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  • (April 2026)
    Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026)

       

    This issue has been available online since 9th April 2026 as part of the regular April 2026 edition. It features six articles by twenty-five scholars from Australia, Indonesia, and Ireland, examining food security governance, collaborative forest management, infrastructure and political stability in a capital-region buffer, the evolution of public policy-making, institutional quality in digital governance, and cross-border cyber cooperation for maritime resilience, and offers grounded and conceptual perspectives on governance challenges across the Global South and the SDGs.

    The opening article examines food security governance in Palopo, Indonesia, a buffer city whose strategic role in regional distribution and trade has not been matched by adequate food-system resilience. It finds that low food security is driven by limited local production, shrinking agricultural land, climate pressures, weak logistics, low purchasing power, and ineffective policy implementation, and proposes policy responses centred on productivity, diversification, distribution reform, and better targeted assistance. In doing so, it advances SDG 2, particularly Targets 2.1 (ending hunger and ensuring access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food), 2.3 (improving productivity and smallholder livelihoods), and 2.c (reducing food price volatility).

    The second article turns to Community-Based Forest Management in rural Java, showing that although collaboration among communities, NGOs, universities, and government agencies is framed as democratic and supported by knowledge-sharing and resource exchange, authority remains centralised at the national level. By revealing how legitimacy and resource control often matter more than formal authority in shaping outcomes, the study contributes to SDG 1, Target 1.4 (equal access to economic resources), and SDG 17, Target 17.16 (multi-stakeholder partnerships for sustainable development).

    The third contribution examines how political stability, infrastructure governance, and sustainability shape West Sulawesi’s role as a supporting region for Indonesia’s Nusantara Capital City. It shows that roads, ports, and energy systems are the strongest policy drivers, reinforced by local government coordination and public-private partnerships, while institutional reliability sustains policy continuity and accountability. At the same time, sustainability remains only partially integrated, highlighting continuing gaps in SDG 9, Targets 9.1 (reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure) and 9.4 (sustainable infrastructure upgrading), and SDG 11, Targets 11.3 (inclusive and sustainable regional planning), 11.6 (reducing environmental impact), and 11.b (integrated policies for climate resilience).

    The fourth article offers a cross-era analysis of public policy-making in public administration, tracing the movement from Classical Management to Neo-Classical Management and New Public Administration. Rather than treating these paradigms as neatly sequential, it shows that they coexist as overlapping logics of control, managerial adjustment, and collaborative governance. The study argues that, especially in the Global South, governance reform requires aligning institutional capacity with participatory aspirations, thereby speaking directly to SDG 16, Targets 16.6 (effective, accountable and transparent institutions), 16.7 (inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making), and 16.8 (broader participation of developing countries in global governance).

    The fifth article examines digital governance across decentralised Indonesia through five subnational cases. It finds that digital transformation is shaped less by technology alone than by institutional quality, particularly regulatory frameworks, organisational capacity, leadership commitment, and inter-agency coordination. By proposing an integrated institutional quality framework, the study highlights the importance of SDG 16, Targets 16.6 and 16.7, alongside SDG 9, Target 9.c (access to information and communications technology).

    The final article addresses maritime cyber resilience in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore, where rising digital interdependence has outpaced institutional adaptation. It finds that the absence of real-time cross-border cyber threat intelligence sharing stems not only from technical limitations, but from a reinforcing triad of legal ambiguity, political mistrust, and interoperability gaps. In response, it advances Cooperative Sovereignty and proposes a federated intelligence-sharing mechanism, contributing to SDG 9, Target 9.1 (resilient infrastructure), and SDG 17, Targets 17.16 and 17.17 (knowledge-sharing and effective public-private partnerships).

    Taken together, these articles show that contemporary governance challenges are increasingly shaped by the interaction between institutional capacity, collaboration, and resilience. Across food systems, forest governance, regional infrastructure, policy reform, digital transformation, and maritime cybersecurity, this issue highlights a shared lesson: sustainable and legitimate governance depends not only on formal policy design, but also on the ability of institutions to adapt, coordinate, and include diverse actors under conditions of uneven capacity and growing interdependence.

