Collaborative governance for food security policy in Indonesia: lessons for achieving the SDGs in Asia-Pacific

This article examines how collaborative governance shapes food security policy in Indonesia within the framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), situating the analysis in the wider context of global food insecurity, climate change, and local institutional fragility. Using a qualitative case study based on policy documents, statistics, and interviews with key stakeholders, the study shows that Indonesia’s food security policy is increasingly aligned with SDG 2, yet its effectiveness depends on adaptive collaboration across governance levels. The findings reveal the enabling role of facilitative leadership, integrated digital data systems, and community-based organizations in bridging national commitments with grassroots realities, while persistent challenges emerge from fragmented governance, weak local capacity, and inconsistent policy implementation. Beyond the Indonesian case, the study offers lessons for achieving the SDGs in Asia-Pacific, particularly by highlighting the importance of institutional design, cross-sectoral engagement, and adaptive coordination as strategies to balance national priorities with local contexts. These insights provide both theoretical contributions to the literature on collaborative governance and practical guidance for policymakers facing similar governance and development challenges across the region.