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Fostering Evidence-Based Local Governance and Policy Innovation.

A peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes research on public policy, decentralization, regional autonomy, and government management.

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  • Publication Frequency 3× / Year April, August & December · 2025
  • Acceptance Rate 24% Selected through peer review
  • First Decision 142 Days 80% of manuscripts decided within this time
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Policy-Implementation Gaps and Local Readiness in Economic Development Acceleration: The Motaain Border Area, Belu Regency

Border areas in Indonesia face persistent challenges in economic development despite their strategic importance for national sovereignty and regional integration. The Motaain border area in Belu regency, specifically targeted under Presidential Instruction of the Republic of Indonesia No. 1 of 2021, represents a…

Beyond Structural Simplification: Bureaucratic Cultural Transformation and Resistance to Organizational Change—Evidence From Tangerang Regency, Indonesia

Bureaucratic simplification in Indonesia was introduced to reduce hierarchical layers and promote a more agile, professional, and performance-oriented public administration; however, structural reform does not automatically transform deeply embedded bureaucratic cultures and work practices. This study examines the…

Multilevel Governance for Metropolitan Innovation in Indonesia: Linking Institutional Coordination and Digital Transformation

Metropolitan innovation increasingly depends on coordination across administrative boundaries, yet Indonesian metropolitan areas remain governed through institutions whose authority, resources, and digital capacities are distributed across levels of government. This study examines how multilevel governance shapes…

Strengthening Territorial Convergence in Indonesia’s Three Million Houses Program Through a Hybrid-Integrative Governance Approach

This qualitative multi-site case study examines the subnational governance of Indonesia’s Three Million Houses Program in Lampung, Riau, and West Kalimantan. It addresses two questions: (1) what structural governance difficulties characterize subnational program delivery, and (2) how a hybrid-integrative governance…

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