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Collaborative Governance Oversight in Corruption Prevention Efforts in Indonesia
Full text linkPrevention of corruption in Indonesia is not an easy task. Corruption has been a serious problem in Indonesia for decades. To overcome this problem, joint efforts from the government, private sector and the community are needed. One way to overcome this problem is to use collaborative governance which is the aim of this research. In the context of preventing corruption, collaborative governance has an important role in maintaining accountability and transparency in public financial management. This research is descriptive qualitative research with data sources derived from a literature review. This article discusses the meaning of collaborative governance and oversight of corruption prevention, the role and function of collaborative governance in preventing corruption, the determining factors for the success of collaborative governance in preventing corruption, and the implementation of collaborative governance in preventing corruption in Indonesia. The implication of this research is that efforts to prevent corruption in Indonesia are a joint responsibility of the government, private sector and society because good collaboration between the three can strengthen the system of oversight and control of corrupt practices
Mikirecco of Shekacho: Rethinking The Indigenous System of Governance and Uncovering Its Democratic Features
Full text linkThe purpose of this study is to explore the Indigenous System of Governance of Shekacho Community in Sheka Zone, South West Ethiopia. Pertinent to this, a qualitative approach—a key informant interview—was employed. Applicable to this, the purposive sampling technique was used to select research participants. Accordingly, information was gathered primarily using key informant interviews and FGD. The deductive thematic analysis technique was employed for the analysis of the data. The following conclusion was drawn from the analysis made. The findings indicated that the indigenous system of governance of the Shekacho community is one of the longest-lived, having its own distinctive nature and structural hierarchy through which socio-political and economic affairs of the community are carried out. The issue of social cohesion and social welfare, which are embedded in the customary norms and values of the community, is one of the magnificent pillars of the indigenous system of governance of Shekacho community. Therefore, it plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining social stability and cohesion. The indigenous system of governance of Shekacho people substantially includes democratic elements that can consolidate democracy at the national level. Therefore, recognizing the indigenous system of governance can have a tremendous role in promoting democracy in Ethiopia at large.
Evaluating Public Website Performance: Content Analyses on Malang City Government Website
Full text linkThis study evaluates the performance of public websites in Malang City, a heavily digitizing government. Using content analysis, we determine the extent to which the availability of public information has been met and what records still need to be corrected by the Malang city government. This study examines five criteria: information quality, usability, privacy and security, interaction, and accessibility. As a result, the Malangkota. go. id website met the evaluation criteria for general public information availability. However, the government still needs improvement in terms of security and citizen-centered values. Thus, in the future, this research can be used as a basis for policy considerations by the Malang City government to improve the performance of its public services through the provision of good public information
From Tolerance To Violent Extremism: Exploring The Citizens Characteristics Of West Java
Full text linkArtikel ini bertujuan untuk menguraikan karakteristik pandangan masyarakat Jawa Barat terhadap toleransi yang dapat melahirkan sikap-sikap intoleran dan berdampak terhadap ekstremisme kekerasan. Dinamika permasalahan keamanan seperti mengubah suatu konsep keamanan nasional mulai dari state center security mengarah kepada people center security. Konsekuensi dari pergeseran tersebut adalah keamanan menjadi suatu hal yang komprehensif serta manajemen keamanan akan membutuhkan kerja sama antar aktor serta lembaga keamanan. Artikel ini menggunakan tinjauan konseptual tentang ekstremisme kekerasan dan keamanan nasional. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui studi literatur. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa ancaman radikalisasi di Provinsi Jawa Barat masih berpotensi untuk kemudian muncul dan dapat membahayakan keamanan manusia. Beberapa data yang telah dipaparkan dalam tiga aspek seperti demokrasi dan agama, aspek sosial masyarakat terhadap pemeluk agama lain, dan pemahaman serta praktik keagamaan yang menghasilkan data yang cukup signifikan sehingga hal ini tentu tidak dapat diabaikan. Dalam hal ini kesadaran terhadap keamanan manusia harus mulai dipertimbangkan baik dari level daerah untuk mampu mengakomodir keamanan manusia dan keamanan nasional secara spesifik
Political Corruption and How to Combat
Full text linkAbstract:Political corruption refers to the misuse of public office for personal gain or the abuse of political power for illegitimate ends. It manifests itself in various forms, including bribery, cronyism, nepotism, embezzlement, fraud, and abuse of public resources. Political corruption not only undermines the rule of law and democracy but also weakens public trust in government institutions and hinders economic development.The detrimental effects of political corruption are far-reaching and can have a significant impact on society as a whole. It increases inequality and poverty, reduces public access to essential services, and deprives citizens of their fundamental rights and freedoms. Moreover, political corruption also distorts public policies, compromises public safety, and promotes political instability.Overcoming political corruption requires the implementation of effective anti-corruption laws and institutions that hold public officials accountable for their actions. Such efforts require a combination of political will, public participation, and international cooperation. However, addressing political corruption is an ongoing challenge, and continuous efforts are required to prevent its resurgence in different forms and contexts.Keywords: Corruption, Government officials, Political corruption
Policy Network on Village Development in Bandung Regency (Study on Community-Based Housing and Settlement Development)
