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The Dynamics of Education Policy Implementation: Insights from USAID\u27s Experience in Kenya
Full text linkThis article explores the intricacies of implementing education policies in Kenya, specifically examining the contributions and obstacles faced by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This study evaluates the efficacy of USAID\u27s initiatives in the education sector of Kenya, examining the intricacies of cooperation between governmental entities, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and civil society groups. The study utilizes a quantitative research methodology and gathers data through a survey delivered to 120 respondents, who were selected to represent government, NGO, and civil society groups. The data is analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study highlights significant barriers such as insufficient government backing and restricted resources, while also emphasizing fruitful partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society. The research findings emphasize the crucial role of USAID in improving access to education and emphasize the need for more research to address gaps in policy relevance and implementation effectiveness. This paper provides useful insights into the discussion on international development and education reform, presenting proposals for enhancing policy implementation frameworks in Kenya and similar settings
Evaluating China’s Belt and Road Railway Projects in Nigeria: Infrastructure Gains and Strategic Risks
Full text linkChina\u27s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has had a substantial impact on Nigeria\u27s infrastructure development, notably railway projects. This report evaluates the risks and advantages of BRI-funded railway projects, with a focus on the economic, social, and environmental implications. Utilizing a structured survey of 300 respondents from the Federal Capital Territory and Keffi in Nasarawa State, and analyzed using chi-square statistical methods, the research evaluates both the perceived benefits and associated risks of BRI-funded railway projects. While BRI railway investments improve transportation infrastructure, economic activity, and regional connections, questions remain about debt sustainability, reliance on Chinese technology and labor, and governance transparency. Statistical finings shows that the claimed advantages of BRI railway projects have no statistically meaningful influence on Nigeria\u27s infrastructure development. Furthermore, the related dangers, such as increased national debt and economic reliance, are not much greater than the advantages. The study highlights critical policy implications, including the need for renegotiated BRI terms to enhance local enterprise participation, rigorous cost-benefit assessments before loan engagements, and strengthened governance frameworks to ensure transparency and accountability. It also underscores the importance of long-term maintenance strategies and robust environmental impact assessments to preserve infrastructure functionality and mitigate adverse outcomes. Furthermore, long-term maintenance plans and environmental impact assessments should be addressed in order to maintain infrastructure efficiency and reduce negative consequences. These insights contribute to ongoing discourse on infrastructure governance and development financing in emerging economies, underscoring the necessity of context-sensitive policy approaches that balance international cooperation with domestic capacity-building and institutional integrity
Sexual Violence and Gendered Policy Responses in an Indonesian Urban Governance: A Critical Feminist Perspective
Full text linkThis study provides a critical feminist analysis of how women’s roles in social production and reproduction, coupled with inadequate government policies, shape their vulnerability to sexual violence in Makassar City. Employing a qualitative descriptive methodology, the research draws on data from observations, in-depth interviews, and documents collected from a diverse range of sources including government bodies, women’s organizations, legal aid institutions, and labour unions. The participants encompassed white-collar and blue-collar women workers, housewives, and domestic workers. Through Nancy Fraser’s critical feminist framework, the study indicates that the capitalist system imposes a double burden on women, exploiting their labour in the workplace through wage discrimination and limited career progression while simultaneously relying on their unpaid, devalued domestic and care work within the household. The dynamic fosters economic dependence on husbands and subordination in decision-making, intensifying their vulnerability. The study further concludes that existing government policies are ineffective in safeguarding women’s basic rights, offering weak protections and social assistance. Consequently, this research offers a significant critique of the modern capitalist system’s exploitation of women across both productive and reproductive spheres. Its value lies in providing empirically grounded recommendations for formulating more responsive, progressive policies to protect female workers and housewives, and for reforming legal and institutional guidelines for handling sexual violence cases, thereby contributing to both academic discourse and practical policy reform.Studi ini memberikan analisis feminis kritis mengenai bagaimana peran perempuan dalam produksi dan reproduksi sosial, yang diperburuk oleh kebijakan pemerintah yang tidak memadai, membentuk kerentanan mereka terhadap kekerasan seksual di Kota Makassar. Dengan menggunakan metodologi deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini didasarkan pada data dari observasi, wawancara mendalam, serta dokumen yang dikumpulkan dari berbagai sumber, termasuk lembaga pemerintah, organisasi perempuan, lembaga bantuan hukum, dan serikat pekerja. Partisipan penelitian mencakup pekerja perempuan white-collar dan blue-collar, ibu rumah tangga, serta pekerja domestik. Melalui kerangka feminis kritis Nancy Fraser, studi ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem kapitalis memberlakukan beban ganda pada perempuan, mengeksploitasi tenaga kerja mereka di tempat kerja melalui diskriminasi upah dan terbatasnya peluang karier, sekaligus bergantung pada kerja domestik dan pengasuhan yang tidak dibayar serta tidak dihargai di dalam rumah tangga. Dinamika ini mendorong ketergantungan ekonomi pada suami dan penaklukan dalam pengambilan keputusan, sehingga meningkatkan kerentanan perempuan. Penelitian ini juga menyimpulkan bahwa kebijakan pemerintah yang ada belum efektif dalam melindungi hak-hak dasar perempuan, karena memberikan perlindungan dan bantuan sosial yang lemah. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini menawarkan kritik penting terhadap eksploitasi perempuan oleh sistem kapitalis modern dalam ranah produksi maupun reproduksi. Nilai penelitian ini terletak pada rekomendasi berbasis temuan empiris untuk merumuskan kebijakan yang lebih responsif dan progresif dalam melindungi pekerja perempuan dan ibu rumah tangga, serta mereformasi pedoman hukum dan kelembagaan dalam penanganan kasus kekerasan seksual, sehingga berkontribusi pada wacana akademik maupun reformasi kebijakan praktis
