ASSESSING THE STATE OF SUBNATIONAL GOVERNANCE INSTITUTIONS IN INDONESIA

The United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), is a
UN agency that provides innovative financial approaches to the
world’s least developed nations. UNCDF leverages both public and
private funds to alleviate poverty and foster economic growth at
the local level. In line with the policy areas laid out in the Malaga
Global Coalition for Municipal Finance, the UNCDF engaged the
Capstone team to conduct a case study of South Tangerang Regency,
Indonesia, highlighting the accomplishments and obstacles
encountered by municipal administrations in funding sustainable
development initiatives. The team conducted background research
and a literature review, as well as on-site interviews with government
officials and other stakeholders in Jakarta and South Tangerang.
The team’s case study, which includes analysis and financing
recommendations for local governments, will appear in the second
edition of UNCDF’s “Local Government Finance is Development
Finance” report, along with a presentation for future UNCDF
meetings.