  • (October 2025)
    Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025)

       

    This issue has been available online since 9th October 2025 as part of the October 2025 edition. It features five articles by fourteen scholars from the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Thailand, and Romania—addressing governance gaps in public policy, health governance, adaptive local development, gender-responsive disaster recovery, and collaborative land policy—and offers grounded perspectives with implications for governance challenges across the Global South and the SDGs.

    The opening article is a critical review of public-policy models that moves “from theory to action,” arguing that real-world governance requires adaptive, participatory approaches aligned to SDG 16—especially Targets 16.5 (reduce corruption and bribery), 16.6 (effective, accountable and transparent institutions), 16.7 (inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making), and 16.10 (access to information and fundamental freedoms). By reframing the policy cycle through transparency, stakeholder engagement, and institutional resilience, it charts a pathway to bridge governance gaps in practice.

    The second article turns to frontline service delivery in a socio-economically vulnerable, tourism-reliant setting. Assessing Universal Health Coverage at Mataram City General Hospital, Indonesia, it finds clearer administration and better digital access but persistent queues, responsiveness gaps, and uneven equity—underscoring the need for area-based planning and inter-agency coordination. The work advances SDG 3, Target 3.8 (Universal Health Coverage) while intersecting with SDG 1, Target 1.4 (access to basic services) and SDG 10, Target 10.2 (social, economic, and political inclusion).

    The third contribution examines institutional capacity for adaptive regional development in Gorontalo, Indonesia. It shows how robust organisations, inclusive participation, and the strategic use of information technology can make policy more responsive to community needs, while flagging skills gaps and underused digital tools as key bottlenecks—thereby supporting SDG 11, Target 11.3 (inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and participatory planning) and SDG 16, Targets 16.6 and 16.7 (effective institutions; inclusive, participatory, and representative decision-making).

    The fourth article offers the first empirical analysis (in this context) of a Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) twin-track approach in post-eruption recovery in Lumajang, Indonesia. It finds fragmented, tokenistic integration that relies heavily on civil society, and proposes institutional pathways to embed GESI across planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation—contributing to SDG 5, Targets 5.5 and 5.c (women’s leadership; policies for gender equality), SDG 10, Target 10.2 (inclusion), and SDG 11, Target 11.b (disaster risk-reduction strategies).

    The final article examines collaborative policy innovation to accelerate land acquisition in the economic hub of eastern Indonesia. Multi-stakeholder forums, transparency measures, and fairer compensation models demonstrably expedite processes and reduce conflict, aligning with SDG 9, Target 9.1 (quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure), SDG 11, Target 11.3 (inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and participatory planning), and SDG 16, Targets 16.6, 16.7 and 16.10 (effective institutions; inclusive decision-making; access to information).

    Taken together, these articles illuminate how evidence-informed design, inclusive participation, and institutional collaboration can advance the 2030 Agenda—linking policy theory to practice, strengthening essential services, institutionalising equity in crisis governance, and enabling infrastructure delivery without sacrificing legitimacy or social justice.

  • (April 2025)
    Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)

         

    This issue has been available online since 28th April 2025 as part of the regular April 2025 edition. It features five articles authored by seventeen scholars from Afghanistan, Türkiye, Indonesia, Malaysia, Tanzania, and Ghana—representing diverse Global South contexts. Together, these articles offer critical insights into governance challenges and innovations across sectors such as gender equality, local empowerment, public accountability, disaster resilience, and digital transformation, all framed within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    The opening article presents a systematic review of gender inequality in the mining sector, highlighting structural barriers that restrict women’s access to leadership and decent work. Through thematic and bibliometric analysis, it calls for gender-sensitive governance reforms, contributing to SDG 5, Target 5.5 (Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership) and SDG 8, Target 8.5 (Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all). The second article explores thematic village development in Malang, Indonesia, where participatory governance, local innovation, and cultural identity are leveraged to promote inclusive growth. Case studies such as Kampung Sanan and Kampung Heritage Kayutangan support SDG 1, Target 1.4 (Ensure equal access to economic resources), SDG 11, Target 11.3 (Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation), SDG 5, Target 5.c (Adopt and strengthen sound policies to promote gender equality), and SDG 10, Target 10.2 (Promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all).

