Journal of Governance and Public Policy

Environmental Scanning and Prioritization of Issues in Marine Tourism Development in Ternate City, Indonesia

Alma'arif Alma'arif — 2025-05-30

The management of Hol Sulamadaha Bay in Ternate City remains suboptimal, as reflected in the declining number of tourists visits due to the lack of prioritization in development efforts. This study aims to analyze the strategic environment and identify key strategic priorities for the development of marine tourism in Ternate. Grounded in Wheelen and Hunger's strategic management theory—specifically strategic environmental analysis and employing the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), the research adopts a post-positivist paradigm. Data collection combined qualitative methods, including interviews and documentation, with quantitative analysis through expert-validated questionnaires. Key informants included government officials, private sector representatives, local communities, tourists, and residents from remote areas. The findings reveal four pressing strategic issues: (1) limited involvement of the Tourism Awareness Group (TAG), (2) low levels of tourism literacy, (3) inadequate access, facilities, and infrastructure, and (4) limited community participation in tourism development. Moreover, the study emphasizes the role of mutual trust between government and local communities as a critical factor for encouraging inclusive participation, from policy planning through to implementation and evaluation. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of strategic environmental analysis and AHP to assess marine tourism development while foregrounding the socio-cultural dynamics particularly trust, belief systems, and local values that influence community engagement. This holistic approach offers a new perspective for developing inclusive, culturally grounded strategies to revitalize marine tourism in small island regions like Ternate.

Meta-Analysis of Tourism Development Aware Disaster Potential: Bibliographic Analysis of Disaster Management on Tourism Scope

Sakir Sakir — 2025-05-30

This study presents a bibliometric analysis of disaster management in the tourism sector over the past five years, based on data retrieved from the Scopus database. While previous research has emphasized the vulnerability of the tourism industry to disasters and the need for preparedness, there remains a limited exploration of theoretical frameworks and localized perspectives in this field. This study addresses this gap by examining global and local trends in disaster awareness within tourism destinations. Employing a qualitative approach through a systematic literature review, the research utilizes VOSviewer and Scopus analytical tools to map developments in the field. The findings reveal a growing scholarly interest in emerging topics such as post-COVID-19 recovery strategies and sustainable tourism development. The dominance of social science disciplines in the literature underscores their crucial role in informing policy and practice. Notably, 2023 marked the peak in publication output, with Indonesia emerging as a leading contributor reflecting its dual context of rich tourism potential and high disaster vulnerability. Despite this, previous studies have often neglected the integration of local wisdom and cultural values, which are essential for effective community-based disaster management. The novelty of this study lies in its focus on disaster management through a community-based tourism lens, particularly within the context of Yogyakarta. It recommends the development of localized disaster management models that actively involve community participation and draw upon indigenous knowledge and practices to enhance tourism resilience.

Exploring Patterns of Collective Corruption and Integrity Risks by Regional Heads in Indonesia

Mohammad Hidayaturrahman — 2025-06-14

This study aims to analyze the collective corruption networks involving regional heads in Indonesia. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered from secondary sources, including major national online media outlets such as Kompas, Tempo, CNN Indonesia, Antara, Detik, Liputan6, Tribun, and Jawapos. The data were analyzed through content analysis, focusing on news reports concerning regional head corruption cases from 2005 to 2023—a period marked by the implementation of direct regional elections. The findings reveal a growing phenomenon of collective corruption in which regional heads and business actors engage in collusion, forming new oligarchic power structures at the local level. This model of collective corruption encompasses both internal and external networks. Internal networks include the regional head’s family members and close staff, while external networks involve entrepreneurs and legislative representatives such as members of local parliaments. Empirically, the study identifies a pattern of systemic corruption facilitated by political actors who collaborate across government and business sectors. Theoretically, the research contributes to the evolving discourse on collective corruption by illustrating how corruption becomes institutionalized and deeply embedded in local governance structures. Regional heads emerge as central actors, establishing corruption networks that divert public funds—particularly from the Regional Budget and Revenue and Expenditure allocations—to serve private interests and consolidate political power. The novelty of this research lies in its identification of the dual role played by both private entrepreneurs and bureaucratic elements in financing corrupt practices. Moreover, it highlights how family members and staff serve as intermediaries in the process of fund misappropriation, enabling the entrenchment of corruption at the local level.

The Dynamics of Party Cartels: Obstacles to Reforms and Reinforcers of Political Corruption in Indonesia

Yeni Sri Lestari — 2025-06-14

Political reform in Indonesia has produced a paradox within the country’s political dynamics. While the reforms were intended to strengthen democracy, they have instead contributed to its weakening and facilitated the rise of political cartel practices. These practices are marked by the consolidation of opposition parties, the erosion of party ideologies, and the prioritization of ruling elite interests through unfettered access to state resources. The decline of ideological commitment among political parties has led to the emergence of cartelized party coalitions, which in turn promote political corruption, weaken mechanisms of checks and balances, and undermine the overall quality of democracy. This article employs a qualitative research methodology, focusing on literature reviews of scholarly books and academic articles related to political corruption and cartel politics in Indonesia. The findings indicate that the entrenchment of political cartels is a major driver behind the increasing incidence of political corruption in Indonesia. The dismantling of political cartel structures is therefore essential to curbing corruption. The shift away from ideological politics towards opportunistic alliances aimed at extracting benefits from state resources has exacerbated corrupt practices. Reforming Indonesia's party system is thus imperative to breaking the cycle of political cartelization and reducing the pervasive corruption among political elites. The novelty of this study lies in its in-depth analysis of how political parties, once vehicles of democratic expression, have transformed into instruments of collusion and corruption. This transformation has led to new configurations of power relations and the unequal distribution of state resources. The implications of this study underscore the urgent need for party system reform and the reinforcement of democratic institutions as essential strategies for effectively combating political corruption in Indonesia moving forward.

