Ayu Dewi Mayasari   

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia 

Pipit Afrianti   

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Mulawarman University, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia  

Wheny Khristianto    

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia 

Panca Oktawirani 

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia 

Edy Wahyudi     

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia 

Dina Suryawati 

Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Jember, Jember, East Java, Indonesia   

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ABSTRACT 

The vision of Golden Indonesia 2045 requires not only economic progress but also inclusive and sustainable social welfare governance. In this context, social capital, encompassing trust, shared norms, and networks, plays a crucial role in strengthening collaboration among stakeholders. This study explores how social capital contributes to the governance of social welfare programs in East Kalimantan, a region undergoing rapid transformation due to the relocation of the new capital city (IKN). Using a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through policy document analysis, semi-structured interviews with government officials from the Social Affairs Office, representatives of the Indonesian Association of Professional Social Workers (IPSPI), and field observations. The findings reveal that social capital fosters stronger coordination between state and non-state actors, enhances community participation, and facilitates the adaptation of welfare programs to local contexts. However, challenges persist, including unequal power relations, limited professional resources, and the marginalization of vulnerable groups. This study contributes to the academic debate on social welfare governance in resource-rich regions, emphasizing the strategic role of social capital in achieving inclusive and participatory policies. Practically, it offers recommendations for integrating professional social workers and strengthening community networks to ensure the success of welfare programs in the pathway toward Golden Indonesia 2045                          

Keywords: Social capital, Inclusive welfare governance, policy collaboration, East Kalimantan, Golden Indonesia 2045