Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan Suara Khatulistiwa

Child-Friendly City Model Based on Collaborative Governance in Depok City, Indonesia

2025-04-08T11:21:26+00:00

Despite the adverse impacts of Jakarta's rapid development as the national capital, Depok City must ensure a safe and supportive environment for particularly vulnerable children in need of protection. As a fundamental asset to the city's future, children play a critical role in its long-term development.This study explores a collaborative governance model on a Depok Child-Friendly City model. The paper employs a qualitative research approach; data were collected through field observations, in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, and analysis of secondary sources, including policy documents, regulations, and prior research. The findings reveal that, despite the constraints posed by rapid urbanization, implementing the Child-Friendly City program in Depok continues to progress. The initiatives primarily attributed to fulfilling critical collaboration prerequisites, including the active involvement of multi-level government actors, the private sector, community organizations, and academic institutions. These stakeholders contribute through contextual understanding, shared commitment, and aligning responsibilities and visions based on their respective capacities and authorities. The study concludes that such a multi-stakeholder collaboration model is instrumental in promoting an urban environment conducive to children's growth and development.

Dynamics of the Problems of the Indonesian-Timor Leste Border Community: Addressing Cross-Border Relations

2025-04-08T11:01:41+00:00

The border area between Indonesia and Timor Leste in East Nusa Tenggara exhibits complex social, economic, and cultural dynamics that rely heavily on cross-border activities facilitated by the Border Pass (PLB) and Border Crossing Identification Card (KILB). The COVID-19 pandemic temporarily halted these activities, disrupting trade, social relations, and the economic well-being of border communities. This study aims to examine the role of PLB and KILB in the lives of people living along the Indonesia–Timor Leste border. The research adopts a qualitative approach using a literature review method presented descriptively. The findings indicate that the restriction of cross-border mobility led to limited access in maintaining family ties, practicing cultural traditions, and engaging in economic activities. Communities experienced a sense of loss in their daily social interactions. Within the framework of cultural constructivism, social interactions and legal frameworks shape a culture that influences identity and cross-border relationships. Therefore, restoring mobility and the functions of PLB/KILB is essential for post-pandemic cultural reconstruction and for strengthening the social ties and identity of border communities.

ASN Competency Development Model in Digital Tax Service Transformation:

2025-06-26T17:32:36+00:00

Digital transformation in the public service sector requires readiness and capacity building of State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in managing technology-based services effectively. This study aims to develop a relevant and applicable ASN competency development model to support the implementation of the ePonti application at the Pontianak City Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda). This application is a digital innovation designed to facilitate online regional tax services. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation. Informants consisted of Bapenda employees and community service users. The results of the study showed a gap in employee competency in three main dimensions: technical competency, digital communication skills, and training effectiveness. Around 70% of employees have mastered basic features such as tax data input and validation, but only 30% understand advanced features such as analytical dashboards and automatic reporting. As many as 50% of employees have not been able to deliver technical education effectively to the public. The training provided is still general in nature, not based on job needs analysis, and has not reached all employees evenly. This study presents a competency development model based on technical integration, digital public communication, and adaptive training. This model also recommends a peer-assisted learning approach to enhance collaboration between employees and support the ongoing digital transformation of public services.

THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT:

2025-06-26T17:50:12+00:00

Waste is the residue of daily human activities and/or natural processes in solid form. Waste can be a burden and can also be a resource that needs to be processed to support environmental waste management. This study aims to analyze the role of local governments in sustainable waste management by evaluating the alignment of regional policies, the effectiveness of legal implementation, and institutional strengthening strategies and multi-stakeholder collaboration. The method used is qualitative descriptive-analytical with a case study approach in several regions, supplemented by document analysis (Regional Regulation, RPJMD, Law No. 18/2008 and No. 32/2009) and SIPSN data for 2024. The results of the study indicate that although regional policies such as Regional Regulation No. 12/2010 in West Java have adopted sustainable principles (3R, producer responsibility), their implementation still faces obstacles such as lack of regulatory harmonization, limited institutional capacity, and low public awareness. Strategic recommendations include strengthening recycling infrastructure, increasing multi-stakeholder collaboration, and locally-based education to achieve sustainable waste management.

