistributive effects remain in the early stages and require consistent policy execution to generate a substantial national impact. The study also identifies two key challenges: limited readiness of basic infrastructure and the risk of social inequality affecting local communities. These challenges are urgent due to their direct influence on project sustainability and national equity objectives. Thus, the success of the Nusantara Capital City relocation ultimately depends on accelerated infrastructure development and strengthened inclusive social protection mechanisms