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Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy
ISSN : 27223981     EISSN : 27223973     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46507/jcgpp
Core Subject : Social,
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy is an international peer-reviewed journal which aims to spread conceptual thinking or ideas, review and the research findings obtained in the field of Contemporary issues of Governance and Public Policy Studies. Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy promotes scholarly, theoretical, pragmatic, and contemporary research, which makes a clear conceptual and methodological contribution to existing international literature. These may include discuss about Contemporary issues of Governance and Public Policy.
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Universal Health Coverage and Hospital Service Satisfaction in Socio-Economically Vulnerable Tourism Areas Nurillah Agustina; Rahmad Hidayat; Ariy Dermawan; Ayatullah Hadi
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (October 2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v6i2.705

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This study examines the implementation of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the Mataram City General Hospital—a referral facility situated in a socio-economically vulnerable, tourism-dependent area of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Service quality is assessed across three dimensions: (1) administrative service quality, (2) accessibility of health services, and (3) clinical service quality, framed against the challenges of achieving SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 1 (No Poverty), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Using a descriptive qualitative design, we conducted interviews, observations, and document analysis, and coded the data in NVivo 12 Plus. Findings indicate that administrative processes have improved in clarity, speed, and ease of registration; however, responsiveness and lengthy waiting times persist. Digital platforms have enhanced access, yet geographical barriers and a digital divide continue to constrain equity. Overall clinical quality is satisfactory but limited by insufficient empathy and suboptimal communication from health workers. The study contributes empirically by showing how systemic constraints—uneven resource allocation, workforce shortages, and infrastructure deficits—undermine UHC objectives in vulnerable, tourism-reliant settings. Policy implications include the need for area-based planning, stronger inter-agency coordination, and context-sensitive innovation to deliver more equitable and inclusive services across West Nusa Tenggara.
Strengthening Local Government Organisation Capacity for Adaptive Development Policy Responsive to Community Needs Franky Djafar; Rifka S. Akibu; Puthisat Namdech
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (October 2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v6i2.715

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This study examines how to strengthen institutional capacity for regional development planning in Gorontalo Regency, Indonesia, with a focus on policies that are responsive to local community needs. A qualitative case study design was employed, drawing on in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of planning documents, including the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan and the Regional Annual Work Plan. The findings indicate that robust institutional capacity, inclusive public participation, and the effective use of information technology are pivotal to producing adaptive and sustainable development policy. However, two principal challenges persist: insufficiently trained human resources for adaptive planning and the suboptimal use of information technology. The analysis links these results to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—notably SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 16 (strong, transparent, and accountable institutions). Strengthening institutional capacity and deepening participation are expected to accelerate local SDG progress and to support the design of more inclusive, efficient, and data-driven policy. The study contributes to understanding—and improving—the implementation of adaptive, sustainable regional development policy amid social, economic, and environmental change.
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Twin-Track Approach: Institutional Weaknesses and Promising Practices for Post-Eruption Recovery in Lumajang, Indonesia Tri Yumarni
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (October 2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v6i2.722

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This study examines the operationalisation of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles in post-disaster mitigation following the 2021 Mount Semeru eruption in Lumajang, Indonesia. Inadequate GESI integration undermines progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). We ask: how are GESI principles incorporated into disaster planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation, and what factors shape their application? Using a qualitative single-case design, we conducted 17 semi-structured interviews with government officials, NGO representatives, community leaders, and marginalised groups, and undertook thematic analysis in NVivo 14. Findings indicate that, contrary to policy commitments, GESI integration was fragmented, tokenistic, and overly reliant on civil-society actors rather than embedded within governance systems. Targeted initiatives—such as women’s leadership training and disability-accessible information channels—showed short-term promise but lacked sustainability, were weakly connected to formal decision-making, and failed to address structural inequalities. Disaster plans were largely gender-blind, monitoring frameworks omitted disaggregated data, and evaluation processes overlooked equity indicators. To our knowledge, this is the first empirical analysis of the GESI twin-track approach in a Global South disaster context, illuminating the gap between policy rhetoric and lived realities. The study advances an analytical framework and context-specific evidence to inform the institutionalisation of GESI in disaster governance, offering practical pathways towards more equitable and sustainable resilience.
Collaborative Policy Innovation for Accelerating Land Acquisition in the Economic Hub of Indonesia R Agus Marhendra; Siti Aminah; Burhanuddin Burhanuddin; Aulia Rahman
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): (October 2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v6i2.729

