Editoral: From Local Budgeting to Green Policy (Emerging Issues in Indonesian Public Administration and Governance)
Abstract
The public sector in Indonesia stands at a critical juncture, shaped by a confluence of historical legacies, ongoing reforms, and the pressing demands of a rapidly evolving society. The urgency to understand and address the dynamics of governance, policy implementation, and public service delivery in Indonesia is underscored by the nation’s commitment to citizen welfare, equitable development, and the realization of good governance principles. As the world’s fourth most populous country and a diverse archipelago, Indonesia’s public sector faces unique challenges and opportunities that make its transformation both urgent and complex.
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Published
2026-05-31
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ROHMI, khayu; SILVIA, Tissa; PUTRI, Rizky Amalia.
Editoral: From Local Budgeting to Green Policy (Emerging Issues in Indonesian Public Administration and Governance).
Public Policy and Management Inquiry, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 1, p. 1-10, may 2026.
ISSN 2714-626X.
Available at: <https://jos.unsoed.ac.id/index.php/ppmi/article/view/22128>. Date accessed: 05 aug. 2026.
doi: https://doi.org/10.20884/ppmi.v10i1.22128.
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