Context Of Governance Research Articles

Board gender diversity and cyber security disclosure in the Indonesian banking industry: a two-tier governance context

PurposeThis study aims to determine the effect of board gender diversity on cyber security disclosure (CSD) in the banking sector of Indonesia as a developing country that adheres to a two-tier system.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a panel data of 47 banks listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2014 to 2021. The board gender diversity is measured by three proxies, the proportion of women on the board, BLAU Index value and the critical mass of women. The authors used generalized method of moments estimation to eliminate the simultaneous equation bias.FindingsThe results show that the women board of commissioners increases CSD, and the women of board of directors/top management team were significantly negative for CSD.Research limitations/implicationsFirst, this research was only conducted in the banking sector. The results cannot be generalized to non-financial companies. Second, there is no measurement of the quality of the board from the level of education, experience, expertise and other characteristics of diversity such as age, nationality and religion.Practical implicationsThe study has revealed the need for the government’s role in providing oversight of the presence of women on the board so that banks fully comply with Indonesia Financial Services Authority regulations. Banks should also actively launch policies regarding the presence of women on the board to give a positive effect to stakeholders that women play an important role in decision making. Banks must also adjust the composition of female commissioners with a threshold of two people to maximize their function as supervisors.Originality/valueThis is the first research conducted on the banking sector in Indonesia as a developing country that adheres to a two-tier system. The results of this study provide evidence that patriarchal culture is still dominant in Indonesia.

Food, bodies, health (risks): the biopolitics of organic materiality testing in the context of diet-associated health risk management practices

This article analyses the apparatus of practices dedicated to reducing long-term diet-associated health risks so as to question how risk is framed and worked upon in everyday risk governance contexts. In 2020–2021, I conducted 10 semi-structured interviews with public & environmental health researchers and programme managers at both federal (Canada) and provincial (Quebec) levels, as well as with clinical practitioners (clinical physician, dietician). I also used these interviews and the information provided by my interviewees to gather a corpus of materials comprised of clinical protocols, empirical guidelines, governmental screening programmes, and more. In the analysis, I contrast testing practices dedicated to preventing and controlling chronic conditions associated with food ingestion such as type 2 diabetes, with others dedicated to predicting and preventing health conditions associated with the ingestion of pesticides and contaminants. I use Foucauldian discourse analysis methods as well as Sheila Jasanoff’s (1999) “songlines of risk” in her analysis of environmental risk assessment practices to analyse how the risk mitigation practices under study integrate different approaches to risk and thus different ways of caring for health and bodies. This leads me to a discussion on the biopolitical approach to risk and health that informs these practices and the apparatus they constitute, contributing to orienting where the onus of the responsibility lies when it comes to managing or preventing diet-associated health conditions. I argue that the apparatus plays a role in invisibilizing the environmental factors in disease causation and reinforcing the individualisation of health (responsibility) rather than its collectivisation.

Exploring the interplay of transformational leadership, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment in enhancing organizational citizenship behavior

This study investigates the intricate relationships between transformational leadership behaviours (TLB), job satisfaction (JS), organizational commitment (OC), and organizational citizenship behaviours (OCB) within the context of county governments in the United States. Drawing on a theoretical model that hypothesizes both direct and indirect effects of TLB on OCB, mediated by JS and OC, this research employs structural equation modelling to analyze survey data collected from 372 matched leader-follower pairs across various county governments. The findings substantiate the hypothesized model, revealing that TLB indirectly influences OCB through the mediating effects of JS and OC. Specifically, the study underscores the pivotal role of job satisfaction and organizational commitment as conduits through which transformational leadership exerts its positive impact on organizational citizenship behaviours. This research contributes to the literature by empirically validating a comprehensive model within the public sector context, thereby extending our understanding of the mechanisms through which transformational leadership fosters a conducive work environment that promotes OCB. The study's implications for leadership development and organizational policy within public sector organizations are discussed, alongside limitations and directions for future research.