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Land acquisition for the public interest in Indonesia frequently encounters complex bureaucracy, inefficiencies, and community resistance, which impede the implementation of National Strategic Projects (NSPs). This study examines policy innovation in land acquisition through multi-stakeholder collaboration in South Sulawesi Province, where Makassar is the provincial capital and the economic hub of eastern Indonesia. The analysis also highlights urban expansion into Gowa Regency, which heightens both the urgency and the complexity of land provision for infrastructure projects. Using a qualitative case-study design, data were gathered through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentary analysis. The findings indicate that collaborative approaches expedite land acquisition, improve transparency, and reduce the risk of social conflict. Models that involve central and local government, private-sector actors, community representatives, and facilitation forums have proved effective in strengthening legitimacy and trust. Strategic recommendations include institutionalising facilitation forums, advancing digital transformation in land-acquisition governance, and reformulating compensation schemes to ensure equity and accountability. By embedding collaboration, transparency, and fairness, the study contributes to more inclusive and responsive public policy while supporting the sustainability of NSPs. It also aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—notably Goal 9 on resilient infrastructure, Goal 11 on sustainable cities and communities, and Goal 16 on strong institutions—offering practical pathways for inclusive and sustainable development.
Governance and Policy Innovations for Food Security in a Buffer City: Causal Pathways and Evidence from Palopo, Indonesia Novayanti Sopia Rukmana; Saddam Husain Tamrin; Tawakkal Baharuddin; Febrianto Syam
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.686

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This study analyses the drivers of low food security in Palopo City, Indonesia, and proposes locally relevant policy options. As an autonomous buffer city that supports surrounding regions through food distribution and trade, Palopo remains under-examined in debates on food security governance. The study contributes by foregrounding the governance challenges facing buffer cities while aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), particularly Targets 2.1–2.5 and 2.a–2.c on ending hunger, improving nutrition, strengthening sustainable and climate-resilient food systems, increasing agricultural investment, and stabilising food markets. Using a qualitative descriptive design, the research draws on official documents, regional policy instruments, and peer-reviewed literature. Data were analysed systematically in NVivo 12 Plus through import, coding, relationship mapping, and visualisation to identify recurring patterns. The findings indicate that Palopo’s food security is constrained by limited local production, shrinking agricultural land, climate-related pressures on yields, weak distribution and logistics infrastructure, low purchasing power, and ineffective policy implementation. Inadequate logistics increase transport costs and contribute to price volatility, while poverty and food inflation restrict access to nutritious food. Policy priorities include boosting productivity via appropriate technologies and food diversification, upgrading distribution through technology-enabled logistics, strengthening purchasing power through food-based local economic programmes, and improving the targeting and effectiveness of subsidies and food assistance.
Collaborative Approaches and Power Imbalances in Community-Based Forest Management: A Case Study from Rural Java, Indonesia Rijal Ramdani; Bagaskoro Nur Abu Yogar; Muhammad Akbar Nugraha Sabarna; Kevin Arya Pranaja
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.687

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Sustainable Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) relies on collaboration among diverse actors, including local communities, NGOs, universities, and government institutions. This study examines collaborative approaches and power relations in CBFM in rural Java, with a focus on Gunungkidul, Indonesia. Using a collaborative governance framework and a power dynamics lens, it analyses how authority, legitimacy, and resource control shape collaboration. Data were collected through participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), document analysis, and Social Network Analysis (SNA). The findings indicate that decision-making is framed as democratic, and that knowledge and resource sharing support sustainable CBFM. However, authority remains centralised at the national level, constraining inclusive governance. Local communities and NGOs, by contrast, play a prominent role in implementation due to their resources and legitimacy. These insights contribute to debates on collaborative governance in the Global South, showing that collaboration does not necessarily follow formal authority structures. The study also speaks to SDG 1, Target 1.4, by improving access to land and economic resources for vulnerable forest communities, and to SDG 17, Target 17.16, by strengthening multi-actor partnerships for sustainable forest governance. Future research should compare multiple CBFM cases to capture variation in collaborative practices and grassroots power dynamics.
The Dynamics of Public Policy-Making in Public Administration: From Classical Management to the New Public Administration Abdul Rahman; Septi Wulandari; Komang Ema Marsitadewi; Teresa Irmina Nangameka; Shelda Adriana Taimaris Rogi
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.753

