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Asian Digital Governance Problems
Published by Pemuda Peduli Publikasi Insan Ilmiah
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30480868     DOI : https://doi.org/10.71435
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Asian Digital Governance Problems is a concept or approach to governance that uses digital technology, such as computers, the internet and information systems, to increase efficiency, transparency, participation and effectiveness in decision making and the delivery of public services. This includes the use of digital technology to facilitate communication between government and society, provide public services online, manage and analyze data for better decision making, and increase citizen involvement in policy and decision-making processes. The scope of this journal covers administration, management, public information systems and digital public services.
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The Digital Governance Gap in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Study of Indonesia, India, and the Philippines Rahmansya, Junaedi; Mehta, Arjun; Bautista, Mark Joseph
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines digital governance disparities in Indonesia, India, and the Philippines by analyzing how institutional coordination, administrative capacity, and governance structures influence digital transformation outcomes in developing democracies. Subjects and Methods: The research employed a qualitative comparative design using semi-structured interviews, policy documents, and institutional reports collected between 2023 and 2024. Data were analyzed through thematic content analysis supported by institutional capacity theory and digital governance maturity frameworks. Results: The findings reveal that India demonstrates stronger policy coherence and institutional integration through centralized coordination under the Digital India initiative, while Indonesia experiences fragmented implementation caused by decentralized governance and uneven regional administrative capacity. The Philippines exhibits relatively strong local innovation and participatory governance practices, although implementation continuity remains vulnerable to political transitions. Digital governance effectiveness across the three countries is strongly influenced by bureaucratic adaptability, institutional continuity, inter-agency coordination, and digital inclusivity rather than technological infrastructure alone. Conclusions: Sustainable digital transformation requires adaptive institutions, coherent governance systems, inclusive participation mechanisms, and long-term administrative coordination to achieve equitable and effective digital governance.
Building an Inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure: A Strategy for Strengthening Governance Rahmatullah, Andi; Akbar, Rina Kurniati
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study explores the state of digital governance in Southeast Sulawesi, focusing on the regions of Kendari, Kolaka, and Buton. It aims to assess the disparities in digital infrastructure readiness, institutional capacity, and inclusivity in these areas and their implications for effective governance Subjects and Methods: The research employs a qualitative methodology, including document analysis, interviews, and participant observation, to examine the local implementation of national digital policies. Results: The findings reveal significant disparities in institutional readiness, technological integration, and citizen participation across the three regions. Kendari demonstrates stronger governance capacity, integrated digital systems, and higher public participation, while Kolaka and Buton continue facing infrastructure limitations, fragmented coordination, and low digital literacy. Collaborative initiatives involving universities and civil society organizations contributed positively to community engagement and digital inclusion. Conclusions: Sustainable digital governance requires institutional reform, inclusive participation, technological integration, and equitable capacity development to strengthen governance effectiveness and social equity in peripheral regions.
Open Data Policy and Privacy Challenges: Balancing Transparency and Security in Digital Governance in Indonesia Nadia Lestari
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines the evolving dynamics of Indonesia’s open data policy within the broader context of digital governance. It aims to understand how the state negotiates the balance between transparency and data protection, particularly after the implementation of the One Data Indonesia initiative and the enactment of the Personal Data Protection Law. The research explores how institutional culture, ethical reasoning, and governance structures shape the interpretation and practice of openness in a rapidly digitalizing public sector. Subjects and Methods: Using a qualitative, interpretive approach, the study analyzes policy documents, legal frameworks, and institutional reports, complemented by semi-structured interviews with policymakers, data officers, and civic actors. Data were interpreted through thematic and critical policy analysis to uncover the narratives, tensions, and ethical dilemmas surrounding open data implementation in Indonesia’s bureaucratic institutions. Results: The findings reveal that open data governance in Indonesia remains fragmented across ministries and local governments. Bureaucratic actors often view transparency as both an obligation and a risk, constrained by overlapping regulations and fear of data misuse. Ethical ambiguities persist as institutions struggle to harmonize openness with privacy protection amid growing concerns over cybersecurity and public trust. Conclusions: The study concludes that Indonesia’s open data reform represents a moral and institutional negotiation rather than a purely technical project. Sustainable transparency requires legal clarity, digital infrastructure, ethical literacy, and civic engagement to build a culture of trust that reconciles openness with security.
