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PREFACE
The edition of Public Policy is the fourth part of a series of international seminar
proceedings as a result of ASPA Indonesia International Seminar and IAPA Annual
Conference which has been held on June 2012. This book sought to address a problem faced
sooner or later by all scholars and practitioners of public administration related to the public
policy. Public policy is one interesting study in political science. Nevertheless, the concept
of public policy is more emphasis on studies of the public administration. It means that
public policy is only considered as a policy-making process undertaken by the state by
consider some aspects. In general, public policy can be defined as a policy or a decision
made by the authorities (in this case is the government) that may involve other stakeholders
are concerned about the public.
The order of the policy-making process (policy cycle) started from agenda setting,
policy formulation, decision making, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. The
gains in this model is that policy-making process much easier to understand because of the
complex truth can be broken down into several stages. In addition, the policymaking process
is not only done by the government (although legally), but also other actors outside the
government. Though the process looks ideal, in practices, the results of this process can be
canceled or not exactly the same with has been agreed or determined. From this, the model
takes clearer about the clarity of the actors involved and the institutions that participate in the
policy-making process, as well as other factors that can influence the policy-making process.
This book have numerous articles addressed public policy theory and practices in public
administration for a good public services to ensure citizen prosperity
Many deserve thanks for making this fourth edition of Public Policy possible. We
appreciate the hard work, faith in the project, and patience in seeing it through to fruition of
our editor of this book. We also have a long list of debts to many others whose contributions
through this first edition should not go unmentioned.

Chairman of Committee

Dr. M. R. Khairul Muluk, M.Si

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List of Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................iii
List of Contents ................................................................................................................ivv
The Analysis of Treasury Single Account Implementation in Indonesia
Agung Richardus Kunarjo ............................................................................................... 1
Implementation of the Establishment Policy of Pasuruan Embroidery Center to Increase the
Societys Economic Growth
Akhmad Amirudin .......................................................................................................... 12
The Failure of Policy Implementation in Indonesia and the Breakthrough
Andy Al Fatih .................................................................................................................. 21
The Strategic Role of Regional Research Council within Public Policy Formulation Process
Anugerah Yuka Asmara................................................................................................. 35
Policy of Inclusive Education in Indonesia: A Review on its Implementation in Yogyakarta
and Surakarta City
Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi ......................................................................................... 50
Substantive Autonomy in Multicultural State: Review from Conflict Reconciliation in Aceh
Province of Indonesia
Darmawan Muhammad Ali............................................................................................ 60
The Village Independency: Decentralization Policy in Indonesia Perspective
Didik G. Suharto ............................................................................................................. 73
The Role of Government Policy to Increase Competitiveness of the Indonesian Farmer Cooperatives (Key Success of Sekar Tanjung Dairy Milk Industry Co-operative Center in the
East Java Province)
Dwi Sulistyo ..................................................................................................................... 85
The Study of Policy Formulation Process in Developing a New International Airport Based
on Sustainable and Clean Developments Perspective
Fanny Dwipoyanthi......................................................................................................... 94
Organizational Restructuring Policy Implementation of Local Government
Hadi Tugur .................................................................................................................... 101
Regional Education Policy Autonomy in Indonesia: Problems and Prospects
Hanif Nurcholis ............................................................................................................. 126
Intensive Use of Geographic Information System for Public Policy
Hartuti Purnaweni ........................................................................................................ 134
CSR Implementation in Perspective Public Policy-Based Innovation Electricity in the
Renewable Energy Sector
Heru. J. Juwono............................................................................................................. 142
Women as Strategic Actor in Feminist Policy Reform: A Case in Badung Regency in Bali
Province (Gender Policy Reform)
Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani.......................................................................................... 158

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The Implementation of Bureaucratic Reform in Directorate General of State Asset

