Assessing Integration of Science in Policy-Making Process of the Utilization of Abandoned Lands in Indonesia: Case of Bogor Regency

Science cannot directly influence policy without a process of knowledge transfer and integration into policy-making called the science-policy interface. On other hand, not all scientists intend to use their findings policy-makers. This condition causes gap between science policy. The main objective this study is identify various "knowledge products" that have varying amounts space, understand power relations actors, analyze integrating products for abandoned land in Bogor Regency. primary method used RAPID (Research Policy Development) analytical framework. indicates policy-makers will adopt scientific evidence if they follow organization's Main Performance Indicators (KPI) or gain political economic benefits. role lower-level bureaucracy as implementing agency crucial adoption process. people "behind organization" "policy intrapreneurs" an essential Scientific products, such modeling, are often more effective convincing become good advice significant impact when meet policy-makers' interests. concludes it challenging integrate mutual trust amongst formal informal network actors who access utilize lands