Governance through Digital Platforms: A Study of the Effectiveness of e-Participation on Policy Transparency in the Philippines Tan, Josephine; Lum, Christopher
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study investigates the effectiveness of e-participation in enhancing policy transparency in the Philippines. As digital platforms are increasingly used for public engagement in policy-making, the study seeks to evaluate how these platforms influence government transparency and citizen participation. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey design involving 320 respondents consisting of citizens, government officials, and civil society representatives who had experience using digital governance platforms. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression with SPSS version 27. Results: The findings indicate that respondents generally perceived e-participation platforms positively, particularly regarding accessibility and digital literacy. Correlation analysis revealed a strong positive relationship between e-participation effectiveness and policy transparency. Regression analysis further demonstrated that institutional responsiveness was the strongest predictor of transparency outcomes. The results suggest that transparent digital governance depends not only on technological accessibility but also on responsive governmental institutions. Conclusions: E-participation significantly strengthens policy transparency and democratic engagement in the Philippines when supported by inclusive digital infrastructure and responsive governance practices.
Addressing Governance Gaps in the Global Digital Ecosystem: The Role of Multilateral Collaboration and UNDP's Digital Strategy Melati Nur Safitri
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study aims to explore how multilateral collaboration, particularly through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Digital Strategy 2022–2025, addresses the governance gap that continues to shape the global digital ecosystem. It seeks to understand how institutional cooperation, ethical frameworks, and strategic interventions converge to build inclusive and sustainable digital governance models across diverse national contexts. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a mixed methods approach using a convergent parallel design. Quantitative data were obtained from UNDP, ITU, World Bank, and EGDI databases, while qualitative data were collected through document analysis and semi-structured interviews involving 15 participants from international organizations, academia, government institutions, and civil society. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical interpretation and thematic analysis. Results: The findings indicate that governance effectiveness, institutional readiness, and multilateral cooperation significantly influence digital governance capacity and public digital service accessibility. Persistent inequalities in digital infrastructure, institutional adaptation, and digital literacy continue to shape governance disparities, particularly in developing regions. Ethical governance frameworks emphasizing transparency, accountability, and participatory oversight were found to strengthen institutional legitimacy and public trust. Conclusions: Sustainable digital governance requires collaborative international engagement, adaptive institutional capacity, inclusive digital policies, and ethical governance mechanisms capable of balancing technological innovation with social equity and institutional accountability.
Evaluation of Digital Governance Implementation in the Public Sector: A Study of the Effectiveness of the Smart Governance Program Muhammad Fadli Akbar
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the Smart Governance Program in Makassar City, Indonesia, particularly in improving public service effectiveness through transparency, responsiveness, and digital accessibility. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a quantitative descriptive-explanatory design involving 200 respondents consisting of government employees and citizens interacting with digital public services. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple linear regression analysis with SPSS. Results: The findings revealed that transparency, responsiveness, and digital accessibility positively and significantly influenced public service effectiveness. Transparency emerged as the strongest predictor, indicating that open administrative systems and accessible information substantially improve citizen trust and governance performance. Digital governance also improved efficiency, accountability, and service responsiveness, although challenges related to accessibility disparities and institutional coordination persisted. Conclusions: The study concludes that successful smart governance depends not only on technological infrastructure but also on institutional readiness, organizational coordination, and citizen-centered governance practices that strengthen public trust and administrative effectiveness in urban governance transformation.
