Collaborative Governance on Advancing Food Self-Sufficiency : Enabling and Constraining Factors in South Sumatra

The aims of this research are to identify and analyze the supporting and inhibiting factors of Collaborative Governance in the Implementation of the South Sumatra Independent Food Movement in South Sumatra Province. The research method uses qualitative research with data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, observation and documentation to analyze Collaborative Governance in the Implementation of the South Sumatra Independent Food Movement in South Sumatra Province. The research reveals significant challenges, such as resource limitations, ambiguities in role assignments, and cultural differences, which can hinder effective collaboration. The GSMP’s collaborative process, encompassing stages of negotiation, commitment, implementation, and assessment, provides critical insights into both the enabling factors, such as strong stakeholder commitment and regular evaluations, and the constraining factors, such as varying motivations and power dynamics, that shape the program’s success. The findings underscore the importance of adaptable, transparent, and inclusive governance frameworks that align diverse interests, enhance community resilience, and support long-term poverty alleviation.