Adopting SDGs as International Norm at The Village Level

The case of Sumberjaya Village

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze how the global SDGs, as an international norm, has been adopted into laws or policies at the local level. In line with this objective, the research examines how the global SDGs can influence the Indonesian government in implementing policies to incorporate them into national policies. In Indonesia, commitment to the SDGs is manifested through various national regulations, including Presidential Regulation No. 59 of 2017. The Indonesian government, through various ministries and agencies has taken steps to ensure the implementation of the SDGs reaches the regional level, including localizing the SDGs into Village SDGs program in accordance with Minister of Villages Regulation No. 21 of 2020. Nevertheless, the implementation of Village SDGs, which varies across regions according to the legal framework in each village, has resulted in differing levels of Village SDGs achievement, particularly in Sumberjaya Village, South Tambun District, Bekasi Regency, which has attained low achievement. This analysis is based on the international norm diffusion mechanism, with the research hypothesis stating that international norms can influence a country to adopt and localize such laws in accordance with the local context. The methodology used by the author in this research is qualitative, with data collection techniques including interviews and literature review.