    A third article analyses the ghost worker phenomenon in Tanzania’s public sector, using fraud theory and documentary analysis to examine its consequences on public service delivery, employment systems, and institutional trust. The study identifies significant socio-economic costs and governance failures, calling for stronger anti-corruption mechanisms and ethical recruitment practices. It directly aligns with SDG 16, Target 16.5 (Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms), highlighting the broader impact of payroll fraud on sustainable public sector development.

    The final two articles examine institutional responses to environmental and digital challenges. A quantitative study from Gowa, Indonesia, shows how social capital plays a pivotal role in building disaster resilience through inter-institutional trust and coordination, contributing to SDG 11, Target 11.b (Adopt and implement disaster risk reduction strategies) and SDG 13, Target 13.1 (Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards). The fifth article critiques the fragmented approach to digitalisation in Indonesia’s public sector, introducing the concept of a digi-service bubble and emphasising the need for coherent digital infrastructure and inclusive digital literacy. It addresses SDG 9, Target 9.c (Increase access to information and communications technology) and SDG 16, Target 16.6 (Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels).

    By engaging with intersecting issues such as gender equity, grassroots empowerment, public sector accountability, resilience to climate risks, and digital governance, this edition offers grounded perspectives on inclusive and sustainable development. These studies not only illuminate local policy experiences but also contribute to broader discourses on governance transformation in advancing the 2030 Agenda across the Global South.

  • (October 2024)
    Vol. 5 No. 2 (2024)

      

    This issue has been available online since 28th October 2024 as part of the regular October 2024 edition. It features six articles authored by twenty-one scholars from Iran, Thailand, and Indonesia—offering distinct insights into governance and policy challenges related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on digital transformation, public sector reform, and inclusive development in the Global South.

    The issue opens with a bibliometric study examining the evolution and influence of e-government in public service delivery (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels; SDG 9, Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology). Another article explores the opportunities and challenges of implementing digital governance at the local level in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia (SDG 11, Target 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and participatory planning; SDG 9, Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure), highlighting the importance of inclusive digital infrastructure.

    Further contributions analyse public–private partnerships aimed at reducing poverty and enhancing food security in coastal areas (SDG 1, Target 1.2: Reduce poverty in all its dimensions; SDG 2, Target 2.1: End hunger and ensure access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food; SDG 17, Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public–private and civil society partnerships). Another article discusses the role of regional medium-term development plans in improving the quality of basic education in oil-rich regions (SDG 4, Target 4.1: Ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education).

    Additional articles investigate collaborative governance mechanisms in the enforcement of levies within the transportation sector (SDG 11, Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all; SDG 17, Target 17.14: Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development), and propose improved strategies for local government asset management through enhanced planning and policy evaluation (SDG 11, Target 11.b: Implement integrated policies and plans towards inclusion, resource efficiency and climate resilience; SDG 9, Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure).

    By addressing the intersections of digital innovation, education, equity, and institutional accountability, this issue provides a timely scholarly contribution to advancing effective and sustainable governance across the Global South.

  • (April 2024)
    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024)

        

    This issue has been available online since 30th April 2024 as part of the regular April 2024 edition. It features six articles authored by twenty-two scholars from Germany, Italy, Hungary, Zambia, and Indonesia—representing Global South contexts—and provides focused insights into governance and policy challenges in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    The issue opens with an exploration of urban transport policies aimed at promoting sustainable mobility (SDG 11, Target 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all). Another article examines collaborative efforts to enhance social inclusion for persons with disabilities through the Penta Helix model (SDG 10, Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all). A further contribution presents a case study on decentralised climate governance in Zambia (SDG 13, Target 13.b: Promote mechanisms for capacity-building in climate change planning and management), drawing lessons from Itezhi-Tezhi and the Kafue Wetlands.

    Additional articles investigate the relationship between regional fiscal capacity and inclusive economic development (SDG 8, Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances), as well as the investment climate for sustainable palm oil in Indonesia (SDG 12, Target 12.b: Develop and implement tools to monitor sustainable development impacts for sustainable tourism and agriculture).

    The issue also explores the role of digital transformation in public administration through an analysis of how e-government initiatives are catalysing agile governance reform (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels), highlighting the intersection between technological advancement and institutional performance.

    By addressing key themes such as transport accessibility, social inclusion, environmental governance, digital transformation, and economic sustainability, this issue contributes valuable scholarly perspectives on policy innovation rooted in local realities. It serves as a timely academic resource for promoting inclusive and sustainable governance across the Global South.

