Cross-Sector Partnerships

Overview

This research space explores the dynamic intersection of the public, private, and non-profit sectors. We analyze how Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and multi-layered collaborative governance frameworks formulate public policy, deliver essential public services, and manage critical natural resources. Preliminary research indicates that addressing "wicked problems" such as environmental degradation and regional economic disparities that requires robust institutional frameworks and cross-sectoral trust.

Future research directions will focus on evaluating corporate governance through an institutional theory approach, particularly within state-owned or regional enterprises. By observing how different strategic actors interact, we aim to uncover the mechanisms that reduce friction in policy implementation and promote synergy in multi-actor environments.

Our working definition: Cross-sector partnerships are formalized, synergistic collaborations between diverse strategic actors Such as government, private corporations, and civil society that aimed at solving complex societal challenges that cannot be addressed effectively by a single sector alone.

Research questions

• How does corporate governance, when evaluated through an institutional theory approach, influence the performance and public mandate of Regional Development Banks in Indonesia?
• What models of multi-layered collaborative governance are most effective for managing and restoring critical environments, such as the Ciliwung watershed ecosystems?
• How do overlapping jurisdictions, regulatory boundaries, and multi-actor interests complicate food security policy implementation?
• Are there common grounds between public administration paradigms and corporate governance strategies when managing Public-Private Partnerships?

Recent activities

Policy Dialogue: Collaborative Governance in Watershed Ecosystem Restoration

This academic roundtable brought together environmental experts, government officials, private sector representatives, and NGOs to discuss the complexities of multi-layered governance models. The dialogue focused on identifying institutional bottlenecks in large-scale environmental restoration projects and exploring strategies for effective cross-sector alignment.

Key questions discussed at the event include:

1. What is the optimal regulatory framework for PPPs in environmental conservation?
2. How can local communities and NGOs be integrated into top-down restoration projects led by the state and corporations?
3. How do we measure the accountability and transparency of hybrid organizations managing public resources?
4. What are the most effective conflict resolution mechanisms between private interests and public policy mandates?

Projects

Ciliwung Watershed Ecosystem Restoration: This research analyzes multi-layered collaborative governance models to effectively manage, restore, and preserve critical water ecosystems through multi-actor involvement. It highlights the necessity of integrated policy implementation and the challenges of synchronizing cross-jurisdictional stakeholders.

Publications