Management (DGSAM)
Koko Inarto ................................................................................................................... 168
Non-hegemonic Public Policy Process: Case Study in Public Transport (Bus) Changed Route
Policy in Pamekasan District
Mohammad Said ........................................................................................................... 180
Nationals Strategy on Combating Corruption: a Comparative Analysis between Indonesia
and Thailand
Mohammad Nuh ........................................................................................................... 193
The Comparative Study on State Policy for the Contesting Area of Three Southern Provinces
of Thailand and Aceh of Indonesia
Pataramon Satalakand Teerapong Puripanik............................................................ 206
The Effectiveness of Forest Moratorium Policy and its Impacts on the Indonesias Economy
Rakhmindyarto ............................................................................................................. 213
Border Management Policy Between The Republic of Indonesia and the Democratic
Republic of Timor Leste: The Vanishing Nationalism
Ratri Istania and Neneng Sri Rahayu ......................................................................... 225
Strategy and Policy Development Information Technology Support Services for Prima
Syahdi Rasyid ................................................................................................................ 237
Collecting Zakat of Civil Servants Salaries in Padang Municipal (Reviewed from John
Rawls Theory of Justice)
Siska Sasmita................................................................................................................. 247
The Implementation of Academic Qualification of Primary School Teachers
Sofjan Aripin ................................................................................................................. 253
The Implementation of the Policy Of Apparatus Performance Improvement In Public
Services (A Study at the Regional Water Enterprice/PDAM of Kediri Regency)
Sri Anggoroningsih ....................................................................................................... 262
The Nature of Optimal Public Policy
Trisnawati ...................................................................................................................... 268
Policy Analysis of Anti-Terrorism in Indonesia in Perspective Collective Action
Umar effendi.................................................................................................................. 275
Indonesias Public Administration: Dramaturgy, Corruptive, and Hypocrisy
Wima Yudo Prasetyo .................................................................................................... 293
Initiating Deliberative Policy as Inovation for Government in Democracy Era
Yahya Zakaria and Paulus Israwan Setyoko ............................................................. 303

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The Analysis of Treasury Single Account Implementation

in Indonesia

Agung Richardus Kunarjo

Master Program in Public Administration, Brawijaya University
Email: [email protected]

Abstract: The management of state finances must conduct in a professional, transparent and
responsible in order to achieve the prosperity of the people. One way to achieve these goals is the
implementation of treasury cash management and expenditure financial planning. Its very
important that government require to act more pro-active efforts to protect these resources from
mismanage using the application of cash management. The possibility of utilization of public
money by the parties who are not interested can be suppressed. With good cash management, are
also expected services to the community should be improved. Implementation of treasury cash
management is by using the method of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2007. The goal of
TSA implementation in order to give more advantage for the Government because there is no
longer the deposition of unused cash balances in commercial banks but all balances are
consolidated on account of the General Treasurer of State / State Treasury managed by Bank
Indonesia. The objectives of this research are to analyze and recognize the influence of
implementation Single Account in optimize the cash manegement of the State Treasury. The study
use the type of literature method to find how the implementation of Treasury Single Account
running. The law and regulation already established and institution related with the
implementation of Treasury Single Account already work according to the law and regulation in
order to improve cash management in Indonesia while there are still some difficulties that needed
to be minimize.

Keywords : Cash management, Treasury Single Account

Introduction
Cash is the key element in determining operational policies in government. Poor cash
management practices can not only lead to waste, but also inhibits the growth of a
country's financial markets and may reduce the effectiveness of monetary policy.
According to Yibin Mu (2006), in achieving the goal of effective government cash
management of government must have three functional building blocks, namely:
Management of Cash Receipts and Government Payments, Cash Flow Forecasting
Ability accurate, and Cash Balance Management of the Government.
Treasury management efforts undertaken by the government (Ministry of
Finance) that the level of implementation by the Directorate General of Treasury has been
progressing very dynamically. Implementation of Government Cash Management
procedures carried out in stages by implement Treasury Single Account in 2008.

