Focus and Scope

Jurnal Kebijakan Publik dan Pembangunan Daerah is a peer-reviewed academic journal published and managed by the Regional Research and Innovation Division (Bidang Riset dan Inovasi Daerah) of the Regional Development Planning, Research, and Innovation Agency (Badan Perencanaan Pembangunan, Riset dan Inovasi Daerah/BAPPERIDA), Ngawi Regency.

The journal focuses on the development of knowledge, research, and evidence-based practices in the fields of public policy and regional development. It serves as an academic platform for researchers, academics, government officials, practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders to disseminate research findings, policy analyses, evaluations, and applied studies that contribute to better public governance and sustainable regional development.

Focus

Jurnal Kebijakan Publik dan Pembangunan Daerah focuses on scholarly and applied studies concerning public policy formulation, implementation, evaluation, and innovation, as well as various dimensions of regional development. The journal encourages research that connects scientific evidence with practical policy needs and contributes to informed decision-making at local, regional, and broader governmental levels.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, policy studies, evaluation studies, and applied research covering, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Public policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation;
  • Regional development planning and development policy;
  • Local government governance and public administration;
  • Public service innovation and bureaucratic reform;
  • Regional research, innovation, and evidence-based policymaking;
  • Regional economic development and local economic potential;
  • Social development, poverty reduction, and community welfare;
  • Human development, education, health, and social policy;
  • Infrastructure, spatial planning, housing, and regional connectivity;
  • Environmental policy, natural resource management, and sustainable development;
  • Rural and urban development;
  • Population, labor, and demographic development;
  • Digital transformation, smart governance, and digital public services;
  • Regional fiscal policy, public finance, and development financing;
  • Disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate change adaptation;
  • Community empowerment and participatory development;
  • Tourism, culture, creative economy, and regional competitiveness;
  • Intergovernmental cooperation and regional collaboration;
  • Monitoring and evaluation of government programs and development interventions; and
  • Other interdisciplinary issues relevant to public policy and regional development.

The journal particularly encourages studies that provide empirical evidence, policy recommendations, innovative approaches, and practical implications for improving the quality of governance, public services, and regional development. Interdisciplinary and comparative studies that bridge academic research and policymaking are also welcomed.