Implementing Digital Governance for Improved Public Service Delivery Nwosu, Amarachi
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines the implementation of digital governance and its impact on public service delivery in Lagos during 2024, focusing on accessibility, efficiency, transparency, and citizen satisfaction. Subjects and Methods: The research employed a mixed-methods approach using a convergent parallel design. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 250 residents who had experience using digital public services, while qualitative data were obtained from semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions involving policymakers, ICT administrators, public service officers, and citizens. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS through descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative findings were examined using thematic analysis. Results: The findings indicate that digital governance improved administrative efficiency, service accessibility, and procedural transparency. However, infrastructural instability, internet affordability, limited digital literacy, and institutional resistance continued to hinder implementation effectiveness. Efficiency emerged as the strongest factor influencing citizen satisfaction. Conclusions: Sustainable digital governance requires inclusive infrastructure development, institutional adaptation, and continuous digital literacy improvement.
Civil Society in Digital Governance: Building Advocacy Capacity for Technological Transformation in Nigeria Okafor, Chidinma
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines the role of civil society organizations (CSOs) in strengthening digital governance advocacy in Nigeria and explores the institutional challenges affecting their participation in digital policy processes. Subjects and Methods: The research employed a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design involving quantitative surveys with 25 CSOs and semi-structured interviews with 15 participants consisting of CSO leaders, policymakers, and digital governance experts. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were interpreted through thematic analysis. Results: The findings show that 72% of CSOs actively engage in digital governance advocacy, particularly in data privacy, digital inclusion, and policy transparency. Advocacy effectiveness remains constrained by limited funding, inadequate technical expertise, and restricted institutional access. CSOs responded through coalition-building, social media advocacy, grassroots mobilization, and capacity-building initiatives. Conclusions: Strengthening participatory governance frameworks, institutional collaboration, technical capacity, and digital infrastructure is essential for promoting inclusive and socially accountable digital transformation in Nigeria.
Cybersecurity and Digital Sovereignty: An Analysis of National Data Governance Capacity in the Global Platform Era: A Literature Review Fitriani, Laras
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines national data governance capacity in the context of cybersecurity and digital sovereignty across Indonesia, the European Union, China, and India during 2010–2024. The research aims to identify how institutional coordination, regulatory coherence, enforcement effectiveness, technological autonomy, and public trust shape digital sovereignty within the global platform era. Subjects and Methods: This study employed a qualitative systematic literature review combined with critical interpretive synthesis. Data were collected from 76 academic articles, cybersecurity reports, institutional publications, and regulatory documents identified through a PRISMA-based selection process. The analysis applied thematic coding, repeated reading, conceptual integration, and comparative governance analysis to examine recurring governance patterns and institutional contradictions. Results: The findings reveal that digital sovereignty operates as a multidimensional governance capacity shaped by institutional integration, cybersecurity readiness, technological infrastructure, and governance legitimacy. The European Union demonstrates strong regulatory coherence, China exhibits centralized enforcement and technological autonomy, India reflects transitional governance adaptation, while Indonesia faces governance fragmentation, technological dependency, and weak cybersecurity preparedness. Conclusions: Effective digital sovereignty requires integrated governance systems, sustainable technological investment, institutional coordination, and long-term public trust in digital governance.
AI-Based Public Service Transformation: An Analysis of Algorithmic Bias Risks and Digital Government Accountability in ASEAN Idil, Adelia; Alimuddin, Huda
Asian Digital Governance Problems Vol. 1 No. 2 (2024): Asian Digital Governance Problems
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Purpose: This study examines the risks of algorithmic bias and the challenges of digital government accountability in AI-based public service transformation across ASEAN countries. The research focuses on how governance structures, institutional capacity, and citizen participation influence the ethical implementation of AI in public administration. Subjects and Methods: The study employed a qualitative comparative multi-case study approach involving Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 25 participants, policy document analysis, and comparative case studies. Thematic analysis using NVivo 14 was applied to identify patterns related to algorithmic bias, accountability mechanisms, and public trust. Results: The findings reveal that algorithmic bias remains a major challenge due to unequal datasets, fragmented regulation, and weak institutional oversight. Countries with stronger governance systems demonstrated higher transparency and accountability in AI implementation. Public trust was strongly influenced by citizen participation and transparency practices. Conclusions: Ethical governance, institutional coordination, and inclusive participation are essential to ensure fair, transparent, and accountable AI-based public services in ASEAN countries.

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