Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation

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This study examines the integration of Sound Governance principles within the sustainable tourism policy cycle to address institutional fragmentation and evaluation inefficiencies in developing economies. Using a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design, the research develops a multidimensional evaluation framework aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), analyzing policy performance across five strategic domains: Economy, Social-Welfare, Culture-Education, Environment, and Governance. The quantitative phase utilizes 17 adapted SDG indicators to measure policy efficacy, while the qualitative phase employs semi-structured interviews and stakeholder mapping to deconstruct power dynamics in multi-actor co-management structures. The findings reveal that Sound Governance—specifically transparency and accountability—serves as a critical catalyst for policy effectiveness, significantly influencing destination sustainability through an input-process-output-outcome-impact pathway. Empirical evidence from the case of Penglipuran Village, Bali, corroborates these results, demonstrating that indigenous institutional legitimacy enhances social responsiveness but remains vulnerable to overtourism-driven economic dependency. Notably, the study demonstrates that integrating SDGs into the policy evaluation cycle transforms assessments from mere administrative formalities into strategic instruments for long-term demand stability and ecosystem preservation. These findings position Sound Governance as a strategic intangible asset, offering theoretical contributions to development administration and practical guidance for policy-makers navigating the complexities of sustainable destination management in competitive global markets
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Fathimah Azzahro, et al. (2026). Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation. International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends, 3(2). https://doi.org/10.62951/momat.v3i2.634

Fathimah Azzahro; Bayu Irwansyah; Galih Gumilar; Apri Kuntariningsih, "Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation," International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends, vol. 3, no. 2, 2026.

Fathimah Azzahro; Bayu Irwansyah; Galih Gumilar; Apri Kuntariningsih. "Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation." International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends, vol. 3, no. 2, 2026.

Fathimah Azzahro; Bayu Irwansyah; Galih Gumilar; Apri Kuntariningsih. "Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation." International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends 3, no. 2 (2026).

Fathimah Azzahro, et al. (2026) 'Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation', International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends, 3(2). doi: 10.62951/momat.v3i2.634.

Fathimah Azzahro; Bayu Irwansyah; Galih Gumilar; Apri Kuntariningsih. Beyond Growth-Centricity: A Sound Governance Framework for Sustainable Tourism through Multi-Stakeholder Co-Management and SDG-Based Evaluation. International Journal of Communication, Tourism, and Social Economic Trends. 2026;3(2).

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