APEKSI

What APEKSI does

APEKSI (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia / Association of All Indonesian City Governments) is a non-profit national association founded in 2000 and headquartered at Rasuna Office Park III in South Jakarta. It is the sole recognized association representing all 98 city governments (pemerintah kota) across Indonesia, organized into six regional committees (Komwil I–VI) covering Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali–Nusa Tenggara, and Maluku–Papua. APEKSI provides policy advocacy at the national level, capacity-building programs, knowledge management through publications (notably the KOTAKITA series), and institutional strengthening for member cities. Its core offerings are programs and convening platforms rather than technology products, including the annual Rakernas (National Work Meeting), Indonesia City Expo (ICE), Knowledge Management Forum (KMF), specialized working groups (Pokja) on climate change and inclusive cities, the Inclusive Job Center (IJC) program, and the APEKSI Internship Program (currently in Batch 8, February–July 2026).

APEKSI's business model rests on three revenue streams: annual membership dues from 98 member city governments (subscription recurring), event revenue from Rakernas, ICE, and KMF through participant fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees (professional services), and publication sales of KOTAKITA and policy papers (one-time license). Pricing for membership dues is not publicly disclosed and is administered through direct agreements with city governments. The organization augments core dues revenue through restricted grants and co-development partnerships with international development organizations including USAID IUWASH Tangguh, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), UNESCO Jakarta, The Asia Foundation, and Setara Institute, as well as collaboration with Indonesian central agencies such as Bappenas, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and KLHK.

APEKSI does not operate a technology product. Its technology footprint is limited to organizational operations, digital communications (website at apeksi.id, YouTube channel), and knowledge management platforms including thematic microsites on safe drinking water, disability-inclusive cities, and tolerant cities. The secretariat is staffed by approximately 15–20 personnel organized across seven functional divisions: Policy Advocacy, Sustainable Development, Capacity Building, Strategic Communication, Institutional and Partnerships, Administration and Finance, and General Management, led by Executive Director Alwis Rustam. The association is governed by a Board of Directors (Dewan Pengurus) of elected mayors from member cities, with the current Chairman being Bima Arya, Mayor of Bogor.

Name

APEKSI

Legal name

Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia

Website

https://apeksi.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

APEKSI (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia) is a non-profit national association founded in 2000, serving all 98 Indonesian city governments through policy advocacy, capacity-building programs, knowledge publications, and international partnerships for urban development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAL

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADAGAH

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

SECONDARYBPADANAM

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

Keywords

• Municipal government association
• City government advocacy
• Urban policy development
• Capacity building programs
• Knowledge management forums

Headquarters

HQ city

Jakarta

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: APEKSI operates as an association funded primarily through annual membership dues from its 98 member city governments across Indonesia.
2. Event Revenue (ICE and Rakernas): APEKSI organizes large-scale exhibitions and conferences (Indonesia City Expo and Rakernas) which generate revenue through participant fees, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
3. Publication Sales: APEKSI publishes knowledge products (KOTAKITA series, policy papers, guides) sold or distributed to member cities and stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

APEKSI (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia) is the national non-profit association representing all 98 city governments across Indonesia. It delivers policy advocacy at the national level, capacity building programs, knowledge management through publications and forums, and convening events (Rakernas national meetings and Indonesia City Expo exhibitions). It also runs specialized initiatives on inclusive employment, disability inclusion, climate change, and youth engagement in partnership with international development organizations including USAID, GIZ, and UNESCO.

Product overview

APEKSI (Asosiasi Pemerintah Kota Seluruh Indonesia / Association of All Indonesian City Governments) is a non-profit association serving Indonesia's 98 city governments, not a product company. The organization's offerings consist primarily of programs, forums, events, and knowledge resources. Key offerings include: the annual Knowledge Management Forum (KMF) addressing urban topics like circular economy and climate change; the Inclusive Job Center (IJC) initiative for disability employment; Indonesia City Expo (ICE) exhibitions; Rakernas annual national meetings; Youth City Changers (YCC) youth program; specialized Working Groups (Pokja) on climate change and inclusive cities; a Digital Library of publications; thematic Microsites on water, disability, and tolerance; and the APEKSI Internship Program. These are membership services and advocacy programs for local government officials rather than commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APEKSI Muda: Youth wing of APEKSI focusing on youth city changers and youth engagement programs.
• Indonesia City Expo (ICE)
• Youth City Changers (YCC)
• Pokja Perubahan Iklim

Products and services

• Rapat Kerja Nasional (Rakernas)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 policy recommendations agreed at Rakernas XVIII (July 2026)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USAID IUWASH TangguhcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023APEKSI partners with USAID IUWASH Tangguh to accelerate 100% safe drinking water access in 6 cities (Pematang Siantar, Pontianak, Magelang, Salatiga, Surabaya, Malang) by 2026. Activities include regulatory advocacy for mayoral commitments in planning and budgeting, institutional strengthening, and socialization of regional budget support for the drinking water sector.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023GIZ, on behalf of the German Government, facilitates APEKSI's participation in the Inclusive Job Center (IJC) and Inclusive Labour Market (ILM) program alongside Bappenas and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. APEKSI formed a working group (Pokja) for Inclusive Cities since 2017. Programs include training in 4 cities (Palembang, Pontianak, Yogyakarta, Denpasar), national seminars, forums, and radio talkshows.
• KORMI NasionalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023APEKSI and KORMI Nasional co-organize World Walking Day (WWD) annually across Indonesian cities, promoting walking culture, public health, and environmental sustainability.
• KinaryaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Kinarya serves as the Event Organizer (EO) for Indonesia City Expo (ICE) APEKSI. Co-organized ICE APEKSI ke-19 (2023) in Makassar and ICE ke-18 (2022) in Padang.
• UNESCO JakartacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021APEKSI works with UNESCO Jakarta to fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and disasters, operating in 10 cities within the Inclusive Mayors Network (Pokja Menuju Kota Inklusif). Activities include assessments, policy papers, policy briefs, training, educational campaign materials, and radio talkshows.
• The Asia FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021APEKSI collaborates with The Asia Foundation, Setara Institute, and Katadata Indonesia to produce educational materials and host national dialogues on interfaith tolerance in Indonesian cities. The Dialog Nasional: Pemerintah Kota Sebagai Pilar Penting Toleransi was held on September 30, 2021, with participation from the Minister of Home Affairs.
• Setara InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partner in the Kota Toleran (Tolerant Cities) program alongside APEKSI and The Asia Foundation, contributing research and monitoring on religious freedom and tolerance in 98 monitored regions.
• Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020APEKSI engages in annual Knowledge Management Forum (KMF) sessions with KLHK, Bappenas, and Ministry of ESDM on topics including circular economy, sustainable waste management, low-carbon cities, and climate resilience.
• National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020APEKSI collaborates with Bappenas on sustainable urban development planning, climate action, and financing, including participation in the annual KMF dialogue sessions.
• BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (BP Jamsostek)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015BPJS Ketenagakerjaan supports the creation of the Inclusive Labour Market (ILM) by developing the Return-to-Work (RtW) program under GIZ support, working with APEKSI member cities on inclusive employment for persons with disabilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/apeksiofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apeksiid

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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