Collaborative Governance in Complex Policy Environments: Examining Multi-Stakeholder Responses to Sustainability Challenges
Abstract
Sustainability challenges in Indonesia require governance approaches that foster cooperation among diverse stakeholders. This study examines the influence of stakeholder participation, trust among stakeholders, communication effectiveness, and shared decision-making on stakeholder responses to sustainability initiatives through a collaborative governance perspective. A quantitative survey was conducted with 150 community members involved in sustainability-related activities. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed with SPSS version 25. The results show that all collaborative governance dimensions have a significant positive effect on stakeholder responses. Communication effectiveness was the strongest predictor, followed by trust among stakeholders, stakeholder participation, and shared decision-making. The model explained 69.2% of the variance in stakeholder responses (R² = 0.692). These findings highlight the importance of effective communication, mutual trust, inclusive participation, and collaborative decision-making in strengthening stakeholder engagement in sustainability initiatives. The study enriches the collaborative governance literature and provides practical insights for policymakers seeking to enhance stakeholder involvement in addressing sustainability challenges in Indonesia.
Keywords
Collaborative Governance
Stakeholder Participation
Trust
Sustainability Challenges
Stakeholder Responses
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Melawati, F., & Muharam, S. (2026). Collaborative Governance in Complex Policy Environments: Examining Multi-Stakeholder Responses to Sustainability Challenges. Journal of Institutional Policy and Governance, 1(1), 01–12. Retrieved from https://badrionpress.com/index.php/jipg/article/view/22
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