Assessing the Impact of Collaborative Governance on Urban Waste Management Effectiveness: Evidence from Bandung City, Indonesia

Abstract

Background and Objective: Rapid urbanization has escalated waste management challenges in metropolitan areas like Bandung City, Indonesia. Addressing this requires synergy among stakeholders. This study aims to assess the impact of Collaborative Governance dimensions specifically Face-to-Face Dialogue, Trust Building, Commitment to the Process, Shared Understanding, and Intermediate Outcomes on the effectiveness of waste management programs in Bandung City, West Java Province. Methods: A quantitative research approach was utilized, involving a sample of 350 respondents derived from relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, and the community. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression via SPSS to determine the significance of each collaborative dimension. Results: The regression analysis revealed that Collaborative Governance significantly affects program effectiveness. Trust Building emerged as the strongest predictor (β = .431, t = 8.764, p < .001), followed by Shared Understanding (β = .241, p < .001), Commitment to the Process (β = .205, p < .001), and Face-to-Face Dialogue (β = .170, p < .001). However, Intermediate Outcome did not show a statistically significant effect on program effectiveness (β = -.039, t = -.714, p = .475). Conclusion: Trust Building is the most crucial element in fostering effective collaborative waste management in Bandung City. Policymakers should prioritize transparency, equitable power-sharing, and consistent relationship-building among stakeholders. The insignificance of intermediate outcomes suggests a need to re-evaluate short-term milestones to ensure they translate into long-term program effectiveness.