Full text linkRural development, especially the construction of community-based housing and settlement areas in Bandung Regency in general, has not yet touched on the basic issue of increasing people's welfare through the development of integrated and sustainable residential areas. Development is still limited to physical improvements and institutional roles and involvement among stakeholders that are not yet integrated, both in planning, implementation, and regulatory support. This is related to the role of policy networks that have not been effective in the development of community-based housing and rural settlement areas in Bandung Regency. The research used a qualitative method, involving informants from various relevant stakeholders. The results of the study show that of the seven primary factors in the policy network, namely Actors, Functions, Structure, Institutionalization, Rules of Conduct, Power Relations, and Actor Strategies, although some tasks and programs have been relatively realized by local governments and non-governmental functional community participation already exists, it is not optimal, regulations and planning are not synchronized, financing is limited, and target results are not yet maximized, so it is not yet fully supportive (effective) in the construction of housing and residential areas in Bandung Regency
Local Government Preparedness in Response to the Transition from Pandemic to Endemic: An Adaptive Governance Perspective in Surabaya Municipality
Full text linkAccording to the declaration of the WHO about the pandemic, COVID-19 is pathogenic in humans. Leaders around the world have implemented strategies to prevent the transmission of this outbreak. The Indonesian government also encountered a similar problem, with the first case of COVID-19 in Indonesia announced around March 2020. Soon after, the number of cases increased dramatically over time. Months later, the Indonesian government distributed the vaccination program throughout the country, reaching more than 70% of the population. As the immune system strengthens, the government is planning a transition from pandemic to endemic based on the condition of each area. Adaptive governance is needed during this transition, and according to that, the local government plays an important role in dealing with the endemic. Further research has been conducted in Surabaya, one of the largest cities in Indonesia with a heterogeneous population. This study used Soft System Methodology to create a model of bureaucracy between local governments in Surabaya, and the results showed that in the relationship between local governments, the mayor of Surabaya Municipality has to be the main commander, with the regional disaster management agency as the leading sector. However, the results showed that adaptive governance in Surabaya has been effectively implemented. This study is expected to be one of the references in preparing for the transition from pandemic to endemic by using an adaptive governance perspective
Digital Transformation in Public Management Functions for Public Information Disclosure
Full text linkThis research emphasizes the conditioning of resources in the context of public management to create the openness of public information during digital transformation. A literature study from various databases related to managing resources in public management is analyzed. The intended resources include the latest technology used to protect data and privacy when discussing information disclosure in Indonesia. Digital transformation has led public management to improve and accelerate technological acceleration in the context of data analytics and create the openness of information for the public by government administrators. The strategy used to address this digital transformation in public management encompasses a comprehensive plan, including strong data protection policies, investment in technology infrastructure, and training for public employees. Thus, pieces of technology and performance management, open government, and human resource capacity development Public information disclosure results in transparency and accountability, information disclosure, and improving public services. Moreover, integrating technology into the public information ecosystem provides great potential for increasing openness, participation, and better public services
Collaborative Governance in Flood Management in Sumedang Regency
Full text linkThis study aims to examine the implementation of collaborative governance in flood control in Sumedang Regency. The research method used is a case study with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. The research respondents consisted of representatives from local government, communities, and the private sector involved in flood management in Sawahdadap Village and Cisurupan Seda, Cimanggung District, Sumedang District. The results of the study show that collaborative governance has been implemented in flood management in Sumedang Regency through aspects of the collaborative governance dimension, which include initial conditions, institutional design, facilitative leadership, and collaborative processes. However, there are several obstacles to its implementation, such as differences in perceptions, uneven accountability and responsibility, and limited financial and human resources. Therefore, there is a need for more systematic and integrated efforts to increase collaboration between related sectors and the community in handling floods in Sumedang Regency
Political Party Funding Problems: Studies on PPP And PERINDO Parties in West Java
Full text linkPolitical parties have a fundamental role in democracy. This fundamental role ultimately places political parties in a vulnerable and strategic situation. On the one hand, political parties must compete strictly with funding that is not small, and on the other hand, the presence of fund donors can erode the function of political parties as a liaison between society and the state. The theory used in this article is about political parties, especially funding for political parties. The method used is a qualitative research method with descriptive analysis. The data sources in this article are primary data through interviews with political party officials and secondary data through financial reports and literature studies from journals, news, and other articles. The results of this study indicate that parties that get small votes in political contestation in West Java experience problems in terms of carrying out political education and operational activities due to the lack of sources of funding for political parties. This situation causes political parties to only be able to organize political education internally due to the availability of existing funding. The impact of this situation is that the role of political parties does not work in providing political education to the community, which in turn has an impact on the political participation of the community, which is less effective