  • (October 2023)
    Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023)

      

    This issue has been available online since 2nd October 2023 as part of the regular October 2023 edition. It features six articles authored by twenty-two scholars from Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia—offering multidisciplinary insights into governance innovation, post-pandemic recovery, and stakeholder engagement across the Global South.

    The issue opens with an exploration of Indonesia’s smart city development plans for its new capital city (SDG 11, Target 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and capacity for participatory planning; SDG 9, Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure), addressing the governance frameworks behind urban innovation. Another article examines post-COVID-19 recovery strategies for tourism villages through multi-stakeholder participation (SDG 8, Target 8.9: Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products; SDG 17, Target 17.17: Encourage effective partnerships with civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders), highlighting the importance of inclusive local planning.

    Further contributions include a stakeholder salience analysis in the policy formulation of anti-violence measures against women and children (SDG 5, Target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls; SDG 16, Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence against children), and a bibliometric study tracking vaccine research trends related to COVID-19 in Indonesia and Malaysia (SDG 3, Target 3.b: Support research and development of vaccines and medicines for communicable diseases; SDG 9, Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors).

    The issue also explores anti-corruption education policy through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (SDG 16, Target 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms; SDG 4, Target 4.7: Ensure all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development), and concludes with an analysis of collaborative governance mechanisms in the management of Riau’s Grand Forest Park (SDG 15, Target 15.2: Promote the sustainable management of forests and halt deforestation; SDG 17, Target 17.14: Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development).

    By addressing themes of policy innovation, participatory governance, social justice, and environmental stewardship, this issue offers timely and relevant contributions to sustainable development discourse in the Global South.

  • (April 2023)
    Vol. 4 No. 1 (2023)

      

    This issue has been available online since 25th March 2023 as part of the regular April 2023 edition. It features six articles authored by twenty scholars from Iran, Türkiye, and Indonesia—offering interdisciplinary perspectives on leadership, governance, poverty, and public service transformation within the context of the Global South.

    The issue opens with an analysis of the Penta Helix synergy in managing the COVID-19 pandemic at the municipal level in Pekanbaru, Indonesia (SDG 3, Target 3.d: Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks; SDG 17, Target 17.17: Encourage effective partnerships with civil society, the private sector and other stakeholders). This is followed by a study on compassionate leadership demonstrated by women in local governance during the health crisis (SDG 5, Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership; SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels).

    A further contribution explores the enduring challenge of poverty and the natural resource curse in Indonesia (SDG 1, Target 1.1: Eradicate extreme poverty for all people everywhere; SDG 8, Target 8.4: Improve progressively global resource efficiency in consumption and production), while a systematic review examines how government utilisation of social media is conceptualised within social science scholarship (SDG 16, Target 16.10: Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms; SDG 9, Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology).

    Another article investigates conflict of interest in the administrative expansion of Sofifi City, North Maluku (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions; SDG 11, Target 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation and capacity for participatory planning). The issue concludes with an empirical analysis of the relationship between the E-Government Development Index and the World Governance Indicator Index in Southeast Asia (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions; SDG 17, Target 17.18: Enhance capacity-building support to developing countries to increase the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data).

    By addressing themes of crisis governance, institutional accountability, digital transformation, and inclusive leadership, this issue provides a timely contribution to contemporary governance debates relevant to policy reform and sustainable development across the Global South.

  • (October 2022)
    Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022)

        

    This issue has been available online since 31st October 2022 as part of the regular October 2022 edition. It features five articles authored by ten scholars from Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Thailand, and Indonesia—offering comparative and contextual insights into governance, inclusivity, youth participation, and constitutional development across diverse regions of the Global South.

    The issue opens with a cross-country analysis of the impact of corruption and socio-political variables on youth representation in parliaments (SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels; SDG 5, Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership), highlighting barriers to inclusive political participation. Another article explores multi-actor collaboration to improve the economic wellbeing of fishing communities in Karangantu, Indonesia (SDG 14, Target 14.b: Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets; SDG 8, Target 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all), emphasising the role of participatory local governance.

