This paper analyzes stagnation of fertility rate decrease in Indonesia. Population balance can be achieved
by controlling fertility. Indonesian survey of demography and health in 2012, however, shows no signifi cant
difference of fertility rates from similar surveys in 2002 and 2007. In addition to that, there are factors such
as the shifting political paradigm in the developing world, change of local governance, and institutional
change that infl uence the stagnation of fertility rate decrease. This writing recommends ways to accommodate
balance between democratic system and effective achievement. Besides, the decrease of fertility
rate also requires serious commitment and determination of local government to participate. For this goal,
sociological and cultural model can be used as an alternative to transform the behavior of society.