Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building: A Case Study in IndonesiaWibisonoPoespitohadiauthorSoesiloZauharauthorBambang SantosoHaryonoauthorFadillahAminauthorThis study seeks to examine and analyze the influence of institutional strengthening factors, and capacity building – communication, resources, and training – on the performance of defense policy implementation. This study conducted a quantitative analysis related tothe implementation of the institutional strengthening policy. The data used are primary data with a research instrument in the form of a questionnaire. The population in this study were all people in the city of Bandung, Indonesia. The sample of this study consisted of 200 respondents consisting of civilians and soldiers who served in the city of Bandung. Data analysis uses the Structural Equation Model (SEM) measurement model. The results of this study reveals that institutional strengthening (X1) influences positively and significantly capacity building’s communication (Y1), resources (Y2), and training (Y3). On the other hand, the performance of defense policy implementation (Y4) is positively and significantly affected by capacity building’s communication (Y1), resources (Y2), and training (Y3). The interaction between institutions, consumption support, role of the healthcare sector, and effectiveness are the most important indicators reflecting capacity building (communication, resources, training) and the performance of defense policy implementation. Essentially, this study analyzes the performance of defense policy implementation based on capacity building.HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reformHV Social pathology. Social and public welfare2021Korea Distribution Science Association (KODISA)Article