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Policy & Governance Review
Published by Indonesian Association for Public Administration
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This journal encompasses issues and practices in policy analysis, public management, public policy and administration. PGR provides high quality study outcomes and new thoughts for academic practitioners, researchers, scientists and consultants to discuss about social science theories and concepts to significant political, economic and social issues and to the ways in which public policies are made.
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Cooperation or Confrontation? Analyzing the Existing Policy Provisions, Intergovernmental Mechanisms, and Practical Challenges of Cooperative Federalism in Nepal Bhul, Baburam
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1246

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This study examines the policy and practice of cooperative federalism in Nepal by analyzing constitutional mandates, legislative frameworks, and empirical evidence. The principles of cooperation, coexistence, and coordination established in the Constitution of Nepal serve as a foundation for institutionalizing cooperative federalism, with the caveat that political, fiscal, and administrative factors have challenged its effective implementation. Although decentralization processes have been initiated, political parties appear unwilling to devolve power, mostly considering centralization as a means of control rather than fostering intergovernmental collaboration. Furthermore, fiscal challenges, jurisdictional ambiguities, and weak institutional mechanisms impede effective federal governance. The findings show that legal ambiguities, political centralization, restricted financial independence, and the ineffectiveness of coordinating mechanisms have led to tenacious difficulties in cooperative governance, resulting in inefficiencies and conflicts among all tiers of government that undermine policy coherence and service delivery. This study demands a clearer devolution of powers, fiscal autonomy, institutionalized intergovernmental coordination, and a reduction in political interference to strengthen cooperative federalism. This approach eventually subsidizes a more resilient and sustainable governance agenda that aligns with constitutional principles of inclusive governance.
The Corruption Formula: Possibilities of Corruption in Government Service Delivery in Liberia P. Nyeleker, Kerkulah; Dian Fridayani, Helen; Chiang, Li-Chun
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1024

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Corruption in government services has become a relevant topic of study. This study examines the possibility of corruption in Liberian government services. Previous analyses are still limited to identifying the specific possibilities driving corruption in government services in developing countries. This study uses a qualitative method with a case study approach guided by the Corruption Formula theory across three indicators: monopoly of power (M), discretion by officials (D), and lack of accountability (A), expressed as C=M+D-A. PPrimary data were collected through in-depth interviews with key informants. Secondary data were collected from documentation, journals, newspapers, etc., and analyzed using NVIVO 12 Plus software. The findings revealed the following: (1) service providers have a high monopoly over services, as they often use their dominant positions for personal gain; (2) there is a lot of discretion by officials, giving them the freedom to manipulate systems and engage in illicit activities without clear oversight; and (3) there is limited accountability to hold individuals and institutions answerable for their actions, as officials constantly engage in wrongdoings without facing legal consequences. This study closes the gap in understanding corruption in government services with evidence from Liberia, emphasizing the need for policymakers to enhance the integrity of public services.
An Exploratory Study on How Civil Servants Resolve the Paradoxes of the "Iron Cage" of Bureaucracy in a "VUCA" World Vinh Giang, Hoang
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1087

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This study explores how Vietnamese civil servants address the complex paradoxes created by the "iron cage" of bureaucracy, particularly within the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) environment of modern public administration. Using in-depth qualitative interviews with 30 public officials from diverse regions and roles, this study uncovered a nuanced spectrum of adaptive strategies, including compliance, accommodation, collectivization, inertia, and distortion. By integrating classical and contemporary bureaucracy theories with real-world accounts, this study highlights how traditional hierarchical cultures and rigid procedures simultaneously support stability and impede effective adaptation. Comparative analysis of global and regional public sector reforms reveals both the unique and shared dilemmas faced by Vietnamese officials. The findings have significant implications for policy reforms, organizational change, and future research on state capacity, accountability, and innovation in developing countries. This paper argues that successful bureaucratic adaptation in a VUCA world requires balancing institutional orders with responsible discretion and fostering a culture of learning, resilience, and ethical public services.
Artificial Intelligence in Governance: The State of Facial Recognition Technology in Canada Prasad Adhhikari, Achyut
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1275

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Innovation in public service delivery can help the rapid transformation of society into a post-COVID era. In addition to minimizing administrative hassles, efficiently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) can protect citizens from unwanted behaviors. AI broadly denotes the efficiency of computers in replicating human intelligence, such as identifying different patterns and making predictions and decisions. AI encompasses numerous techniques, and machine learning is one of the most widely used. Machine learning is a method of deploying large datasets to make predictions that improve over time with more data. By 2030, Canada aims to have one of the most robust national AI ecosystems in the world, founded upon scientific excellence, high-quality training, deep talent pools, public-private collaboration, and their strong value of advancing AI technologies to bring positive social, economic, and environmental benefits for people and the planet. This study intended to assess the overall situation of AI in governance and policy compliance. I found that the country relies on patchwork and faces numerous legal and practical issues owing to the absence of an umbrella policy and organization. This research also proposes ideas to enhance governance to improve biometric data protection, legal frameworks, and quality standards for collecting biometric data based on the FRT. This study is based on focus group discussions, policy papers of the government of Canada, and many other literature and research articles.
Macroeconomic Risk, Idiosyncratic Risk, and Corporate Leverage: Policy Implications for Financial Governance in Indonesia Saatari, Amirmahmud; Aulia Falianty, Telisa
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1195

