The effectiveness of public sector reform ultimately depends on what happens within the organizations responsible for putting it into practice. Beyond formal policies and institutional arrangements, meaningful transformation requires public organizations to develop the capacity to adapt, cultivate supportive organizational cultures, manage talent strategically, and continuously strengthen the capabilities of their people. Yet these organizational dimensions remain complex and insufficiently understood, particularly in the context of Indonesia’s evolving public sector.

These challenges are compounded by the limited availability of applied, evidence-based research that addresses the organizational and micro-level dimensions of public management. Issues such as bureaucratic behavior, transformational leadership, organizational culture, and workforce development are critical to public sector performance, yet they require greater attention through research that is both context-sensitive and applicable to practice.

PMOC was established in 2025 in response to this gap. As a research cluster, PMOC seeks to bridge the gap between public sector reform agendas and the realities of public organizations by generating evidence-based knowledge, developing practical and measurable organizational interventions, and advancing context-sensitive innovations in public management and human resource management.

To become a leading research group in public management and organizational culture, generating rigorous research and strategic insights that contribute to strengthening public governance in Indonesia.

1. Conduct high-quality research and advance knowledge in public management and organizational culture.
2. Provide evidence-based policy recommendations to governments and public institutions.
3. Strengthen institutional capacity through training, advocacy, and knowledge sharing.
4. Build national and international partnerships in public management and organizational culture.