Compairing Semarang and Yogyakarta City Toward Urban Sustainable Mobility Agenda

Objective: The transportation sector is one of the supporting factors in creating emissions, moreover, population growth stimulates high mobility requirements. The purpose of this study is to compare the Semarang City and Yogyakarta governments to realize sustainable mobility in their cities. Theoretical Framework: This research uses two theoretical perspectives from Jeon (2013) and Karjalainen & Juhola (2019). Where Jeon's theory is more focused on environmental sustainability and cultural preservation, while Karjalainen & Juhola's theory is focused on economic effectiveness. These two theories are used because they complement each other, especially to analyze the government's strategy in realizing green transportation and developing sustainable transportation mobility for society. Method: The methodology adopted for this research is a qualitative method with a case study approach, where the data collection techniques used include in-depth interviews and documentation. Interviews were conducted with Bappeda and related agencies, while documentation was taken from organizational performance reports and mass media. In addition, in processing and presenting research data using Nvivo tools. Results and Discussion: This study found that the public transport in Semarang City is more prepared to realize sustainable transportation compared with Yogyakarta. The Semarang City Government constructed a public transport system that is integrated, effective, accessible, and inclusive which is the reason for the community to move to public transport rather than private vehicles. Meanwhile, the public transport in Yogyakarta lacks facilities that are inclusive, accessibility, and proper infrastructure, forcing the community to find other options for their mobility mode such as private vehicles and online transport services. Originality/Value: This study is analyzing the sustainable mobility concept from government approach with collaborating the socio-environment perspective and economic consideration, which those are present the government context to plans, budgeting and implement it. The theory collaboration of this study will be a novelty, that can contribute to creating a new perspective on sustainability context of government study approach.

Context-based Good Governance Approach: A Sustainable Solution for Water Crisis

Water governance is a complex, multilevel process based on the socio-political and administrative systems. The sustainable use of water resources is the main challenge of the present-day global water governance. The top-down, technocratic approach to governance made the water crisis, the crisis of governance. Literature shows a radical change towards a more humanistic, situation-based strategy that can solve water issues. The article analyses the significant water challenges, which include governance, scarcity, sustainability and adaptability. The article focuses on the importance of considering good governance principles such as accountability, transparency, responsiveness, effectiveness and efficiency, inclusiveness and equity and citizens’ engagement in water governance, with particular emphasis on the context-based approach. The central argument is that the water governance system differs according to the context of governance, and the application of the good governance principle should follow contextual understanding. A major suggestion is that a context-based, good governance approach can be the sustainable solution to the water crisis.

Decomposition, decoupling and dynamic prediction of carbon emissions from city-level building operations: a case study of the Yangtze River Delta

Reducing carbon emissions in the building sector is crucial to achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals. Identifying the influencing factors of carbon emissions from building operations at the city level and predicting carbon peaks is of great significance for developing locally adapted policies. This article examines the spatial and temporal trends of carbon emissions at the building operation stage in the Yangtze River Delta (YRD) region over the last 15 years. This article analyzes the driving factors at a city level using the GDIM method and evaluates the decoupling status of income growth and carbon emissions with the GDIM-based decoupling model. The peak time and peak value of operational carbon emissions in the YRD region are predicted through a combination of scenario analysis and the Monte Carlo method. The research shows that: (1) the total carbon emissions from the building operational stage in the YRD region increased by 163.63%, of residents’ disposable income and energy consumption contributed the most. (2) In terms of decoupling relationship between carbon emissions and income growth, rural residential buildings (RR) outperform urban residential buildings (UR) and public buildings (PB). (3) According to the dynamic simulation, the operational carbon emission in the YRD region is expected to peak at 498.18–504.83 Mt MtCO2 between 2030 and 2035. (4) The peak of PBs and URs in Nanjing, Suzhou and some third- and fourth-tier cities, and RRs in eastern and central cities in the YRD will occur at the latest, necessitating close monitoring. These findings can serve as a basis for developing scientific and reasonable building emission reduction policies in a multilevel governance context.

Optimizing The Use Of Cloud Technology In Public Sector Management Control (Case Study Of E-Government In Bandung City)

This research aims to explore and analyze the optimization of cloud technology usage in public sector management control, focusing on the implementation of e-government in Bandung City as a case study. The research method used is a qualitative case study, collecting data through in-depth interviews, observations, and related document analysis. The results indicate that the application of cloud technology has brought significant benefits, including increased efficiency, accessibility, and scalability of e-government services. However, challenges related to data security and technological infrastructure limitations were also identified. Based on these findings, recommendations are provided to strengthen infrastructure, train employees, establish partnerships with the private sector, and conduct regular evaluations to enhance the application of cloud technology in e-government management in Bandung City and the public sector in general. This research is expected to provide valuable insights for the development and optimization of e-government services in various governmental contexts.