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This study examines the influence of macroeconomic and firm-specific risks on the leverage of publicly listed Indonesian manufacturing and non-financial service firms. It also breaks down the divergence between sectors of risk responsiveness, which, in the capital structure literature for emerging markets, remains mostly uninvestigated. Using a sample of 99 publicly listed firms on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2010 to 2019, we apply an Instrumental Variable (IV) and system- GMM estimator to control for endogeneity. The findings suggest that increasing macroeconomic risk and reducing firm-specific risk induces leverage, especially among service firms. These results also have policy implications for guiding firms in aligning their finance strategies to the sectoral risk they face and for assisting in formulating tailored policies that maintain robustness in the form of financial industry stability and corporate growth.
Artificial Intelligence as A Driver of Digital Government Transformation: Applications and Trends in Government Operations in the Philippines P. Pareja, Harold
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1257

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Digital transformation in government operations hastens transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can optimize digitalization initiatives. This study sought to identify the digitalization and digital transformation policies of the Philippine government and explore how AI technologies can be leveraged in government operations, specifically in frontline services, human resource management, and financial services. Document reviews are the primary methods. It examined legal government documents, published journal articles, and papers. Digital government transformation is still in its foundational/ initiation phase. However, it is noticeable that national policies on AI strategy are set, political support is evident, and government agencies are already leading the digitalization of their services. As AI adoption in digital government transformation has gained traction, there is a need to utilize AI technologies and algorithms to accelerate these efforts, thereby spurring economic growth. Potential AI technologies applicable to these identified services include predictive analytics, deep learning, neural networks, RNN, CNN, and recommender systems, among others.
Local Pathways to the National Leadership?: International Perspectives on Southeast Asia’s Presidential Democracies Villanueva Ruiz, Karl Emmanuel
Policy & Governance Review Vol 9 No 3 (2025): September
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v9i3.1285

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This study analyzed how local leaders with no prior experience in countrywide politics could win national elections, focusing on Jejomar Binay and Joko Widodo in Southeast Asia's unitary presidential states: the Philippines and Indonesia. This study aims to contribute to the scant literature on outsider candidates and local-to-national leadership transitions. Using public administration theories on populism, participatory governance, and decision making, we propose a theoretical framework for analyzing these electoral triumphs. It is noteworthy that while past leaders experienced in national politics, the military, or business typically won high-level positions in these two countries, they did not. In this context, this study used qualitative methods (documentary research and thematic analysis of academic sources, communications, and campaign approaches) to examine local politicians' victories in their countries' highest echelons of power.
Citizen Participation in the Digital Era: A Comparative Perspective between Thailand and South Korea Wongsa, Pornnatcha; Lowatcharin, Grichawat
Policy & Governance Review Vol 10 No 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v10i1.1357

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Citizen participation is a vital component of public administration in the 21st century. This study compares Thailand and South Korea to examine how digital governance frameworks influence civic engagement, focusing on policy design, administrative structures, and political culture. The findings reveal that South Korea has effective- ly utilized digital platforms, such as e-participation systems and Open Government Data, to strengthen transparency and enable citizens to engage substantively in au- diting, administrative appeals, and policymaking. In contrast, although Thailand has developed platforms such as the 1111 Complaint System and Damrongtham Online Center, citizen participation remains limited because of structural, legal, and trust barriers. This contrast illustrates that South Korea has reached an advanced stage of digital governance, whereas Thailand is still in its formative phase. Therefore, this study proposes policy recommendations for Thailand, including sustained investment in digital infrastructure, development of integrated platforms, and enhancement of transparency to foster public trust. These measures would expand opportunities for citizen engagement and serve as a pathway to advance public administration toward greater democracy and sustainability.
Dual Leadership and Local Policy Implementation: A Case Study of E-Government Implementation in Vietnam Dao, Hung
Policy & Governance Review Vol 10 No 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v10i1.1305

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This study investigates how dual local leadership—embodied by the Provincial Party Secretary and the Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee—shapes divergent policy implementation strategies within Vietnam’s party-state governance model. Fo- cusing on the politically sensitive and institutionally novel domain of e-government, this study explores how local cadres adapt implementation strategies over time in response to varying levels of policy clarity and political consensus. Employing a qual- itative comparative case study of three provinces—Hue, Dak Lak, and Ben Tre—char- acterized by different e-government development trajectories and strategic choices, the analysis reveals that interactions between the Party and administrative apparatuses generate distinct degrees of political consensus, which, in turn, influence implementa- tion outcomes. The study identifies four emergent implementation types—Symbolic, Self-Directed, Disjointed, and Sustainable—and introduces the ambiguity–Consen- sus Matrix, a conceptual framework for understanding implementation dynamics in one-party regimes. By illuminating subnational political dynamics and the contingent role of dual leadership, this study contributes to the broader public policy literature on policy implementation in centralized authoritarian systems.
Inclusive and Collaborative Governance under Vietnam’s New Two-Tier Local Government Model: The Education Sector Thi Kim Nguyen, Chung
Policy & Governance Review Vol 10 No 1 (2026): January
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30589/pgr.v10i1.1356

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From July 1, 2025, Vietnam will replace its three-tier local government structure with a two-tier model, raising questions about how far legal decentralization can deliver more inclusive and collaborative governance in key sectors such as education. This article uses doctrinal legal analysis to examine the constitutional, organization- al, and fiscal architecture of the reform, focusing on the education decentralization decrees issued by the government. It asks how the two-tier model reallocates powers across the center, province, and commune, whether finance, performance indicators, and data governance rules are aligned with subsidiarity, fiscal equivalence, and trans- parent multilevel coordination, and which combinations of rules create a real scope for collaboration. The analysis finds that inclusive collaboration is most likely where devolved mandates are matched by predictable, equalized funding, clearly specified Education Management Information System (EMIS)-based information flows, and enforceable participation procedures, while ambiguous oversight clauses and frag- mented data systems risk precautionary recentralization, especially in capacity-con- strained provinces. The article concludes by proposing doctrinal benchmarks and a phased implementation roadmap to help policymakers translate the two-tier reform from formal devolution into operational collaboration in the education sector.

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