Journal of Indonesia Sustainable Development Planning (JISDeP)
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Analysis of Gen Z's Readiness to Leverage AI in Green Jobs
Full text linkAs an environmental issues enthusiast and tech-savvy generation, Gen Z is poised to benefit from green and digital transitions by utilizing AI in their preferred green jobs. This study uses a qualitative approach to describe Gen Z's readiness to use AI in green jobs based on the Readiness for Organizational Change theory. The study employed purposive sampling to interview 19 Gen Z employees in green jobs (academia, business, community, and public sectors), supported with literature reviews. The research examines readiness through four key aspects: appropriateness, management support, change efficacy, and personal valence. It also analyzes Gen Z’s perceptions of AI’s importance, benefits, uses, and the challenges in the application. The findings show that Gen Z employees view AI as essential for enhancing work efficiency and productivity, though they face some challenges. Various organizational approaches to AI adoption highlight that AI integration is not just technological, but also cultural. This research offers insights for organizations to create an enabling environment to use AI effectively. Furthermore, this study encourages the organization’s management to gain a deeper understanding of Gen Z employees’ application of AI in green jobs to support their workforce in adapting to technological advancements
Fiscal Strategy for Local Food Resilience: Empirical Evidence from East Java 2018-2024
Full text linkThis research examines the influence of fiscal capacity and regional spending on food security across 38 regencies/cities in East Java from 2018 to 2024. Capital expenditures in the economy, health, education, and housing sectors are analyzed as these functions shape key determinants of food resilience. Using panel data with fixed effects and mean group estimators, the study evaluates both contemporaneous and lagged effects on the Regional Food Security Index (IKPD). Results show that fiscal capacity and health-sector capital expenditure consistently strengthened food security, indicating the central role of health infrastructure and personnel. In contrast, spending on the economic, education, and housing sectors showed inconsistent impacts, suggesting limited targeting of food-related outcomes. Structural factors—such as access to clean water, women’s education, and the availability of health personnel—also significantly shaped IKPD performance. These findings highlight the need for adaptive, evidence-based fiscal policies tailored to local contexts to guide the 2025–2029 mid-term regional development planning
Strategy for Internationalizing Indonesian Higher Education Institutions to Enhance Global Competitiveness
Full text linkThe global competitiveness of Indonesian higher education institutions (HEIs) remains constrained compared to regional peers. This policy paper examines the root causes, strategic priorities, and actionable reforms needed to accelerate HEI internationalization in Indonesia. Employing a mixed-method approach—combining the 5 Whys technique for qualitative root cause analysis and the Analytic Network Process (ANP) for policy prioritization—this study synthesizes evidence from national focus group discussions, expert interviews, and international benchmarking with Singapore, Malaysia, and China. Findings identify three critical barriers: the absence of an integrated national policy framework, restrictive and fragmented academic visa regulations, and insufficient structural incentives for international research collaboration. Among seven policy options, academic visa reform and mid-term funding for collaborative research emerged as the highest priorities. This study makes a novel contribution by integrating root cause diagnostics with quantitative policy prioritization, offering a structured five-strategy roadmap aligned with Indonesia’s 2025–2045 development vision to strengthen regulatory, institutional, and fiscal foundations for sustainable higher education internationalizatio
Global Food Inequality and Systemic Risks to Development, Human Security, and Political Stability
Full text linkThis commentary reflects on the persistent global food inequality and its cascading impacts on sustainable development as part of ongoing discourses on food security and the SDGs highlighted in recent issues. Rather than restating statistical summaries, this piece provides a systems-level perspective on how structural food injustice—both globally and in Indonesia—requires transformative policy responses.
The globe makes enough food every day to feed 8 billion people. More than 700 million people go to bed hungry, which is ironic. Not because there isn't enough food being made, but because the global distribution system is dysfunctional and access is very unfair (FAO, 2023). This global food disparity has become a major concern for international organizations such as FAO and WFP, given its implications for global development and stability” (FAO, 2021; WFP, 2023). On one hand, rich countries are producing excessive amounts of food and discarding millions of tons of it, while on the other hand, poor countries continue to struggle with hunger. Not only is this a moral issue, but it is also important for the social and economic stability of the whole world.
