The Influence of Stakeholder Participation and Institutional Coordination on the Effectiveness of Adaptive Coastal Governance in Bulukumba

Purpose: This research paper examines how stakeholder involvement and institutional coordination influence the success of adaptive coastal governance in Bulukumba, Indonesia. Grounded in the strategic-management perspective, the study emphasizes the importance of participatory approaches and managerial processes in governance effectiveness. Subjects and Methods: The research employs a quantitative design, drawing on survey data from 174 respondents representing governmental agencies, coastal communities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and individual actors in coastal affairs. The relationships between variables were analyzed using inferential statistical techniques, specifically Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression, to assess both the strength and significance of the associations. Results: The findings demonstrate that both stakeholder engagement and institutional coordination exert significant impacts on governance effectiveness, with stakeholder engagement emerging as the stronger predictor. Participatory decision-making, consultative procedures, and the cultivation of trust among stakeholders play a more decisive role than top-down execution of policies. While institutional coordination showed a less prominent effect, it still contributes meaningfully and requires structural transparency, sectoral alignment, and interwoven roles to realize its full capacity. Conclusions: The study argues that adaptive governance is not merely a matter of policy design but a managerial process that should prioritize harmonizing interests, sharing responsibilities, and building capacity within and across institutions. Moreover, it offers policymakers practical strategies to foster participatory and coordinated coastal governance. Ultimately, by tracking and assessing key factors critical to governance performance, the study enriches understanding of how coastal regions in Indonesia and similar emerging contexts can pursue more sustainable and adaptive governance practices.