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Implementation of treasury cash management is by using the method of the

Treasury Single Account (TSA.) The goal of TSA implementation in order to give more
advantage for the Government because there is no longer the deposition of unused cash
balances in commercial banks but all balances are consolidated on account of the State
Treasury managed by Bank Indonesia.
Ministry of Finance have a role to conduct the management of state finances in a
professional, transparent and responsible in order to achieve the prosperity of the people.
One way to achieve these goals is the implementation of treasury cash management and
expenditure financial planning.
Its very important that government require to act more pro-active efforts to
protect these resources from mismanage using the application of cash management. The
possibility of utilization of public money by the parties who are not interested can be
suppressed. With good cash management, are also expected services to the community
should be improved.
The financial professionals bring fresh air by applying business principles in
managing state finances. The practice to apply business principles by professionals is the
important part of managing planned based on the value of money. Countries during this
period sometime forget that money has a value associated with time. Normally, the longer
the money is saved it will depreciate or decline of purchasing power. Thus, money
management requires careful planning is needed even its own management. In the
management of state finances, there have not considered the existence of money idle (idle
cash) and the deadline for the money can be controlled by the state, known as the cash
float.

Prior Research
According toSailendra Pattanayak and Israel Fainboim, in IMF Working Paper with title
Treasury Single Account: Concept, Design, and Implementation Issues mention about the
implementation of Treasury Single Account in some country can be seen in below table :
Table 1. Prior Research
No
1

Location
France

United Kingdom

Australia

United States

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Description
1. Coverage by National and regional/local governments and quasigovernmental bodies. Social security funds is managed by the
Treasury, but held in state owned savings
2. Fully centralized architecture with regional sub accounts of the
TSA
3. No involvement of commercial banks
1. Coverage by National Government
2. Fully Centralized Architecture
3. Theres significant involvement of commercial banks
1. Coverage by National Government
2. Mixed architecture (with elements of both centralized and
decentralized models of TSA)
3. The central bank is the manager of TSA but departmental
payments are executed through the commercial banking systems
1. Coverage by Federal Government
2. Decentralized architecture with Federal Reserve Bank as the main

No

Location

Sweden

3.
1.
2.
3.

New Zealand

1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.

Brazil

Peru

1.
2.
3.

Colombia

1.
2.
3.

10

Russian
Federation

11

Kyrgyz Republic

12

Georgia

1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.

Description
government banks for agencies who are given responsibilities for
accounting control and use of funds
Some involvement with central bank being the manager of TSA
Coverage by Central/National Government
Decentralized architecture. Central government agencies sign
agreements with banks and pay for service bank use by them
Commercial banks provide transaction bank services. Central
government agencieshave transaction accounts at one or more
commercial banks
National coverage
Fully centralized architecture
Commercial banks provide retail/transaction banking services
Coverage by national government
Fully centralized architecture
Some involvement, in particular commercial banks play a central
role in collecting and paying on behalf of the government
Coverage by national government
A mix both centralized and decentralized architectures
Full involvement with TSA being managed by the main public
commercial bank ( a spealized bank)
Coverage by national government but not include the public
establishment
Fully centralized architecture
The central bank is the manager of TSA but the revenue collection
and payment disbursements are done through a number of
commercial banks
Coverage by national government
Fully centralized architecture with regional treasury offices
No involvement of commercial banks
Coverage by national and sub national government
A mix of both centralized and decentralized architectures
Some involvements with cash dissbursement accounts opened
with agent commercial banks
Coverage by national government and social security funds
Fully centralized architecture, with a network of regional treasury
offices
Some involvements particularly for revenue collection with the
central bank managing the TSA

4.
1. Coverage by national government and social security funds
2. A mix of both centralized and decentralized architectures
3. Some involvements with commercial banks providing revenue
collection and payment services

13

Moldova

14

Tajikistan

1. Coverage by national governrnent

2. Fully centralized architecture with regional treasury offices
3. Revenue collection and payment disbursments are mainly
conducted through a state owned commercial bank

15

India

1. Coverage by federal and state governments

2. A mix of centralized and decentralized architecture with sub

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Location
3.

16

Cambodia

17

Some African
Countries

1.
2.
1.

2.

3.

4.