Holistic Policy Responses for Disability-Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction: A Rapid Review
Full text linkPeople with disability can experience barriers to their safety throughout stages of emergency management planning, response, and recovery. To advance national policy guidance and social justice, this review asked how the application of national DiDRR principles and standards have shaped DiDRR policy and practice guidance external to Australia. Our rapid review thus informed the following two questions: a) what national DiDRR guiding principles, standards and related structural barriers currently exist outside of Australia?; and b) in what ways might national guiding principles and standards be practically applied in whole-of-government and whole-of-society policy efforts to address structural barriers impeding DiDRR? Applying thematic analysis, we identified nine national DiDRR principles: strength-based emergency support; human rights; equal partnerships; diversity and inclusion; cultural competence; anti-discrimination; accessibility; person-centred emergency preparedness; and education and awareness. Three national DiDRR standards covered accessibility across: emergency communication; emergency transport; and emergency shelter. Our exploratory research raises potential for co-designed DiDRR policy and practice to increase the social and economic participation of people with disability that extend beyond immediate goals of reducing emergency risks
The Challenges of A Developmental Local Government in Municipal Service Delivery: The Case of Vhembe District Municipality, South Africa
Full text linkThis study focuses on probing the challenges of Developmental Local Government in Municipal service delivery within Vhembe District Municipality. The study further argues that despite the vital role in promoting the socio-economic needs of the communities through local community engagement in the municipality, the Developmental Local Government is challenged with, among other problems, maladministration and corruption. Developmental local governance, also known as local governance for development, aims to improve the future of communities by promoting local socio-economic development programs and projects. This study advocates for a qualitative approach to probe the impediments. The study reveals that various encounters contribute to the challenges of Developmental local government in municipal service delivery in the Vhembe district municipality. To deal with the impediments of municipal service delivery in developmental local government, there is a need for the municipality to foster public accountability. It is therefore recommended that, to ensure capacity building for effective service provision, good governance needs to be ensured. From conclusions drawn from key findings, it is argued that the enhancement of community participation, provision of education and training to municipal employees, has to be implemented through municipal policies
Is Anyone Listening? Citizen Participation and The Illusion of Democracy in A Peru Regional Government
Full text linkThis research examines the link between citizen participation and public decision-making in an entity of the public sector in the province of Paita in Peru, in 2024. The research is based on the premise that democratic governance, good public administration, and sustainable development require the involvement of citizens. The research has a non-experimental, descriptive, quantitative design. Information was obtained from questionnaires and interviews of 200 citizens and 40 municipal officials. The research analyzes citizens\u27 participation and the decision-making process, and their dimensions, in the light of commitment, surveillance, and oversight, in the case of participation; and immediate response, effective decisions, and resolution of difficulties, in terms of decision-making. The results suggest that the citizens are "participating the most on average." Officials’ decision-making is also considered, overall, to be largely medium. The trends in citizen participation and determining dimensions are similar, with the majority of scores falling into the middle range. The study underscores the imperative to enhance participatory governance through strengthened communication channels, digital engagement tools, and institutional mechanisms that facilitate collective action. By shedding light on the lived realities of municipal administration in a non-centralized, Global South context, the research offers critical insights for the design of inclusive and responsive public policies. These findings contribute to broader discussions on democratic innovation and the reconfiguration of citizen–state relations in public service delivery
Integrating Traditional Authority into Electoral Governance: Lessons from the Bida Emirate Experience, Nigeria
