Nicolaus Petrus Likuwatan Werang, Maria Lusiana Florentin Werang, Rizky Amalia Putri

Urban governance and sustainability barriers in Indonesia: Tracking the forward policy design

Introduction

Urban governance and sustainability barriers in indonesia: tracking the forward policy design. Explore urban governance and sustainability barriers in Indonesia. This study tracks forward policy design, offering an integrated framework for inclusive and resilient urban development.

Abstract

Background: Indonesia’s urban governance and sustainability reveal a significant barrier to the concretization in the field. Interestingly, while the government has invented a bunch of initiatives to assist the goals, their insignificant progress has been consistently revealed. Methods: Our study employed a systematic literature review (SLR) to track the issue comprehensively and carefully to estimate the objectivity, accuracy, relevance, linked to the research theme and it was assisted by Publish or Perish (PoP) software to collect, organize, comprehend, and scrutinize the data based on scientific papers pertinent to the research theme. Findings: Our findings display the significant barriers (e.g., fragmented governance, weak concretisation systems, and underdeveloped institutional mechanisms that block urban governance and sustainability in Indonesia. To swamp, we offer the forward policy design with three leading actions (i.e., integrated policy framework, capacity building, fiscal and legal reform). Conclusion: Based on these, we believe the issues of urban governance and sustainability barriers will get back on track and achieve the goals consistently. Novelty/Originality of this article: Our novelty contributes to a comprehensive framework that bridges the concepts of spatial planning, governance structures, and sustainability objectives in Indonesian urban areas in an inclusive, equitable, and resilient context.

Review

This article tackles a highly relevant and critical issue concerning urban governance and sustainability barriers in Indonesia, where policy implementation often lags behind conceptualization despite numerous government initiatives. The study's aim to track forward policy design to overcome these persistent challenges is commendable. The chosen methodology, a systematic literature review (SLR) assisted by Publish or Perish (PoP) software, suggests a rigorous approach to data collection and analysis, aiming for objectivity and comprehensive coverage of scientific literature on the subject. The identified barriers – fragmented governance, weak concretisation systems, and underdeveloped institutional mechanisms – provide a clear and actionable diagnostic framework for understanding the underlying problems. While the abstract outlines a systematic approach, further detail on the specific SLR methodology would strengthen the full paper. Clarity on the search strategy, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and the precise analytical framework used to synthesize the literature and derive both the "significant barriers" and the "forward policy design" would enhance its robustness. The proposed forward policy design, comprising an integrated policy framework, capacity building, and fiscal and legal reform, offers a promising set of interventions. However, the abstract could benefit from briefly illustrating how these specific actions directly address the identified barriers, making the causal link more explicit. The statement of novelty, while highlighting a comprehensive framework bridging spatial planning, governance, and sustainability, requires concrete articulation within the main text to demonstrate how this framework is genuinely novel and actionable in the Indonesian context. Overall, this study promises to be a valuable contribution to the discourse on urban development and governance in Indonesia, offering both a comprehensive diagnosis of existing barriers and a prescriptive set of policy recommendations. Should the full paper elaborate on the methodological transparency and provide a more detailed exposition of how the proposed policy design directly ameliorates the identified challenges, it could significantly inform policymakers and practitioners. The research has the strong potential to guide strategic interventions, ultimately aiding Indonesia in achieving more consistent progress towards its urban sustainability goals.

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