Description
accounts for line ministries maintain in central bank
Revenue collection and payment disbursments are mainly
conducted through commercial banks (both state-owned private)
TSA at national level being established
Decentralized structured
The coverage in principle is for the whole of national government.
In practice special accounts have been opened outside TSA.
Donor funded operation also remain outside theTSA.
Centralized in principle. However special payment procedures in
vogue in several countries have diluted the treasury control
payments.
In the case countries affiliated to a regional central bank (such as
BCEAO and BEAC) the authorities tend to rely on local
commercial banks to provide specific solutions
Adapted from French Model.

According to the Fountain, Jane E (2007: 22), the meaning bureaucratic reform is
institutional, organizational and procedural modifications and improvements in
government bureaucracies to increase responsiveness to citizens and business and to
implore efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, Fountain emphasized that using
information and communication technology (ICT) is important in order to improve public
service efficiently and effectively. Moreover, Barabashev and Straussman (2007:8)
emphasized that one of the three obstacles to public service reform in Russia is lack of
transparency in administrative system.

Theoritical Theory
Cash Management Theory
In business management principles, there are some things that can taken for the
management of state finances. Principles of cash management in the business world is:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Speed up or speed up the withdrawal of cash receipts

Implement careful planning of expenditures large
Pay timely expenditure
Make use of the money held but not used (idlecash) to get the results
Reducethe build up of stocks

In simple terms it can be said that the money (cash) in trying to retained as long
as possible in the company to be employed produce gain or income. Waster field, Ross
(McGraw-Hill, 2006) stated that in controlling cash pengeluaaran there are two
mechanisms, namely:
1. Slowing Down Payments. This mechanism requires that the corporation may slow
close or exact paymentat maturity bills. This mechanism could lead to an expensive
fee because the company losspayment discount. Besides, this way deemedless ethical
due to delay payments to partners.
2. Controlling disbursement (Zero-balance accounts and controlled disbursement
account). Control spending by using Zero-balance accounts done by creating a master
account (main account) that wilserving the sub-accounts are operationalfor the

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payment of operating the company. While the balance on the sub-account maintained
by the balance are minimal. Control of the mechanism of disbursement accounts
controlled done by sending money to a bank account to cover expenditures based on
anticipated results. Money sent by predicted results expenditure previously created.
Opinions related to cash management by, Herma R. de Zoysa (Premchand, 1990)
states that :
It is necessary to minimize the interval between the time when cash is
received and the time it is available for carrying out expenditure programs.
Collected revenues need to be processed promptly and made available for
use.
It is appropriate to minimize the period of time when cash is received by when
the money is used to expenditure. Revenue income should be process correctly and
carefully and made in such a way as to help directly used. Theories and practices of good
cash management for the corporation or in financial management of public funds or
government indicates that money management should be truly optimal. In simple terms
can be divided into three mechanisms are:
1. Accelerate the withdrawal and cash receipts (cash inflows)
2. Controlling spending so much time in the organization's cash (cash outflows)
3. Invest the money that has not been used (idle cash)
According to James CT Mao and Carl E Sarndal, cash management is concerned
with the amount of liquid resources to hold, the division of liquid resources between
cassh and marketable securities and the maturity structure of marketaable securities
portfolio.So to maximise capacity of cash management government decide to implement
The Treasury Single Account in Indonesia.

Treasury Single Account

Treasury Single Account is a unified structure of government bank accounts that gives a
consolidated view of government cash resources. Based on the principle of unity of cash
and the unity of treasury, a TSA is a bank account or a set of linked accounts through
which the governmen transacts all its receipts and payments. The principle of unity
follows from the fungibility of all cash irrespective of its end use. While it is necessary to
distinguish individual cash transactions for control and reporting purposes, this purpose is
achieved through the accounting system and not by holding/depositing cash in transaction
specific bank accounts. This enables the treasury to delink management of cash from
control at a transaction level.
A full-fledged TSA shares three essential features: First, the government banking
arrangement should be unified, to enable ministry of finance (Mof) (or treasury) oversight
of government cash flows in and out of these bank accounts. A unified structure of
government bank accounts allows complete fungibility of all cash resources, including on
a real-time basis if electronic banking is in place. The TSA structure can contain ledger
sub-accounts in a single banking institution (not necessarily a central bank), and can
accommodate external zerobalance accounts (ZBAs) in a number of commercial banks.
Second, no other government agency operates bank accounts outside the oversight of the
treasury. Options for accessing and operating the TSA are mainly dependent upon

