OPTIMIZING MULTI-STAKEHOLDER COLLABORATION IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT: LESSONS FROM BANYUMAS REGENCY’S SDG IMPLEMENTATION

Bayumas regency

Abstract

This qualitative case study examines the dynamics of multi-stakeholder collaboration in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the local government level, focusing on the experience of Banyumas Regency, a recognized Smart Green ASEAN City with established partnerships involving the UNDP, World Bank, and German development agencies. The research objectives were to analyze collaborative mechanisms among global, national, and local stakeholders in SDG localization, identify partnership success factors and challenges, and develop an optimization framework for collaborative governance in local development. The methodology employed was a qualitative case study utilizing semi-structured interviews, systematic analysis of policy documents, and focus group discussions (FGDs). Data were analyzed thematically to identify collaboration patterns and partnership effectiveness. Thefindings reveal that successful multi-stakeholder collaboration is characterized by strong institutional leadership, adaptive partnership frameworks, effective knowledge transfer mechanisms, and community-based participatory approaches. Key challenges identified include resource asymmetries, coordination complexities, and implementation capacity gaps. This study provides empirical evidence for optimizing collaborative governance models in SDG localization, offering practical insights for policymakers and development practitioners in similar decentralized development contexts.