UPAYA MEWUJUDKAN KOTA LAYAK ANAK DI MEDAN (SUMATERA UTARA) DAN PONTIANAK (KALIMANTAN BARAT)

Abstract

Abstract

This study is about child-friendly city (KLA). This research is motivated by the lack of attention of the local government in protecting children and the issuance of Law No. 35 of 2014 on Protection of Children, which mandates local government obligations in the care of the child. This study sought to describe the various efforts made by the government of Medan (North Sumatera) and Pontianak (West Kalimantan) in realizing the KLA, the following supporting factors and obstacles surrounding the KLA embodiment. By using descriptive method and combine it with a qualitative approach, this study found some important points about the efforts of local governments in realizing the KLA. In Medan, for example, there have been several child-friendly community health centers (puskesmas). Meanwhile, Pontianak City has not done a lot of local government programs, because the relatively new Pontianak proclaimed KLA and is still central to reform. The factors that affect the embodiment of the KLA it is a commitment. Not only the commitment of the head region, but also all relevant parties. As a cross cutting issue, the KLA also requires institutional capacity. Not only is the capacity of Women Empowerment and Child Protection Agency as a leading sector in the KLA, but also all work units other related areas. The success of the KLA in a city /county is also very dependent on the commitment of all parties concerned built. In addition, the program can not be done KLA in a short time, and require no small cost.

Keywords: child-friendly city, commitment, institutional capacity