The baseline study of the Sinergi dan Kolaborasi untuk Akselerasi Layanan Dasar/Synergies and Collaboration for Basic Service Delivery Acceleration (SKALA) program is aimed at analyzing the institutional capacity of civil society organizations (CSOs) and their external relations with provincial governments in multi-stakeholders collaborations to mainstream gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI). The study adopts quantitative and qualitative methods in six SKALA provinces, namely Aceh, North Kalimantan, Gorontalo, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara. The study finds that mainstreaming GEDSI continues to encounter structural barriers stemming from fragmented coordination, leading to problems in policy execution. The study reveals that the participation of CSOs in the formal planning at the provincial level is still limited despite the existing national regulations that ensure CSO engagement in regional planning processes. Additionally, the study finds that many CSOs are able to contribute to the formulation of GEDSI-related policies and regulations by leveraging their experience, expertise, and regulatory knowledge. On the issue of trust and confidence surveys, the study indicates a generally positive level of trust of CSOs in provincial governments.

Suggested Citation:

Bachtiar, Palmira Permata, Ana Rosidha Tamyis, Wiwin Purbaningrum, Fitri Ayunisa, and Asri Yusrina (2025) ‘Baseline Study on Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Mainstreaming Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Indonesia.’ Jakarta: The SMERU Research Institute and SKALA