The global food crisis is caused by more than just problems with distribution. It is also affected by systemic factors, including climate change, geopolitical conflicts, and unfair trade policies between countries (FAO, 2022). Climate change causes floods and droughts that hurt agriculture in many places in the world. War in places like Ukraine and Sudan is making problems with the global food supply system worse. At the same time, wealthier countries often provide their farmers with big subsidies to preserve their interests (UNCTAD, 2022). This makes it hard for developing countries to compete in the global market. All of this makes the framework of inequality in the world's food system even stronger
Sustainability Assessment of Stunting Management through Multidimensional Scaling
Full text linkStunting remains a major challenge in Indonesia, requiring assessments that extend beyond prevalence to sustainability. This study evaluates the sustainability of stunting prevention in Batu Rakit Village, North Lombok, using RAPFISH-MDS across five dimensions: economy, ecology, health, social, and governance. Data from 68 households with stunted children were analyzed using validated attributes drawn from policy frameworks and literature. Findings reveal disparities: governance was highly sustainable (81.75%), social (60.28%), and health (56.57%) were moderately sustainable, while ecological (41.16%) and economic (28.86%) remained less sustainable. Key leverage factors included access to social assistance, sanitation, maternal education, exclusive breastfeeding, and cross-sector coordination. The findings underscore that sustainable stunting management depends on synergizing governance and social participation to address economic-ecological vulnerabilities, coupled with the integration of health and social interventions. The Batu Rakit experience offers a relevant model for sustainable stunting reduction in rural Indonesia
Biopolitics in The Implementation of AI SatuSehat as a Tool of Health
Full text linkThis study critically examines Indonesia's SatuSehat digital health platform through Michel Foucault's biopower lens, analyzing how Human-Centered AI reshapes relations of power (as state control through digital surveillance and normalization), trust (as public confidence in data security and ethical use), and justice in service distribution (as equitable access requiring inclusive design and infrastructure) in public administration. Using a qualitative case study methodology, it employs Actor-Network Theory and Critical Discourse Analysis to deconstruct official narratives, map stakeholder networks, and analyze application features as techniques of algorithmic biopower. The research reveals a stark contrast between the government's efficiency narrative and on-ground realities of infrastructure gaps, eroded public trust due to data breaches, and risks of digital exclusion. It concludes that SatuSehat functions as a political instrument extending state surveillance and normalization, necessitating robust data protection, transparency, and inclusive governance to prevent deepened social inequalities
Modelling Feasibility Scenarios for Achieving Public Space Standards in Nairobi's Informal Settlements under the 2030 Sustainable Development Framework
Full text linkAs the midpoint of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda nears, inclusive provision of public spaces in all urban neighbourhoods for all has become crucial. This study examines the progress towards delivering vital public spaces, namely streets, open spaces, and public markets in Nairobi's informal settlements, as a sustainable urbanism indicator. Based on the theories of sustainable development and sustainable urbanism, it uses a descriptive approach, relying on primary and secondary data from interviews with 17 key informants, questionnaires issued to 370 residents and street vendors, mapping of streets, markets, and open spaces using ArcGIS and Google Earth, and mathematical modelling to examine and describe local dynamics in Kayole Informal Settlement against public space prudential guidelines in global policy. Through the findings of this study that were cleaned, analyzed using SPSS, Excel, computations, and validated, the paper recommends alternative synergistic adjustments to policies, programs, and interactions to sustainably deliver functional public spaces, eradicate, and manage risks
A Policy Implementation Review of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) Program
Full text linkThis study evaluates the early implementation of Indonesia’s Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis/MBG) through a multidimensional policy review. Anchored in health, education, economic, and socio-environmental aspects, the study synthesizes national data, international best practices, and case comparisons with similar programs in Brazil, India, and Finland. The findings highlight that while MBG has significant potential to improve human capital, its direct impact on stunting and anemia remains unverified due to limited targeting of the first 1,000-day window and the absence of formal outcome tracking. The program demonstrates positive signs of improved school attendance and MSME engagement, yet faces implementation challenges related to food safety, logistics, and regulatory coherence. A SWOT analysis is employed to identify key strategic levers, indicating that realignment of program focus, multisectoral integration, and enhanced monitoring are essential to achieving the MBG's long-term objectives. The study offers critical insights for policymakers to refine MBG and ensure its alignment with national development goals and global nutrition commitments