Papers by Abdullah Baseham
Jurnal Teknik Pengairan: Journal of Water Resources Engineering, 2024
This research confronts the pressing challenge of escalating clean water demand in Bandung, a dyn... more This research confronts the pressing challenge of escalating clean water demand in Bandung, a dynamically expanding metropolitan city in Indonesia's West Java Province. Drawing on secondary data from the Central Bureau of Statistics and other relevant literature, the study leverages Microsoft Excel to perform a dual analysis: forecasting population growth and calculating future water demand through 2032. A pivotal outcome reveals that the existing water supply infrastructure in Bandung will be woefully insufficient to meet the exponentially growing clean water requirements. Uniquely, this study employs multiple forecasting methodologies, adding depth and reliability to the projections. It there by offers new, essential insights into the quantifiable volume of water that will be needed to sustain future urban development. The research argues that current supply-focused water management strategies are inherently flawed and calls for an immediate paradigm shift toward demand-side management to mitigate the impending water crisis. Specific recommendations include the incorporation of alternative water sources such as rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. Moreover, the study emphasizes the need for rapid governmental action, including policy revision and public education campaigns, to ensure water sustainability. This research stands as a critical resource for policymakers, urban planners, and water management experts aiming to bridge the looming water supply-demand gap in Bandung.
Abdullah Baseham, 2023
This paper explores challenges faced by the Texas high-speed rail project on social fronts, focus... more This paper explores challenges faced by the Texas high-speed rail project on social fronts, focusing on power dynamics and political consequences in infrastructure planning. The research aims to illuminate decision-making processes, stakeholder roles, and the impact of political and economic factors on infrastructure planning. Employing a research approach, data from news, media, and academic sources are analysed to investigate power dynamics and the political landscape surrounding Texas's high-speed rail system. The study's findings emphasize the significant power and influence held by private entities such as Texas Central Partners, driving the ambitious rail venture. Additionally, the research underscores the intricate relationships and power struggles among stakeholders-private companies, state governments, interest groups, and local communities-throughout the infrastructure planning journey. The study proposes actionable recommendations derived from research outcomes, intended to guide improved practices in infrastructure planning. Ultimately, this investigation enhances comprehension of power dynamics and political aspects in infrastructure planning, particularly concerning Texas's proposed high-speed rail system. The insights presented carry implications for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers engaged in infrastructure planning and development. With a focus on fostering fairness and environmental responsibility, this study aspires to provide valuable insights into the nature of power dynamics, facilitating sound infrastructure planning practices.
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Papers by Abdullah Baseham