The Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning (JISDeP)
Vol 7 No 1 (2026): April

From Foundation to Acceleration: An Analysis of Indonesia's Two-Decade PPP Journey

Hendraputra, Ade (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

Indonesia faces a substantial infrastructure gap, making Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) critical to address financing challenges. This study discusses Indonesia's PPP framework evolution across two decades (2005-2024), exploring why progress differed markedly between the "foundational decade" (2005-2014) and "acceleration decade" (2015-2024). Using mixed-method explanatory sequential design, we combined PRISMA-compliant Systematic Literature Review of 78 studies with qualitative case analysis of two breakthrough projects—the Central Java Power Plant (PLTU Batang) and the SPAM Umbulan water supply system. Findings challenge the notion that early years represented failure. Rather, post-2015 breakthroughs resulted from targeted land acquisition reforms and institutional maturation of entities like PT PII. Notably, the Viability Gap Fund (VGF) functioned not merely as financial subsidy but as political coordination mechanism among stakeholders. We argue Indonesia's experience exemplifies policy-oriented learning—the foundational decade represented essential investment in "soft infrastructure" enabling later achievements. This evolutionary view offers a roadmap for the institutional development of other emerging economies, particularly regarding the sequencing of regulatory reform and the design of state guarantee mechanisms.

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jisdep

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Economics, Econometrics & Finance Energy Environmental Science Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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The journal aimed at studying the issues of sustainable development (in terms of politics, economics, social, culture, environment, peace and justice, energy, and other strategic issues) from around the world to later be used as policy material in sustainable development planning in Indonesia, ...