    A policy evaluation of same-sex marriage legislation assesses its influence on public attitudes toward LGBTQ individuals (SDG 10, Target 10.3: Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome; SDG 16, Target 16.b: Promote and enforce non-discriminatory laws and policies), contributing to discourses on equality and non-discrimination. Meanwhile, a study on South Sudan explores the integration of federalism into its permanent constitution as a means to foster unity in diversity (SDG 16, Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice; SDG 17, Target 17.13: Enhance global macroeconomic stability, including through policy coordination and policy coherence).

    The issue concludes with an investigation into the critical factors influencing youth littering behaviour in urban areas (SDG 11, Target 11.6: Reduce the adverse environmental impact of cities; SDG 12, Target 12.8: Ensure people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature), offering practical insights for environmental awareness and behavioural change.

    By addressing issues of democratic inclusion, local economic resilience, social equity, and constitutional governance, this issue provides a valuable contribution to advancing responsive and inclusive policymaking in the Global South.

  • (April 2022)
    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022)

       

    This issue has been available online since 30th April 2022 as part of the regular April 2022 edition. It features five articles authored by ten scholars from the United Kingdom, Zambia, Malaysia, and Indonesia—offering critical insights into foreign policy, rehabilitation, disaster recovery, and sustainable development across the Global South.

    The issue opens with a study that reinterprets the domestic political drivers behind Zambia’s foreign policy, with particular attention to the role of ruling parties and presidential leadership (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions; SDG 17, Target 17.14: Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development). Another contribution examines correctional rehabilitation programmes in Nigerian prisons aimed at empowering inmates and facilitating reintegration (SDG 16, Target 16.3: Promote the rule of law and ensure equal access to justice for all; SDG 4, Target 4.4: Increase the number of youth and adults with relevant skills for employment and entrepreneurship).

    Further articles explore emerging concerns surrounding the terrorism industry and data coloniality in Southeast Asia (SDG 16, Target 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions to prevent violence and combat terrorism and crime; SDG 17, Target 17.8: Enhance the use of enabling technology, particularly information and communications technology), and assess post-disaster financial governance strategies for enhancing community economic resilience in Majene, Indonesia (SDG 11, Target 11.5: Reduce the adverse effects of disasters; SDG 8, Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances).

    The issue concludes with an analysis of how village funds can be optimally utilised to promote sustainable rural development (SDG 1, Target 1.a: Ensure significant mobilisation of resources to end poverty; SDG 11, Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas), reinforcing the importance of local fiscal instruments for inclusive growth.

    By addressing the intersections of governance, security, rehabilitation, and local development, this issue contributes to policy dialogues and academic debates on resilience, empowerment, and equity in the Global South.

  • (October 2021)
    Vol. 2 No. 2 (2021)

       

    This issue has been available online since 31st October 2021 as part of the regular October 2021 edition. It features five articles authored by eight scholars from Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia—offering critical reflections on governance, public service, and institutional transformation in the context of the Global South.

    The issue explores strategies undertaken by the Indonesian government in the aviation sector following the COVID-19 pandemic (SDG 9, Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure; SDG 8, Target 8.9: Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products), highlighting efforts to restore connectivity and resilience in the transport industry. Another contribution examines women’s representation in urban local government in Bangladesh, focusing on Narayanganj City Corporation (SDG 5, Target 5.5: Ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership; SDG 11, Target 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation).

    A study from Cambodia evaluates the quality of public service delivery through online vehicle registration systems (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions; SDG 9, Target 9.c: Significantly increase access to information and communications technology). A comparative analysis also addresses the policy landscape surrounding non-government-based cryptocurrencies in Thailand and Argentina (SDG 8, Target 8.10: Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions; SDG 17, Target 17.6: Enhance North-South, South-South and triangular regional and international cooperation on access to science, technology and innovation).

    The issue concludes with an assessment of regional government policy transformation in Indonesia during the post-pandemic “new normal” period (SDG 3, Target 3.d: Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks; SDG 8, Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances), reflecting on the dual imperative of economic recovery and public health governance.

    By addressing key dimensions of institutional adaptation, gender inclusion, digital service delivery, and regulatory innovation, this issue offers valuable insights for scholars and policymakers navigating governance challenges in the aftermath of global disruption.

  • (April 2021)
    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021)

        

    This issue has been available online since 30th April 2021 as part of the regular April 2021 edition. It features five articles authored by seven scholars from the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia—offering multidisciplinary insights into governance, education, youth engagement, and national security across the Global South.

