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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Public Administration and Governance, ICOPAG 2024, 30 October 2024, Malang, Indonesia

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Decentralization and Local Governance in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Thailand and Indonesia

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.30-10-2024.2354740,
        author={Anurat  Anantanatorn and Ali  Maskur and Noppawan  Phuengpha},
        title={Decentralization and Local Governance in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Thailand and Indonesia},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Public Administration and Governance, ICOPAG 2024, 30 October 2024, Malang, Indonesia},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ICOPAG},
        year={2025},
        month={5},
        keywords={decentralization local governance thailand indonesia sustainable development},
        doi={10.4108/eai.30-10-2024.2354740}
    }
    
  • Anurat Anantanatorn
    Ali Maskur
    Noppawan Phuengpha
    Year: 2025
    Decentralization and Local Governance in Southeast Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Thailand and Indonesia
    ICOPAG
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.30-10-2024.2354740
Anurat Anantanatorn1, Ali Maskur1,*, Noppawan Phuengpha1
  • 1: Burapha University, Thailand
*Contact email: alimaskur@ub.ac.id

Abstract

This study compares the local government systems in Thailand and Indonesia, examining their decentralization efforts, institutional structures, and the challenges they face in promoting effective governance and sustainable development. Through a historical and institutional analysis, the research highlights the distinct paths taken by these two Southeast Asian countries in devolving power and resources to local authorities. The findings reveal that while both Thailand and Indonesia have made progress in decentralizing their governance systems, they have faced different challenges due to their unique political, social, and historical contexts. Thailand’s decentralization has been more gradual and limited, whereas Indonesia’s has been more rapid and extensive. The insights from this comparative analysis contribute to the understanding of decentralization and local governance in developing countries, offering lessons for policymakers and practitioners seeking to promote more effective, inclusive, and sustainable local governance.

Keywords
decentralization local governance thailand indonesia sustainable development
Published
2025-05-13
Publisher
EAI
http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/eai.30-10-2024.2354740
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