Collaboration In Anti-Corruption Action: Building A Collaborative Governance Model In Tackling Corruption In Indonesia [védés előtt]

Abstract

Corruption is one of the fundamental problems faced by various countries worldwide. In Asia, Indonesia is one of the countries that still faces challenges regarding corruption. This study aims to analyze to what extent the Indonesian government and Indonesia’s Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) tackle corruption and what the potential is for implementing a collaborative governance model in Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach, with a case study and data collection through documents and in-depth interviews with key informants. The study finds that the Indonesian government has made various efforts to tackle corruption from the Old Order era to the Post-Reformation era. However, these efforts have not been effectively implemented. Indonesia’s ACA, namely the Corruption Eradication Commission/KPK, has been mandated to contribute to tackling corruption, which provides collaboration opportunities. However, in some cases, the relationship between Indonesia’s ACA and stakeholders is still not synergistic. The collaborative process of tackling corruption in Indonesia is influenced by the factors presented by Ansell and Gash, namely Starting Conditions, Facilitative Leadership, and Institutional Design, as well as several factors specifically found in Indonesia, namely Integrity of Actors, Permissive Culture, Political Interests, and Organizational Culture. The collaborative governance model for tackling corruption in Indonesia was prepared by modifying the model initiated by Ansell and Gash. Indonesia’s potential to tackle corruption can be realized in terms of prevention, prosecution, and revitalizing the national strategy for corruption prevention. There are two expectations in this research. The first expectation is accepted; the level of corruption in Indonesia still cannot be reduced significantly due to the lack of political will from leaders and the many obstacles faced by Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency. The second expectation, partially accepted, is that collaboration is needed to tackle corruption in Indonesia so that the tackling is more effective. The collaborative governance model developed by Ansell & Gash (2008) can have a positive effect on tackling corruption in Indonesia if it can be implemented properly.