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Purpose: This study aims to identify and synthesize the trends, actors, mechanisms, and contextual dynamics of policy transfer practices in Indonesia. In doing so, it addresses the need for a comprehensive understanding of how international policy ideas are adopted, adapted, and institutionalized within diverse public sectors.


Research Method: Using a qualitative research design with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this study analyzed peer-reviewed articles published between 2012 and 2024 across databases such as Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, and Emerald. The review focused on literature that discusses the transfer of policies in Indonesia, particularly in sectors like education, environmental governance, digital transformation, and disaster risk management.


Results and Discussion: The findings reveal that policy transfer in Indonesia is shaped by strategic adaptation rather than direct replication. Domestic actors—such as bureaucrats, academics, and civil society—act as policy entrepreneurs and marketers, reframing foreign policies to align with local contexts. However, fragmented implementation across regions and varying institutional capacities challenge policy coherence. The study contributes to theory by affirming the relevance of Dolowitz and Marsh’s framework and expanding its applicability to Global South contexts.


Implications: This study provides practical guidance for policymakers by highlighting the importance of localized adaptation and strategic framing. It also offers a foundation for future research on actor networks and subnational policy dynamics in developing countries.

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policy transfer public policy policy entrepreneur

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Fatimah, S., Abubakar, F., & Tambawang, L. (2025). Identifying Trends of Policy Transfer Practices in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Public Policy, 1(1), 31–45. Retrieved from http://jurnal.ppsuniyap.ac.id/index.php/jpp/article/view/90
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