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institutional structures and payment settlement systems (see the section on Transaction
Processing under a TSA System). Third, the consolidation of government cash resources
should be comprehensive and encompass all government cash resources, both budgetary
and extra-budgetary. This means that all public monies irrespective of whether the
corresponding cash flows are subject to budgetary control or not (e.g., in the case of
reserve funds, earmarked funds and other off-budget/extrabudgetary funds) should be
brought under the control of the TSA. The cash balance in the TSA main account is
maintained at a level sufficient to meet the daily operational requirements of the
government (sometimes together with an optional contingency, or buffer/reserve to meet
unexpected fiscal volatility).
The primary objective of a TSA is to ensure effective aggregate control over
government cash balances. The consolidation of cash resources through a TSA
arrangement facilitates government cash management by minimizing borrowing costs.1 In
the absence of a TSA, idle balances are maintained in several bank accounts. Effective
aggregate control of cash is also a key element in monetary and budget management.
There are other objectives for setting up a TSA. They include: minimizing transaction
costs during budget execution, notably by controlling the delay in the remittance of
government revenues (both tax and nontax) by collecting banks, and making rapid
payments of government expenses; facilitating reconciliation between banking and
accounting data; efficient control and monitoring of funds allocated to various
government agencies; and facilitating better coordination with the monetary policy
implementation. After a brief overview of good cash management practices, more focuses
on the interaction between cash and debt management, which takes the discussion into the
interaction of cash management with monetary policy and financial market development.
After discussing policy issues, institutional questions are considered: how should cash
and debt managers coordinate; and how should their functions be coordinated with those
of the central bank.2

The need of Governmental Intervention

When externatlities impose costs or benefits on a few people of the government usually
does not intervene. There are many situations, however in which the benefits or costs are
so diffused that cannot be captured without governmental intervention. To the extent that
peoples welfare is dependent on the maintenance of certain minimum health, housing,
educational or income standards of governmental intervention is needed in the market to
increase of these goods produce. By mobilizing resources collectively through its power
of taxation, the government ensure that any given individuals contribution will be
matched by the contribution of other individuals.
Therefore people are willing to subsidize certain activities collectively when they
would be unwilling to do sso individually.Musgrave has referred to such activities as
merit wants3 This term suggests that society views certain kinds of activitiess as being
sufficiently meritorious or desirable that all personss should have at least a certain
minimum quantity of the activities. Therefore the government should provide or subsidize
1
2

Ian Lienert, FAD Technical Manual of Modernizing Cash Management

Yibin Mu. 2006. Government Cash Management: Good Practice & Capacity Building Framework. World Bank: Financial
Sector Discussion Series.
3
R.A. Musgrave, The Theory of Public Finance (New York:McGraw-Hill,1959), pp.13-14

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the activity. As Musgrove now recognizes, these merit goods essentially reflect a type of
consumption externality4 Basically if certain kinds of activities simultaneously enter into
sufficient number of inddividuals utility functions, efficient allocation requires
government intervention.

The Importance of Public Financial Management

The flow and management of funds is the lifeblood in the system of public
administration.It like other part of public administration, the system of public financial
management rests on design and reforms adopted over many years. Administrators need
to understand how that system has been designed, what it is intended to do, what is
capable of doing. Public financial management is a dynamic, living, breathing system
with which interact every day. Such a system must be managed and regulated throughout
its length and its customers must be billed according to some politically acceptable
framework. At the Boston Tea Party in 1773, Americas pioneers began to lay down the
design of their countrys system public financial management. At the heart of the design
of the American system of public financial management are the folowing six principles
(Shafritz and Russel,2005) :
1.

Democratic consent

2.

Equity

3.

Transparency

4.

Probity

5.

Prudence

6.

