Strengthening Organizational Research Governance at the Makassar City Regional Research and Innovation Agency

Abstract

Regional research governance plays a strategic role in supporting evidence-based public policy. However, the research governance of the Makassar City Government still faces organizational capacity limitations, characterized by low responsiveness to sectoral policy needs, suboptimal utilization of research and development results, fluctuations in research productivity, weak coordination across regional agencies, and the lack of institutionalization of incentive systems, competency mapping, collaborative culture, organizational communication, and adaptive managerial structures. This study aims to analyze organizational strengthening in improving research governance capacity at the Makassar City Regional Research and Innovation Agency. The study used a qualitative phenomenological approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review. Research informants consisted of leaders, structural officials, functional research officials, and relevant stakeholders. The results show that organizational strengthening has not been optimal and is still partial. The incentive system is not performance-based, personnel utilization is not supported by competency mapping, leadership and communication are not fully structured, the work culture still tends to be administrative, and the managerial structure is still in the transition stage towards a more adaptive work model. This study proposes a model for strengthening regional research governance organizations, including institutionalizing output-based incentives, competency-based personnel placement, collaborative leadership, a culture of knowledge sharing, cross-sector communication, adaptive work structures, and a sustainable research agenda.