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This article examines how public administration shapes policy-making. Scholarship typically treats Classical Management, Neo-Classical Management, and New Public Administration (NPA) as successive stages, while policy studies often analyse decision-making, participation, and implementation separately. Consequently, literature lacks an integrated account of how shifting administrative logics structure policy-making and contribute to persistent governance challenges. Drawing on a systematic literature review guided by PRISMA, the study analyses 23 peer-reviewed, Scopus-indexed articles. Rather than aggregating empirical effects, it uses thematic coding to examine policy-making dynamics across paradigms, from Classical Management to NPA. Findings show each paradigm embodies a distinct logic: hierarchical technocratic control in the classical model; behaviourally informed but administratively managed decision-making in the neo-classical model; and collaborative, reflexive governance in the NPA model. Paradigms coexist rather than replace one another. In the Global South, although NPA principles support SDG 16.6 and 16.7, implementation is constrained by neo-classical reforms and residual classical bureaucracies, limiting participatory engagement envisaged by SDG 16.8. Effective governance reform requires aligning institutional capacity with participatory processes rather than adopting a new paradigm.
Political Stability and Infrastructure Governance for Sustainable Development: An Institutional Analysis of Local Government Support for Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City Andi Nur Fiqhi Utami; Herman Lawelai; Aco Nata Saputra; Achmad Fauzi Kusmin; Citra N Fariaty; Endriady Edy Abidin
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.754

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This study examines how political stability, infrastructure governance, and sustainable development shape West Sulawesi’s role as a supporting region for Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City, and its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). Using a sequential mixed-methods design, it triangulates policy documents, interviews, and 100 news articles coded in NVivo 12 Plus. Findings indicate that infrastructure development, especially roads, ports, and energy systems, is the strongest policy driver, reinforced by local government coordination and public–private partnerships. Institutional reliability functions as governance capital, sustaining policy continuity and strengthening accountability. Nevertheless, sustainability integration remains partial, constraining progress towards SDG 9 Targets 9.1 and 9.4 and SDG 11 Targets 11.3, 11.6, and 11.b. Reliance on discourse-based evidence and a cross-sectional timeframe limits causal inference and long-term sustainability assessment. Future research should adopt longitudinal designs, comparative buffer-region analyses, and quantitative sustainability indicators.
The Role of Institutional Quality in Shaping Digital Governance in Decentralised Indonesia Wais Alqarni; Safrizal ZA; Isnaini Muallidin; Afrijal Afrijal; M Nur Akhyar
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.793

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This study examines how institutional quality shapes digital governance across local governments in Indonesia, addressing the persistent institutional–technical misalignment that continues to hinder digital transformation despite substantial public investment. The study is motivated by efforts to localise the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16, Targets 16.6 and 16.7, on effective, accountable, and transparent institutions and responsive, inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making, as well as SDG 9, Target 9.c, on universal internet access. Achieving these goals remains difficult across Indonesia’s diverse regional contexts because of entrenched institutional barriers. Using a qualitative multiple-case study design, this research analyses five subnational cases, Jakarta, West Java, East Kalimantan, South Sulawesi, and Papua, selected to capture varying levels of digital maturity and contrasting geographical conditions within Indonesia’s decentralised governance system. The findings indicate that four institutional dimensions, regulatory frameworks, organisational capacity, leadership commitment, and inter-agency coordination, decisively shape digital governance outcomes and mediate regional disparities. The study concludes that digital transformation in decentralised systems is fundamentally an institutional rather than purely technological process. It proposes an integrated institutional quality framework to strengthen decentralised digital resilience and improve public service delivery across Indonesia’s fragmented governance landscape.
Governing Cross-Border Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing for Maritime Security Resilience in the Strait of Malacca Suhirwan Suhirwan
Journal of Contemporary Governance and Public Policy Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): (April 2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jcgpp.v7i1.797

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The Straits of Malacca and Singapore are among the most strategically important maritime chokepoints in the global trading system. Although conventional threats such as piracy have been managed through regional cooperation, the rapid digitalisation of ports, vessel traffic systems, and naval command infrastructures has created new hybrid cyber-physical vulnerabilities. Despite recurring cyber incidents between 2020 and 2025, no institutionalised real-time cross-border Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) mechanism has emerged among Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. This study examines the puzzle of institutional inertia under growing threat interdependence and its implications for SDG 9, Target 9.1 on resilient infrastructure, and SDG 17, Targets 17.16 and 17.17 on knowledge-sharing and effective public-private partnerships. Drawing on 18 semi-structured interviews and qualitative analysis of policy documents from 2020 to 2025, the study identifies three governance bottlenecks: legal-institutional ambiguity, sovereignty-related political constraints, and technical-operational interoperability gaps. Building on Regional Security Complex Theory and regime complexity scholarship, the article theorises Cooperative Sovereignty as a middle-ground governance modality between supranational integration and sovereignty-maximising bilateralism. It proposes the Malacca Cyber Intelligence Node (MCIN) as a federated, sovereignty-compatible mechanism for structured cyber threat signalling while preserving national control over data. The study contributes to governance scholarship and offers actionable pathways for strengthening maritime cyber resilience in sovereignty-sensitive regions.