Collaboration Multi-Actors in Poverty Alleviation in Kendari City, Indonesia

Ardianta Senin, September 07, 2026
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Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration in Kendari Drives Innovative Local Poverty Alleviation Strategies

KENDARI, Formosa News — Cross-sector collaboration among local governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), academia, the private sector, and local communities significantly enhances policy coordination and drives innovation in poverty alleviation in Kendari City, Indonesia. A research team led by Darmin Tuwu, alongside La Ode Monto Bauto, Dian Puspita Rizki, Rosdiana, and Nur Azisyah Mukmin from Halu Oleo University, conducted this study between January and June 2025 and published their findings in the Indonesian Journal of Contemporary Multidisciplinary Research (MODERN) in 2026. The research highlights how structured collaborative governance helps municipal administrations overcome institutional fragmentation to address multidimensional poverty effectively.

Poverty remains a persistent global and regional challenge, intensified by post-pandemic economic disruptions and widening socio-economic inequality. In Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, poverty rates exceed national averages, prompting regional authorities to establish the Regional Poverty Alleviation Coordination Team (TKPKD) as a joint governance mechanism. Traditional, single-agency approaches often fail to address complex social issues due to isolated funding, overlapping programs, and rigid administrative hurdles. Multi-stakeholder collaboration provides an inclusive framework that integrates public resources, academic expertise, corporate funding, and community-driven initiatives to deliver targeted social support.

To evaluate how different entities cooperate in practice, the researchers at Halu Oleo University employed a descriptive qualitative case study design. Data collection involved in-depth interviews with key officials from the Social Service and Bappeda, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with community groups and local NGOs, field observations, and extensive document analysis of municipal policies. The team applied thematic analysis and data triangulation to identify the structural drivers, key mechanisms, supporting factors, and institutional barriers influencing collaborative poverty reduction in Kendari City.

The study revealed several critical insights into how multi-actor governance operates at the local level:

  • Integrated Skill and Market Programs: Collaboration in Kendari City links local government training initiatives with NGO-led vocational workshops—such as sewing and seafood processing—while securing commercial market access through private sector partnerships.
  • Regulatory and Leadership Support: Regional regulations provide a solid legal foundation for the TKPKD forum, while active leadership from the Mayor of Kendari encourages participation from civil society and private firms utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
  • Community-Led Innovation: Multi-actor cooperation has fostered grassroots policy innovations, including community-managed savings and loan cooperatives in areas like Punggolaka Village.
  • Persistent Administrative Obstacles: Despite operational successes, collaborative efforts continue to face challenges from rigid bureaucratic procedures in fund distribution, limited donor sustainability, power imbalances, and technical capacity gaps among coordination team members.

The real-world impacts of this research extend directly to public policy design, municipal governance, and social development strategies. For policymakers and municipal leaders, the study demonstrates that poverty reduction requires moving beyond simple cash transfers toward sustainable capacity-building models. By strengthening the institutional design of collaborative bodies like TKPKD and improving funding transparency, local governments can maximize the real-world impact of corporate CSR funds and academic research. Furthermore, empowering low-income citizens as active participants rather than passive beneficiaries expands individual capabilities and long-term economic independence.

Highlighting the fundamental necessity of cross-sector governance, lead researcher Darmin Tuwu and his colleagues at Halu Oleo University emphasized the core role of collaborative networks. "Poverty cannot be overcome by just one actor, but requires structured and sustainable multi-stakeholder collaboration," stated Darmin Tuwu and the Halu Oleo University research team in their paper. "Local governments have an important role to play as facilitators, but the success of poverty alleviation policies depends heavily on the active involvement of civil society, NGOs, academics, and the private sector."

Author Profiles

  1. Dr. Darmin Tuwu, S.Sos., M.Si. Affiliation: Social Welfare Science Study Program, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia, Field of Expertise: Social Welfare, Public Policy, and Community Empowerment
  2. Dr. La Ode Monto Bauto, S.Pd., M.Si. Affiliation: Sociology Study Program, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia, Field of Expertise: Sociology of Development and Social Issues
  3. Dian Puspita Rizki, S.Sos., M.Si. Affiliation: Social Welfare Science Study Program, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia, Field of Expertise: Community Empowerment and Social Organizations
  4. Rosdiana, S.Sos., M.Si. Affiliation: Social Welfare Science Study Program, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia, Field of Expertise: Social Services and Community Intervention
  5. Nur Azisyah Mukmin, S.Sos., M.Si. Affiliation: Sociology Study Program, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia, Field of Expertise: Rural and Urban Sociology

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