This study aims to generate insights into the actors involved in the discourse of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) tax adoption in Indonesia to inform their advocacy and communication efforts using the Advocacy Coalition Framework and Discourse Network Analysis.
Since 2020, the Ministry of Finance of Indonesia has put SSB taxation on its agenda to address the need for health financing. However, the adoption process of this fiscal policy has been slow. This study identified actors supporting and opposing the adoption of SSB tax. The discourse network also identified key advocacy coalitions and organizations in the discussion on SSB tax adoption in Indonesia. The results of the study show diverse network patterns in each timeframe and reveal the process and focus of the policy change. These findings can inform the policy process and ensure the successful adoption of the SSB tax in Indonesia.