Accountability

: Taxation and spending should no be donee without the

explicit consent of the governed.
: Governments should be equitable (treat people in similar
circcumstances similarly) in raising and spending taxes.
: What governments do in raising and spending funds
should be open to public knowledge and scrutiny.
: There must be scrupulous honesty in dealing with public
funds, of which legislators and administrators are the
stewards, not the owners.
: These stewards should not take undue risks with public
funds
:Those who del in public funds can and should be regularly
called to account for their stewardship through legislative
review and audit processes.

The Implementation Treasury Single Account in Indonesia

In the begining, all of this money stored by governmentinthe Bank Indonesia and
Commercial Bank. For the purposes of daily operations and oil and gas revenues are
using State General Treasury Account (Rekening BUN(Bendaharawan Umum Negara))
number 502.000000. But because disperse in many account in many Commercial banks
so it is quite difficult to monitor. While money stored in the Commercial Bank, among
others, KPPN (Kantor Pelayanan Perbendaharaan Negara = State Treasury Service
Office) is established to provide funding forgovernment institution to spending money in
locations throughout Indonesia as a place to pay state expenditures.
So far, the problem in the management of state finances is money spread in many
account where the process of money collected consist of money idle (idle cash) as well as
the time interval (gap) to state revenue into the treasury account. The other problem is
4

Musgrave, Social Good, in Margolis and Guitton, Public Economics pp.124-44

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difficult for the Minister of Finance in controlling the presence of state money because
had difficulty in managing it. In a healthy business practice, money that has been
mastered before reuse can be employed by, or cultured (get interests) for get better
results. On the other hand, in role of controlled the money that allows the Minister
Finance to perform in an optimal debt management so that it can reduce borrowing costs
(cost of capital) as it reduces the financial burden the state.
The results of examination of the Central Government Financial Statements
(Laporan Keuangan Pemerrintah Pusat=LKPP) for 2006 budget year by the State Agency
Auditor (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan=BPK) indicates that there are thousands of
accounts in condition of "wild" in the sense accounts that hold money either government
spending or revenue who are in ministry or agency but not reported so it is not included in
government financial reports. Financial Inspection Agency on their audit results of the
central government's financial report in 2006 budget year found 2141 current account
owned by the government are not reported. Value of the accounts were reached Rp 2.56
trillion. In addition there are 260 government account of the general field with a value of
Rp 144 billion (source : Tempo Interactive, 2007). BPK chairman Anwar Nasution
further stressed that the government should prioritize the control of wild account that
no man's land. He said that thousands of accounts are not included in state finances
because the government has not implemented the system single treasury or treasury single
account (source : Tempo Interaktif, 2007).
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered the enforcement of accounts
owned by the Department and state officials are not recorded in Budget Revenue and
Expenditure. Minister of Finance as Treasurer State has done well in the Ministry of
policing Finance or the Ministry/other institutions. Action has been made Minister of
Finance is issuing a policy to curb accounts owned by the state ministries, institutions,
offices, and work unit. Policy through, First PMK Number 57/PMK.05/2007 on
Management Ministry of State Property Account, Institutions, Offices, and Work Unit.
second, the PMK Number 58/PMK.05/2007 on Government Account Control on Ministry
of State and the Agency. Third, PMK Number 67/PMK.05/2007 about Imposition of
Sanctions in the Framework of the Account Management and Control Government in the
Ministry of State, Institution, Work, and Work Unit (source : Kompas, 2007).
Tangiblestep by Minister of Finance has managed to curb the illegal accounts and
incorporate into the State General Treasurer accounts so it can be sources for the state
budget. Below table shows the results ofthe ministry's account policing agencies reported
on central government financial statement in 2006 budget year.
Table 2. Result of control to the Ministrys account
No
Description
Total of Account
Total of Money (Rp)
1 BPK finding
1,303
8,537,735,905,807.00
2 Finance Ministry Policing
2,169
9,122,690,550,990.00
Team
Grand Total
3,472
17,660,426,456,797.00
3 Closed and stored to State
20
5,055,462,940,252.18
Account
The success rate
0.58 %
28.63%
Source : Adaptation from the 2006 Central Government Financial Statements