Full text linkTraditional authority remains a central component of governance and policy mediation across Africa, where culturally grounded legitimacy often complements formal state institutions. This study examines how traditional institutions contribute to electoral governance through the case of the 2023 general elections in the Bida Emirate, Niger State, Nigeria. Guided by Hybrid Governance Theory and Institutional Pluralism, the research explores how indigenous authority structures interact with formal institutions to promote democratic legitimacy, peace, and civic participation. Using a descriptive survey design, data were collected from 299 respondents and analyzed through descriptive and inferential statistics, including the Chi-square test. The analysis reveals that traditional leaders in the Bida Emirate played significant roles in electoral peacebuilding through dialogue, community sensitization, and collaboration with security agencies. Findings highlight how traditional legitimacy complements formal electoral institutions by fostering trust, moral authority, and compliance with peaceful conduct during elections. The study contributes to the policy integration of traditional institutions by demonstrating that hybrid governance can enhance electoral credibility and conflict prevention in plural political environments. It recommends that electoral management bodies institutionalize structured consultations with traditional councils as part of election planning, voter education, and dispute resolution mechanisms. In doing so, African electoral systems can strengthen democratic legitimacy by embedding indigenous authority within the architecture of public administration and governance reform
Digital Jobs and Married Women’s Labor Supply: Evidence and Policy Lessons
Full text linkThe digital transformation in the labor market has enabled individuals to work remotely from home, reshaping traditional employment structures. This study investigates the impact of remote work on the labor supply of married women in the regions of Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua (SULAMPUA), utilizing data from the 2023 National Socioeconomic Survey (SUSENAS). Employing advanced econometric techniques to correct for selection bias, we isolate the causal effect of remote work on weekly working hours. While initial observations suggest that working from home increases women’s labor supply, a rigorous causal analysis reveals the opposite finding that remote work actually reduces formal working hours by approximately 10–15 hours per week. This finding indicates that without adequate support systems, remote work arrangements tend to blur the boundaries between professional and domestic activities, causing women to substitute formal employment time with increased household responsibilities. For public administration and policymakers, this study highlights that digital infrastructure expansion alone is insufficient to close the gender gap. Effective digital employment policies require a foundation of gender-responsive services, specifically accessible childcare and social protection, to prevent remote work from reinforcing traditional domestic inequalities
Adapting to Climate Change: Food Security Policy Strategies in Makassar City, Indonesia
Full text linkFood is one of the crucial elements in supporting the sustainability of life and is a fundamental component in supporting Sustainable Development in Indonesia. The current Food Condition of Makassar City still faces several obstacles in its implementation. Several factors include the unfulfilled diversity of existing food, insufficient public understanding of food diversification, consumption and diversity, suboptimal fulfilment of family food and nutritional needs, food availability which is still predominantly plant-based, and suboptimal public health. This study aims to analyze how the Food Security Policy Strategy is implemented in addressing Climate Change in Makassar City. The research method employed in this study is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews and document reviews. The results of the study were processed through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The findings of this study indicate that the policy strategies implemented in addressing climate change in Makassar City are: 1) The Tourism Corridor Program (Longwis) utilizing the Urban Farming method, 2) Implementing climate change adaptation policies through Accelerating the flow of climate information in Makassar City, 3) Makassar City Food Diversification Policy with the development of superior commodities that are appropriate for the Makassar City area. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for the government, particularly the Makassar City government and other regions in Indonesia, to develop a Food Security Policy Strategy in Facing Climate Change that can occur at any time, ensuring that sufficient food is met, both in terms of quantity and quality, so that people live healthily and productively in a sustainable manner
Society in Public Service: Challenges Service Recording Marriage in Indonesia
Full text linkMarriage registration is a fundamental legal process that ensures the protection of marital rights and administrative recognition. However, many married couples have yet to obtain official marriage certificates, particularly in Bengkulu City, Indonesia. This study aims to identify the factors influencing community participation in marriage registration. Using a descriptive qualitative research method, this research explores societal attitudes and administrative challenges associated with the registration process. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving key informants, including married couples, religious figures, and government officials. A content analysis technique was employed to interpret the findings systematically. The results indicate that low public awareness and limited legal knowledge are the primary factors contributing to the reluctance to register marriages with the civil registry. Many couples believe that religious marriage alone is sufficient and are unaware of the legal consequences of unregistered marriages, such as complications in inheritance, child legitimacy, and access to state services. Additionally, a lack of government-led awareness campaigns and inadequate public outreach efforts have exacerbated the issue, leaving many couples uninformed about the registration process and its legal significance. This study highlights the urgent need for enhanced legal literacy, targeted socialization efforts, and administrative reforms to improve marriage registration rates. Strengthening collaboration between government agencies, religious institutions, and community organizations is crucial to increasing public participation. These findings contribute to the broader discourse on public administration and legal compliance in non-Western governance systems, emphasizing the role of community-driven legal awareness in enhancing civic engagement. Further research is recommended to explore marriage registration challenges across different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds to develop more inclusive and effective policy interventions