THE PARLIAMENTARY DIPLOMACY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA TO SUPPORT INDONESIA’S SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2014–2019

Abstract

This research aims to determine the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia's (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Republik Indonesia/DPR RI) parliamentary diplomacy in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) program in Indonesia during the 2014–2019 period. Although the SDGs are often viewed as an executive-dominated international agenda, this research highlights the DPR RI’s vital role in advancing their implementation. Using a qualitative method with descriptive and interpretative approaches based on the phenomenographic model, the study found that DPR RI strengthened its role through three parliamentary functions: budgeting, legislating, and monitoring. In addition, it expanded international cooperation via the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Asia-Pacific Parliamentary Forum, and the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Agency. These platforms enabled DPR RI to exchange experiences with parliaments worldwide and apply lessons learned to Indonesia’s SDG implementation, particularly in overseeing government programs. The findings emphasize that parliamentary diplomacy significantly contributes to Indonesia’s progress toward achieving the SDGs.