Empowering Marginalized Groups: Unveiling the Benefits of Community Integration in Public Services Decision-Making

Jonathan Jacob Paul Latupeirissa — 2025-06-14

This research highlights the critical relationship between public participation in decision-making and the enhanced efficiency of public service delivery, particularly for marginalized communities. Through a systematic review of international literature sourced from the Scopus database, the study examines how inclusive governance practices strengthen the engagement of underrepresented groups within government institutions. The findings emphasize the vital role of stakeholder participation in shaping effective, responsive, and inclusive public policies. The analysis reveals that inclusive decision-making not only improves the quality and accessibility of public services but also promotes more equitable and accountable governance. This research contributes to the broader discourse on participatory governance by offering a comprehensive analysis of community engagement dynamics and demonstrating how targeted interventions can help address structural inequalities in public administration. The novelty of this study lies in its emphasis on the transformative potential of inclusive policymaking, particularly in amplifying the voices and lived experiences of marginalized groups. By integrating these perspectives into policy development, governments can more effectively meet the diverse needs of their populations. Moving forward, the study advocates for identifying and implementing strategic mechanisms to increase the participation of marginalized communities in institutional decision-making, thereby advancing a more just and equitable society.

Mapping the Evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility Research (2015–2024): A Bibliometric Analysis Based on Scopus

Cristyano Cristyano — 2025-06-28

This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) research published between 2015 and 2024, drawing on 624 articles indexed in the Scopus database. The objective is to map the intellectual evolution of CSR scholarship by identifying key thematic shifts, dominant theoretical frameworks, and methodological patterns. Using VOSviewer as the primary visualization tool, the study explores research networks, keyword co-occurrences, and temporal transitions in CSR literature over the past decade. The analysis reveals a notable progression in CSR themes, moving from early emphases on business ethics and corporate governance toward sustainability, stakeholder engagement, ESG integration, and digital transformation. Stakeholder Theory, Legitimacy Theory, and Institutional Theory emerge as the most influential conceptual foundations, shaping both normative debates and strategic implementation. While quantitative approaches continue to dominate, the growing adoption of qualitative and mixed-method designs reflects a deeper inquiry into CSR’s societal relevance and ethical dimensions. Geographically, CSR research remains concentrated in developed countries such as the United States, China, the United Kingdom, and Australia, although contributions from emerging economies are steadily increasing. Despite the expansion of the field, gaps persist in the standardization of CSR metrics and in evaluating its long-term social impacts beyond corporate financial performance. The novelty of this study lies in its integration of bibliometric mapping with theoretical synthesis to provide a holistic, data-driven perspective on the evolution of CSR research over the past decade, offering fresh insights into future research directions aligned with sustainable development, inclusive governance, and cross-sector collaboration.

Optimizing Public Policy Evaluation Using Data and Evidence-Based Approaches for Sunan Kuning Semarang, Indonesia Closure

Isnaeni Yuliani — 2025-06-30

Since the closure of the Sunan Kuning (Argorejo) localization area in Semarang in 2019, a range of secondary issues have emerged, including not only morality concerns but also impacts on economic cycles, public health, and social structures. The closure, part of a national initiative to eliminate prostitution, aimed to address moral and health concerns but unintentionally led to challenges such as the displacement of sex workers and the shift of prostitution to online platforms. This study aims to evaluate the policy surrounding closure using Robert E. Stake’s Countenance Model (1967), which includes three stages: (1) antecedent, (2) transactions, and (3) outcomes. A qualitative approach was adopted, with purposive sampling to select stakeholders for Delphi interviews, supplemented by a literature review. Data analysis followed an interactive model comprising data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing and verification. These processes were conducted simultaneously to enable structured and focused data collection. The findings indicated that the policy has not been optimally implemented. Key recommendations include the necessity of strong political will by the government in every stage of the policy process and the importance of incorporating insights from prior research and past policy experiences. The study’s main contribution lies in developing innovative strategies for the systematic involvement of stakeholders, ensuring that public policy is both data-driven and responsive to the real-world challenges affected communities face. This research offers a novel framework for integrating qualitative policy evaluation with participatory stakeholder engagement in post-localization contexts.

Integrating Ethical Values and New Public Services: Strengthening Reform and Anti-Corruption in Indonesia

Yacob Noho Nani — 2025-06-30

This article offers an integrated model of ethical values and NPS principles in overcoming corruption in the context of reform in Indonesia. The research findings identify several forms of deviation of the value system, such as abuse of authority, deviation of norms, discriminatory practices, and intervention of power in bureaucratic practices, which have become major issues for the potential for corruption that has taken root in the bureaucratic culture in Indonesia. On the other hand, the contribution of the NPS paradigm related to service values, transparency, participation and accountability is also inadequate in strengthening the governance system. Therefore, this study recommends ethical values, about the importance of honesty, integrity and ethics, prioritizing public interests as an alternative to strengthening the reform system in overcoming corruption. A systematic review and inclusive criteria showed several weaknesses of the reform system and the inadequacy of NPS in strengthening governance to overcome corruption. However, empirical facts show that post-reform corruption has occurred more widely in almost all lines of bureaucracy and public sector organizations. This study offers the I-EdMP model as an analytical tool for strengthening the NPS value system and principles as a moderating factor in overcoming various forms of corruption violations. This model was developed as an alternative that clarifies ethical obligations and violations to strengthen reform by integrating public ethical values into the reform system.