Enhancing Information Transparency for Effective Governance: A Study on Government Procurement in Indonesia

Abstract

The Indonesian Constitution prioritises citizen welfare, intellectual growth, and a just society. Effective development and public services are key to this government. Government purchase of products and services is crucial to national and regional development. However, data transparency difficulties typically lead to procurement fairness conflicts, making government procurement openness difficult. This is addressed by Presidential Regulation Number 16 of 2018 and its revision. In addition, the Indonesian Information Commission has set public information disclosure requirements, including procurement exclusions. This research explains Indonesian government procurement transparency policies and their relationship to excellent local governance. This qualitative study examines government procurement information openness using normative legal literature and primary data from interviews and observations. Transparency in procurement processes promotes good governance, and community input in information disclosure exemption determinations is needed.