Implementation of Strategic Policies for the Indonesia-China High-Fast Rail Project: A Case Study of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Fast Rail

Abstract

This study analyzes the strategic policy implementation of the Indonesia–China High-Speed Rail (KCIC) project, focusing on the Jakarta–Bandung High-Speed Rail (HSR) case study. This project is one of the largest infrastructure initiatives in Indonesia, involving bilateral cooperation between Indonesia and China. The study aims to evaluate the extent to which this policy has been successfully implemented, based on Mazmanian and Sabatier's policy implementation theory and William N. Dunn's policy evaluation criteria. The study reveals that despite the project's clear strategic objectives and high-level political support, its implementation faces various challenges, including overlapping regulations, limited interagency coordination, public resistance, and budget overruns. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach, aiming to describe and analyze the strategic policy implementation process of the Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail project in depth, based on empirical data and the perspectives of policy actors. The evaluation indicates that physical effectiveness has been achieved through infrastructure completion, but efficiency, responsiveness, and accountability still need to be improved. The study concludes that the successful implementation of strategic policies depends not only on political and financial strength, but also on clear policy design, good governance, and inclusive public participation.