Improving the Performance Accountability System of the Ministry of Home Affairs through Cascading Planning:

2025-06-27T01:20:38+00:00

This study aims to identify and outline policy alternatives to enhance the performance accountability system at the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri), with a focus on improving cascading planning. Although there has been an improvement in the Government Agency Performance Accountability System (SAKIP) of Kemendagri in 2024, evaluations indicate weaknesses in the process of cascading strategic goals to work units and individuals, as well as the use of indicators that still focus more on outputs than outcomes. Cascading planning, which ensures the alignment between the ministry's strategic goals and operational activities at all organizational levels, is considered the main approach to address these issues. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method, collecting data through document studies, in-depth interviews with relevant officials, and the analysis of performance evaluation documents from Kemendagri. The study proposes several policy options, including the improvement of cascading planning systems, optimization of the SIRIKA application, and strengthening performance evaluations down to the individual level. Additionally, the importance of using outcome-oriented indicators and applying SMART principles in planning and performance evaluation is emphasized. Policy recommendations include improvements in the development of the "Performance Tree," the creation of more relevant and measurable performance indicators, and the integration of more comprehensive information systems. With the proper implementation of these policies, it is expected that Kemendagri will achieve an A rating in the SAKIP evaluation, strengthen performance accountability, and drive bureaucratic reform that has a real impact on public services and regional governance.

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT IN TOURISM VILLAGE MANAGEMENT THROUGH OUTBOND GUIDING COMPETENCY CERTIFICATION IN JAKA GARONG TOURISM VILLAGE

2025-06-26T17:13:31+00:00

Human Resource Development (HRD) through outbound guide competency certification in Tourism Villages has a crucial role in improving service quality, competitiveness, and sustainability in village economic development. Outbound guide certification plays an important role in improving the professionalism of guides and building tourist trust in tourist destinations. The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze the outbound guide competency certification program and how to evaluate the follow-up of the outbound guide competency certification program. This study was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method, using observation, interviews, and documentation as the main tools in collecting data. The results obtained indicate that the outbound guide certification program in Jaka Garong Tourism Village has succeeded in significantly developing the potential of human resources (HR). This program not only improves the discipline and technical skills of the guides, but also strengthens teamwork, work enthusiasm, and visitor satisfaction. Indicators of the success of this program can be seen from the decrease in accident rates, efficiency of resource use, and improvement in the quality of services provided. However, to maintain the sustainability of the program, it is recommended to adjust the learning method to be more practice-based. In addition, managers can expand the scope of training by including materials related to advanced risk management, outbound activity innovation, and interpersonal skills development. With this approach, Jaka Garong Tourism Village can continue to develop into a safe, attractive, and highly competitive tourist destination.

Cultural Identity Politics In Local Government:

2025-06-27T02:07:17+00:00

The cultural identity of the Batak people can be clearly seen in their clan names, but those related to the distinctive Batak people's personal names are starting to fade, replaced by modern names. The declining existence of local identity also has an impact on the declining resilience of national politics and culture. This article aims to analyze the integral relationship between education and local culture as a national identity. Efforts to achieve this goal can be done through the formulation of a naming policy for the Batak people in local government education in North Sumatra Province. This research is important to be carried out in order to build political and cultural resilience, because based on the findings, it shows that local cultural identity is still relevant to the development of government politics to be integrated through local education. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive explanation. The data collection technique in this study was carried out using the purposive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out primarily through in-depth interviews, and supplemented with secondary data from scientific journals, books, and online news, including from the General Election Commission page which provides data on the names of North Sumatrans. The results of this study indicate that the conservation of the Batak people's personal names can be done by integrating local content education policies, namely through regional language lessons. This research can be said as something new, by uniting political and cultural approaches through an integrated education system. This research is expected to be of concern to academics, other researchers, and the government in reviewing education policies to integrate local wisdom as an effort to preserve national identity.

State Failure in Implementing Good Governance in Development One Village One Product in rural Communities of Sambas Regency

2025-07-01T14:54:10+00:00

This study analyses the state's failure to implement good governance in the One Village One Product (OVOP) programme in rural communities of sambas Regency. It focuses on three main factors: abuse of power and ethical violations, lack of transparency and accountability, and limited community participation. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study analysed interviews with local officials, village officials, and communities, as well as official documents related to OVOP implementation. The results showed that the government's dominance in programme development hindered community and private sector involvement. The practice of nepotism, budget non-transparency, and decision-making that is not based on local needs causes the OVOP programme to be short-term project-oriented without clear sustainability. The conclusion of this study confirms that the failure of good governance implementation in OVOP is caused by weak control, lack of collaboration between actors, and low accountability. Governance reforms emphasising transparency, inclusive participation, and accountability are needed to improve the effectiveness of community-based development programmes.

Keywords: State Failure; Good Governance; One Village One Product; Transparency, Community Participation; Accountability