Expected Characteristics and Features of a Decision-Making Framework for Infrastructure Project Selection: A Structured Thematic Analysis of Interview Data

Abstract

As the largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia faces various challenges in accelerating infrastructure development. One of these challenges is related to the selection of infrastructure projects that are increasingly stringent considering the continuing growth of infrastructure projects. This paper focuses on issues related to the development of a Decision-Making Framework (DMF) for infrastructure project selection. In order to develop a good DMF, expected characteristics and features must be understood. Thus, this paper aims to identify these expected DMF characteristics and features through a qualitative approach. Twenty semi-structured expert interviews were conducted and analysed based on a structured thematic analysis to identify four key DMF characteristics and three groups of DMF features. These identifications are an important effort in developing a DMF so that it can be fully utilized and well-functioned. Finally, this paper reflects the current expectations in developing a good DMF for infrastructure project selection.