The Impact of Smart Governance Implementation on Sustainable Development Goals in Indonesia

Aims: In line with SDG objective 16, this study attempts to examine how putting smart governance into practice supports institutional improvement in Semarang City. Method: This study employs a descriptive, quantitative methodology using a population and sample of 90 individuals drawn from the community of smart governance users and stakeholders. Additionally, the researcher combined quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods using the SPSS 25 tool's Hypothesis Test, Classical Assumption Test, and Validity and Rehabilitation Testing approach. Results and Discussion: The regression test's statistical findings demonstrate that the adoption of smart governance has an impact on Semarang City's institutional strengthening. Institutional strengthening is positively and considerably impacted by all aspects of the smart governance variable (SDGs-16). The transparency dimension has the biggest impact on the institutional strengthening variable, as indicated by its standardised coefficients (Beta) value of 0.787 in each model. At the same time, the community participation dimension has the lowest effect, making it 0.569. Research Implications: According to this research, by working with pertinent stakeholders to create more digitally capable communities, smart governance implementation can increase user community participation. Originality/Value: This research is original in its focus and research methods. It is hoped that it can be conducted using mixed methods in the future.