This book would not have been possible without the sincere support and collaboration of various parties. I am deeply grateful to Oscar Radyan Danar, S.AP., M.AP., Ph.D.(CEO), Akhmad Amirudin, S.AP., M.AP., M.Pol.Sc., Ph.D (CBO), and Laily Akbariah, S.AP., M.AP (COO) of SmartID for their vision and commitment to advancing the Governance 5.0 paradigm.

I am also very grateful to Prof. Dr. M. R. Khairul Muluk, M.Si., Prof. Dr. Agus Pramusinto, M.Dev.Admin., Dr. Rd. Ahmad Buchari, S.IP., M.Si, the President, and key management of IAPA (Indonesian Association of Public Administration) for providing me with various venues and opportunities to exchange my theoretical ideas at the wonderful academic conferences offered by IAPA. I am also very thankful to Ms. Shinta, Dr. Dasol, Mr.Suhartono, and Mr. Miftah for their energetic support and coordination. Their trust and support provided the space for these ideas to grow and develop.

I extend my special thanks to Ms. Atina Ainun Mardiyah, who has been an extraordinary intellectual dialogue partner throughout the writing of this book. Our reflective discussions on administration, spirituality, and human existence enrich each chapter of this work. Her philosophical sensitivity, incisive writing, and dedication to helping crystallise complex ideas into a coherent narrative mean a great deal to me. She is not only a collaborator, but