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The success rate reached only 28.63% of the total value of the rupiah, accounts
that have not entered into the state budget, but the progress is quite encouraging because
it was moving towards a better cash management.
Many problems outside of the bank account used to cover Exchange the country
there are still significant problems associated with Exchange Management country. So far
in realizing the melting Estimates Expenses and National Income (state budget) through
the mechanism of loading on the General Treasurer's account (BUN) is then transferred to
the Bank Operations (General Banks) in accordance with the Service of fice setting
National Treasury (KPPN) through out Indonesia. Accommodated through the Bank's
Government Operations while for Acceptance The government accommodated in the
perception bank.
With this mechanism raised the question of the existence of state money settle to
the Bank and the Bank's Operational Perception. On the expenditure side, when money is
transferred out of the account until the BUN Account in Commercial Bank set by KPPN,
the money can be used to payment of state expenditures in the working area KPPN is
concerned, but if not spent it will settle out in the Commercial Bank, known with bank
operations.
Application of a single account or a Treasury Single Account (TSA) that
proclaimed in the year 2007 is a new and very important in control of state finances. This
paper has the objective to improve reader's understanding of the implementation of
Treasury Single Account(TSA), which is a state of financial management model adopted
internationally by various countries. The applicationis essentially a single account form of
cash management control with this paper the author tries shows the control node that
direct government cash management to good governance and clean government.
Implementation of treasury cash management is by using the method of the
Treasury Single Account (TSA.) The goal of TSA implementation in order to give more
advantage for the Government because there is no longer the deposition of unused cash
balances in commercial banks but all balances are consolidated on account of the General
Treasurer of State/State Treasury managed by Bank Indonesia.
Also through the implementation of the TSA, government investments expected
to be optimized, other issues concerning the administration of cash management expected
to be addressed more effectively.

Conclusion
Many developing and low-income countries have divided government banking
arrangements that limit effective cash management and control over cash balances. It
common to find multiple bank accounts in commercial banks belonging to different
ministries/agencies, with idle cash sitting there. The government of Indonesia already
recognize this problem and realized to repair the system of cash management by adopted
and implement Treasury Single Account.
The objective of a TSA is to control over government cash balances and to
optimize the government cash management, avoids borrowing and paying additional
interest charges to finance the expenditures Effective control of cash is also a key element

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in monetary and budget management. Treasury Single Account has at least two central
attributes: unified arrangement, and comprehensive, encompassing all government cash,
both budgetary and extra-budgetary. The Treasury Single Account model to be
implemented in each country depends on the stage of development of the quality of its
public institutions and financial management systems,technological and communications
developmentand the banking system.
In developed country, the decision on budget authority should be delegated to
ministries and spending units is independent of the TSA structure. In many developed
countries, spending agencies have considerable autonomy in implementing the budget
especiaally for countries with characteristic with highly decentralized budget and
accounting systems,. With the all-end-of-the-day, TSA accomodate the transparency of
the governments banking arrangements are electronically went into the TSA.
Cash management can be confusing related with issues of the distribution and
responsibilities for accounting control and administration of the commitment system. A
TSA can work with centralized, decentralized or deconcentrated accounting control
systems and transaction processing. Many factor influences the feasibility of the
implementation such as technological development in the banking sector and the
government especially the communications network.
The implementation of a TSA is a key element to making public financial
management system more effective and efficient and also can become essential tool for
minimizing government lending costs.

