Public sector innovation and Indonesian civil servants: An insider's view

Abstract

Mainstream research on public sector innovation in Indonesia shows that innovation is a prerequisite for economic growth and development; however, is constrained by the limited capacity of human resources, namely the State Civil Apparatus (ASN). This study has the main objective: “To problematize the dominant perspective of ASN on public sector innovation in Indonesia.” The study uses an interpretive approach through in-depth interviews with 24 Indonesian civil servants. This study resulted in three themes: (1) Innovation has 1000 meanings, (2) innovation requires ASN's engagement and care, and (3) innovation is a result of a combination of ASN agencies and the proper structural support. The..