Elevating labor concerns in small-scale fisheries: challenges to decent work in Peru’s jumbo flying squid fishery

Despite growing attention on severe labor abuses in seafood production, questions remain about the broader range of challenges to decent work in the sector. Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) in particular have received relatively little attention from a labor-focused perspective. Motivated by this gap, this study elaborates a methodology to assess working conditions in SSFs across multiple dimensions of decent work, specifically through a case study of the artisanal jumbo squid fishery in Peru, a socially and economically important fishery in which working conditions are poorly understood. The findings highlight key decent work deficits in this fishery, including: inadequate coverage and lack of social protections; remuneration occasionally below the minimum wage; excessive working hours; increasingly longer trips in vessels that often lack adequate occupational safety and health features; informal employment relations and high turnover of crew, which are linked to safety issues (i.e., crew sometimes lack skills for this difficult work at sea); and fragmented fishing organizations with limited capacities for social dialogue. Many of the problems are rooted in or exacerbated by the broader governance context, especially widespread informality. The primary policy solutions being pursued are not labor-specific and are unlikely to address decent work deficits. Addressing these complex problems will require involving fishers—importantly, crew members—in efforts to drive improvements in the fishery and enhancing their capacities to lead in the development of solutions to the problems that affect them. More work is necessary to refine indicators and assess working conditions, but this work contributes towards advancing methodologies and highlighting the importance of studying labor in SSFs.

Nurturing transformative local structures of multisectoral collaboration for primary health care: qualitative insights from select states in India

BackgroundMultisectoral collaboration is essential for advancing primary health care (PHC). In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), limited institutional capacities, governance issues, and inadequate stakeholder engagement impede multisectoral collaboration. India faces similar challenges, especially at the meso-level (districts and subdistricts). Owing to its dependence on context, and insufficient evidence, understanding “How” to improve multisectoral collaboration remains challenging. This study aims to elicit specific recommendations to strengthen meso-level stewardship in India for multisectoral collaboration. The findings from this study may offer lessons for other LMICs.MethodsUsing purposive, maximum variation sampling, the study team conducted semi-structured interviews with 20 diverse participants, including policymakers, implementers, development agency representatives, and academics experienced in multisectoral initiatives. The interviews delved into participants’ experiences, the current situation, enablers, and recommendations for enhancing stakeholder engagement and capacities at the meso-level for multisectoral collaboration.ResultsContext and power are critical elements to consider in fostering effective collaboration. Multisectoral collaboration was particularly successful in three distinct governance contexts: the social-democratic context as in Kerala, the social governance context in Chhattisgarh, and the public health governance context in Tamil Nadu. Adequate health system input and timely guidance instil confidence among local implementers to collaborate. While power plays a role through local leadership’s influence in setting agendas, convening stakeholders, and ensuring accountability. To nurture transformative local leaders for collaboration, holistic, equity-driven, community-informed approaches are essential. The study participants proposed several concrete steps: at the state level, establish “central management units” for supervising local implementers and ensuring bottom-up feedback; at the district level, rationalise committees and assign deliverables to stakeholders; and at the block level, expand convergence structures and involve local self-governments. Development partners can support data-driven priority setting, but local implementers with contextual familiarity should develop decentralised plans collaboratively, articulating rationales, activities, and resources. Finally, innovative training programs are required at all levels, fostering humility, motivation, equity awareness, leadership, problem- solving, and data use proficiency.ConclusionThis study offers multiple solutions to enhance local implementers’ engagement in multisectoral efforts, advocating for the development, piloting, and evaluation of innovative approaches such as the block convergence model, locally-led collaboration efforts, and novel training methods for local implementers.

Digital transitions in healthcare: the need for transdisciplinary research to overcome barriers of privacy enhancing technologies uptake

PurposeAdopting Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) is key to accelerating digitisation of the healthcare sector while simultaneously upholding data protection rights and increasing cybersecurity. While such technologies are market-ready, the uptake of PETs in healthcare is lagging behind. In this study we explore how conflicting logics and disciplinary disparities impact PET adoption, and how transdisciplinary (TD) methods can facilitate collaboration and mutual learning to overcome these hurdles.MethodsA sequential mixed-methods case analysis is employed, focusing on a specific multidisciplinary partnership within the healthcare sector. TD methods are used to examine challenges and underlying value systems related to PET adoption.ResultsConflicting institutional logics in healthcare, driven by missions and value systems, hinder collaborative efforts. TD methods promote awareness of disciplinary disparities, fostering an appreciative attitude toward diverse viewpoints, with an active facilitator playing a crucial role. Mutual learning aids in identifying collective actions to address challenges but may lead to tensions when issues are framed differently. TD methods, however, fall short in guiding decision-making when preferences diverge.ConclusionsSustainable PET adoption in healthcare requires addressing underlying value systems, effective communication, interdisciplinary consciousness and mutual learning. Acknowledging and managing tensions, particularly in diverse data governance contexts, proves important for successful PET adoption. Our research highlights the complexity of multidisciplinary partnerships, urging additional research to guide decision-making and governmental interventions. Ultimately, understanding these dynamics is a constructive approach for improving healthcare practices and outcomes through PET adoption.