    The issue opens with an analysis of education provision in frontier, outermost, and underdeveloped regions of Indonesia, with a specific focus on Sebatik Island (SDG 4, Target 4.5: Eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education for the vulnerable; SDG 16, Target 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions to prevent violence and combat crime and terrorism), exploring its strategic contribution to national resilience and security. Another article examines the roots of violent behaviour among certain Muslim groups, offering a socio-psychological perspective on militarised mentality (SDG 16, Target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence; SDG 16, Target 16.a: Strengthen relevant national institutions).

    Further contributions address the perceived readiness of educated youth to support ethnic integration in Sri Lanka (SDG 10, Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all; SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels), and critically assess the structural challenges within the tertiary education system in Bangladesh (SDG 4, Target 4.3: Ensure equal access for all to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education; SDG 4, Target 4.c: Substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers).

    The issue concludes with a corporate governance-focused study that explores the potential and limitations of CEO tenure capping as a mechanism to strengthen institutional accountability and performance (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions; SDG 8, Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, and innovation).

    By engaging with the complex intersections of education, governance, social cohesion, and institutional reform, this issue provides timely scholarly reflections relevant to the evolving policy challenges of the Global South.

  • (October 2020)
    Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020)

       

    This issue has been available online since 27th October 2020 as part of the regular October 2020 edition. It features five articles authored by nine scholars from Russia, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia—offering diverse insights into governance practices, institutional reform, and participatory development across the Global South and post-Soviet contexts.

    The issue explores challenges to gender mainstreaming through an analysis of women’s engagement in participatory gender-responsive budgeting in Bangladesh (SDG 5, Target 5.c: Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality; SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels). Another article investigates the role and institutional position of auxiliary organs within the West Java Provincial Government (SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions), reflecting on subnational governance structures in Indonesia.

    A further contribution addresses democratic decentralisation and participatory development in Bangladesh (SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making; SDG 10, Target 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all). A comparative policy analysis from Kazakhstan and the Kyrgyz Republic examines the development of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) frameworks (SDG 16, Target 16.4: Combat organised crime and illicit financial flows; SDG 17, Target 17.9: Enhance international support for implementing effective and targeted capacity-building).

    The issue concludes with a study on the effectiveness of regulatory implementation concerning public space users in Bandung’s town square (SDG 11, Target 11.7: Provide universal access to safe, inclusive and accessible green and public spaces), highlighting the intersection between urban policy and civic behaviour.

    By addressing institutional accountability, gender inclusion, urban regulation, and security governance, this issue offers valuable perspectives on policy innovation and public sector reform within complex socio-political contexts of the Global South.

  • (April 2020)
    Vol. 1 No. 1 (2020)

      

    This issue has been available online since 30th April 2020 as part of the regular April 2020 edition. It features five articles authored by eight scholars from Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Indonesia—offering diverse insights into governance, sustainability, and civic engagement within the context of the Global South and post-Soviet transitions.

    The articles in this issue explore key themes in contemporary governance and development. One contribution examines the relationship between women's participation and corruption levels in post-Soviet states (SDG 5, Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership; SDG 16, Target 16.5: Substantially reduce corruption and bribery in all their forms), shedding light on gender representation and institutional integrity. Another article investigates e-government initiatives in the Smart City programme of Makassar, Indonesia (SDG 11, Target 11.3: Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation; SDG 16, Target 16.6: Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions), highlighting the role of digital governance in urban transformation.

    A biographical study on Indonesian military figure A.H. Nasution reflects on civil–military relations and political transitions (SDG 16, Target 16.7: Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels). The issue also assesses Indonesia’s readiness to implement green economy strategies and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (SDG 13, Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning; SDG 12, Target 12.2: Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources).

    Finally, a critical reflection on the Extinction Rebellion movement considers the role of civil society in global climate governance (SDG 13, Target 13.3: Improve education and awareness-raising on climate change; SDG 17, Target 17.17: Encourage effective partnerships with civil society), emphasising indirect participation and transnational activism.

    By addressing intersections between governance, sustainability, gender, civil society, and technology, this issue contributes meaningfully to ongoing academic and policy debates on inclusive, transparent, and responsive governance frameworks in the Global South.