Decoding Public Policy: How Cultural Dynamics Shape Decision-Making in Indonesia’s Political Landscape


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https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2232

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Cultural Dynamics, Governance system, Public policy, Indonesia

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This study explores how cultural dynamics shape public policy in Indonesia, focusing on the influence of cultural dimensions on policy-making processes and outcomes. The purpose is to understand the impacts of Indonesian cultural values on various policy sectors, including education, health, environment, and economic development. Employing a qualitative research approach, the study relies exclusively on secondary data from academic literature, government reports, and media sources to examine these cultural influences. Findings reveal that high power distance leads to centralized decision-making, while collectivism shapes policies toward community welfare. High uncertainty avoidance results in rigid regulatory frameworks, and traditional gender roles affect gender-related policies. Sector-specific analyses highlight the integration of traditional knowledge in environmental policies and the challenges of balancing modernization with cultural heritage in economic policies. The implications of these findings suggest that policymakers should incorporate cultural considerations into policy design to enhance effectiveness and inclusivity. This research contributes original insights into the intersection of culture and policy, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive approaches in diverse governance contexts. By shedding light on how cultural factors impact policy formulation and implementation, the study offers valuable guidance for developing culturally relevant and effective policies addressing societal needs.

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Heru Rochmansjah, Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri

Heru Rochmansjah is currently a lecturer of Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri, Jatinangor, Indonesia. He has a Doctoral Degree from Universitas Pasundan in 2022 while master’s degree and Undergraduate degree both from Universitas Setyagama and Universitas Langlang Buana and graduated in 2003 and 1995. Beside being a lecturer, Heru also being a researcher with some publications published both national and international.

Romi Saputra, Insitut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri

Romi Saputra is a lecturer in the study program, Public Policy Studies at the Faculty of Government Politics, Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri and currently serves as Deputy Dean for Administration, Faculty  of  Politics Government,  Institut  Pemerintahan  Dalam  Negeri, Jatinangor, Indonesia. He hada Bachelor of Social Sciences degree at the Bandung College of Administrative Sciences, Indonesia in 2006, a Master of Science degree at the YAPPANN College of Administrative Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia in 2011, and a Doctorate Degree in Government Science at the Institute of Domestic Government, Jatinangor, Indonesia in 2017. He is known as a lecturer in administrative sciences and philosophy and is also known as a well-known researcher. He is widely known as a researcher on public policy and social politics and culture in Indonesia.

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Rochmansjah, H., & Saputra, R. (2024). Decoding Public Policy: How Cultural Dynamics Shape Decision-Making in Indonesia’s Political Landscape. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, 11(4), 77–96. https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/2232

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