Public information disclosure and adaptive governance: An emerging market case

This research explores the urgency of public information disclosure in the context of adaptive governance, focusing on the case in South Sumatra. Public information disclosure is very urgent because it encourages government accountability, increases citizen participation, and builds a transparent and fair policy base. The research method used is qualitative, with data sources derived from interviews, observation, and documentation. The analytical tool used is NVivo 12 Plus to identify implementations, obstacles, and challenges in encouraging information disclosure. The research findings reveal that internal resistance within the government, limited information accessibility, and low digital skills and information literacy are the main obstacles. Based on these findings, the study proposes a recommendation model emphasizing information inclusivity, implementing integrated management systems, reducing resistance, increasing accessibility with technology, and promoting digital skills and information literacy. This has the potential to increase government transparency, responsiveness, and community involvement. In addition, the recommended model also considers aspects of collaboration, flexibility, and learning. This model can lead to public information disclosure, positively impact government-society relations, and improve adaptive governance. Through an in-depth understanding of challenges and obstacles at the local level, this research offers a holistic strategic view for increasing public information transparency in South Sumatra.