Local government policymaking environment for Health in All Policies: a case study research investigation

ABSTRACT The local level of government is identified as being well placed to address the determinants of health due to their flatter governance structure and proximity to the community. Research has identified multiple factors that influence local governments to act on these health determinants, although few have applied theories of the policy process to understand the policymaking environment. Using two Australian local government case study sites, we explored the policymaking environment regarding policy decisions to address health determinants using the lens of four theories of the policy process. We conducted 20 interviews and one focus group with elected members and staff in local government, along with an analysis of 12 policy documents and participation in a policy reference group. Following thematic analysis, 13 factors influencing policy addressing health determinants were identified, mostly confirming previous research from within Australia and globally. New themes have emerged regarding the limited range of policy actors involved and the lack of advocacy, particularly by community or media, who have an identified influence over decision-making in a local government context. Applying theories of the policy process also demonstrates how they can be used to add meaning to the interconnectedness of influences in unique local government policymaking environments.

TRADITION, LEADERSHIP, AND JUSTICE IN PUROIK VILLAGE COUNCILS: AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION

Arunachal Pradesh, a culturally diverse state in northeastern India, is home to numerous tribes with unique traditional village councils. This paper explores the traditional village council system among the Puroik people, who historically served as bonded laborers. The study explores the structure, functions, and changes in the Puroik traditional council, known as Jokom, within the broader context of tribal governance. It examines factors such as historical influences, modern institutions like Panchayati Raj, and the impact of religious conversion on cultural practices and dispute resolution. The research provides insights into the dynamic nature of the Puroik village council, its role in social and judicial matters, and its adaptation to evolving societal contexts and external influences.

The The Application of E-Government in the Development of Village Government Democracy in Gowa Regency Indonesia

The use of e-government in Gowa Regency's villages to improve democracy is the subject of this study. The primary issue facing village governance in the digital age is how information technology may be used to increase citizen participation, transparency, and accountability. This study is unique in that it examines how e-government interacts with the still-unexplored village governance context. The main inquiries this study aims to address are: What ways may the Gowa Regency's village governments be made more democratic through the use of e-government ? In three villages in Gowa Regency, case studies were used in the research method, which was qualitative. Observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review were used to gather data. According to the findings, using e-government improved community engagement, boosted budget management transparency, and promoted village government accountability. The major finding is that e-government has a lot of promise to improve village governance through democracy. The necessity for digital literacy and a strong technological foundation, as well as the importance of village governments in promoting public engagement and ensuring openness and accountability in the use of information technology, are all important implications. This study adds significantly to the local and international literature on e-government and local democracy by providing a new understanding of how e-government is used to strengthen democracy in the context of village governance.

Emerging collaboration amid the COVID-19 within the context of traditional-state dualism governance in Bali.

This study highlights the significant role of traditional governance in enhancing community resilience amid the limitations of state capacity in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite conflicting interests with the state, traditional government plays a crucial role in fostering collective community action to address vulnerabilities. The study underscores the importance of greater involvement of Adat actors in disaster management within the context of dualism in governance, spanning from mitigation planning to preparedness, response and recovery. This involvement has the potential to bolster community resilience.

Determining Small Towns’ Status Based on Their Basic Public Service Level. The Case of Mongolia

Small towns are widely recognized as key drivers in rural sustainable development, primarily by offering essential public services to residents in remote areas, thereby playing a pivotal role in promoting rural sustainability. Research endeavors focusing on small towns and rural regions of Mongolia are infrequent, with the majority of existing studies and reports predominantly rendered in the national language. This linguistic barrier significantly impedes the facilitation of international-level research in these areas. The current study is designed to address this gap by conducting a detailed analysis aimed at identifying small towns within local administrative units. This identification is predicated on an evaluation of their essential functions and activities, utilizing national statistical data from 21 provinces across Mongolia. The approach is geared towards understanding the unique characteristics and roles of these towns within the broader context of rural development and governance. The results show that soum centers are the main destination for access to daily necessities, agricultural trades, non-farm employment, basic education, and minor medical treatment for remote rural residents and serve as small towns. The varied functions of small towns are influenced by socioeconomic factors, urban proximity, and infrastructure. The research findings will enhance our knowledge of the functions of small towns within the rural hierarchy in Mongolia.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CORPORATE GOVERNANCE DESIGN IN MSMEs: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW

Companies are seen as a critical factor in overcoming the challenge of global warming. A balance between economic growth and the environment is guarded in Green governance. The context of green corporate governance is complex and generally linked to the country. Corporate governance shapes and determines the established order in which a business operates. This systematic literature review aims to analyze how implementing environmentally friendly corporate governance can affects the sustainable performance, obstacles, and practices of MSMEs. Systematic literature review using data obtained from online data. The articles obtained from EMERALD, MPDI, Taylor and Francis, SPRINGER, JIE, AMBR, SSRN, JDA, ETHICONOMI, ACCRUAL, Journal of Proceedings, JAM, and there are 41 selected articles by using the keyword search "environmentally friendly corporate governance/green corporate governance." The results of the analysis show that (1) environmentally friendly corporate governance from articles have a positive effect on the sustainable performance of MSMEs, (2)The lack of attention regarding the implementation of environmentally friendly corporate governance in MSMEs. They are seen as still having limitations in terms of internal resources and recommend that limited research related to environmentally friendly corporate governance on the sustainability performance of MSMEs be an agenda for future research.

Ethical Leadership and Employee Performance: A Case Study of Bushenyi Local Government, Uganda

This study explores the relationship between ethical leadership and employee performance within the context of Bushenyi local government in Uganda. Ethical leadership is crucial for integrating moral values into organizational practices, influencing employees' behavior, and ultimately impacting organizational performance. Using a cross-sectional research design and structured questionnaires, data was collected and analyzed to understand how ethical leadership influences employee performance. Findings suggest a significant relationship between ethical leadership, integrity, power sharing, and employee performance. The study underscores the importance of establishing performance standards and rewarding exemplary performance to enhance organizational effectiveness. These findings contribute to the literature on ethical leadership and provide practical insights for organizational management in improving employee performance. Keywords: Ethical Leadership, Employee Performance, Integrity, Power Sharing, Bushenyi Local Government, Uganda

Expertise, policy advice, and policy advisory systems in an open, participatory, and populist era: New challenges to research and practice

AbstractThis article examines the themes of policy advice, expertise, and policy advisory systems. It argues that persistent challenges and more emergent trends involving their intersection can be effectively understood through the lenses of instrumentality, authority, and adaptability. In the wake of renewed questions about the continued viability of longstanding public administration advisory arrangements, these themes help locate new pressures on those arrangement such as those linked to technological developments, shifting conceptions of expertise, and growing recognition of the challenges of managing systems of advice. These themes help facilitate continued engagement with persistent challenges linked to adequate policy capacity, the role of the public service advice, and question of rigour, legitimacy, and the democratic contexts of policy advising.Points for practitioners Technological innovations and turbulent governance arrangements have renewed debates around technocracy, democratic control and participation, the role of evidence, and normative and ethical considerations inherent in the generation and use of policy advice. Policy capacity remains important for well‐functioning policy advisory systems. It has itself become multifaceted reflecting not only important differences in types of expertise and policy advice, but also concerns around its management and deployment in varying governance contexts. The competencies required for policy workers inside and outside of government should reflect changes in the role of expertise and evolving systems of policy advice.

The Evolution of Open Space Planning within a Developing, Biodiverse City (Durban, South Africa)

Conserving and restoring biodiversity is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The need to curb biodiversity loss through the mainstreaming of biodiversity considerations within land-use planning is consistently highlighted in global biodiversity assessments intended for policymakers and practitioners. We present a Global South local government-led examination of the mainstreaming of biodiversity issues within a biodiversity hotspot area. Here, we evaluated the four-decade-long evolution in open space planning in Durban, South Africa, in response to shifting urbanisation, governance and policy/legislative contexts. We assessed the role of science in responding to contextual changes, the need for champions, and key institutional interventions undertaken to embed a biodiversity function within local government. In addition, we investigated how biodiversity concerns have been incorporated into land-use planning applications via the city’s environmental planning function. We provide evidence of the advancement of mainstreaming biodiversity concerns within local government processes, institutional functions, and land-use decision-making. This has been achieved through effective and sustained leadership; the use of science and scientific information in advancing the policy and legislative environment and building political support by responding to shifting governance contexts; investment in institutional scientific capacity and generating scale-appropriate biodiversity information. Learnings from this paper may be useful for other local governments addressing biodiversity loss through land-use planning processes, by identifying critical investment areas that may shorten the time required for effective mainstreaming.

Investigating Service Characteristics as Determinants of User Performance and Satisfaction in Saudi Arabia's Mobile Government Context

Investigating Service Characteristics as Determinants of User Performance and Satisfaction in Saudi Arabia's Mobile Government Context