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2012
Fountain, Jane E.,2007 Challenges to Organisational Change: Multi-Level Integrated
Information Structures in Viktor Mayer- Schnberger and David Lazer (eds)
Governance and Information Technology: From Electronic Government to
Information Government. Boston, MA: MIT Press, 63-100.
Mao, James CT and Sarndal, Carl E,2006. Cash Management : Theory and Practice on
Journal Business and Accounting, Volume 5 Issue 3 pages 329-338
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Nugroho,Priyono Dwi. Pengendalian Uang Negara melalui Penerapan Treasury Single

Account. Can be downloaded in : http://lms.bpkp.go.id/file.php/1 /publikasi/
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Finance:McGraw Hill College
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Education
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Financial Policies, International Monetary Fund
Zoysa, Hema R. De, 1990. Cash Mangement, India

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Implementation of the Establishment Policy of Pasuruan

Embroidery Center to Increase the Societys Economic
Growth

Akhmad Amirudin
Students of Master Linkage Program in Public Administrative Science,
Brawijaya University [email protected]

Abstract: The Asian free trade, known as Asean Free Trade Area (AFTA) and North Asian Free
Trade Area (NAFTA) in 2003 requires an increase of business sector ability on various scales and
measures the readiness and strength in the business sector, including the embroidery center in
Pasuruan. The government of Pasuruan concerns about the economic growth of the society. t is
realized by the establishment of embroidery center in one of subdistricts in Pasuruan which is
known as Bangkodir (Bangil Kota Bordir). Bangkodir is built to introduce the embroidery
products and to establish the embroidery image for Bangil Pasuruan.
The results of this study showed that the implementation of embroidery center in Pasuruan
is not entirely implemented well. It can be seen from the establishment of embroidery center in
Pogar village which is still a vacant lot, but the implementation of the establishment policy of
Pasuruan Embroidery Center influences the development of product diversification, employment
opportunities, the raising of embroidery craftsmens income. Therefore, the policy finally can
increase not only the economic of the society but also Pasuruan regency.
The establishment policy of Pasuruan Embroidery Center provides facilities such as: giving
Bangkodir icon (Bangil Kota Bordir) for Bangil, ease Licensing, Training and the capitalization,
and engaging various embroidery exhibitions at the national and international levels. Because of
the Pasuruan Embroidery Center has not been built so the contribution comes from those three
main activities.
The conclusion of this research is that the establishment policy of embroidery center in
Pasuruan is a way which has been achieved by the district government to improve the regional
economic. Embroidery is a handicraft that has long been owned by the society of Pasuruan. The
government wants to develop the already existing embryo into an economic power that can give a
significant contribution in the regional income.

Keywords: Public Policy, Implementation, Embroidery Center.

Introduction
Successfullness creates macro economic stabilization (exchange rate and inflation),
percapita income Indonesia if measured in currency USD, level 1,8 times at the end of
2008 compared to final 2004 and exceed USD 2.000 per capita at the end of 2008. Macro
Economic stabilization that expand so good basically will not get out of role micro and
small business. Existence micro and small business is of vital importance means in
economics of a country, not rarely micro and small business becomes engine of growth

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for a country. Some important reasons that give micro indication and small business
important position in national economics shall be as follows :
1. When economic growth reach 4.8% in 2000 where big effort has not yet awakened,
much experts predict because contribution micro and small business.
2. Result Survey in 1998 when early crisis to 225.000 micro and small business diseluruh
Indonesia indicate that only 4% that desist its business, 64% not experience of change
the revenue, 31% percent downhill its revenue, and even one percent exactly expands.
3. ADB Assistant in 2001 also conduct survey to 500 micro and small business in Medan
and Semarang and the result in 78% micro and small business is not hit impact from
existence of monetary crisis (Arijanto, 2004).
Micro and small business have an effect on in creating employment, poverty
alliviation, even improve that national earnings then support to growth micro and small
business connotes overcome poorness and create employment. In consequence,
sustainability of micro and small business must continues defended because have which
are positive role for national and also local economics.
Significant role of micro and small business in economic challenge is
uncompatible with growth that experienced by micro and small business because micro
and small business because given on to various of problems. According to Badan Pusat
Statistik in Sulaeman (2004:115) micro and small business in Indonesia in general have
problems as follows :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Less of financial support.

Difficulty in marketing.
Tight effort Competition.
Raw material Difficulty.
Less technical production and membership.
Managerial Skill less.
Less financial management knowledge.
Effort Climate that less kondusif.

Government of Pasuruan Regency haves big concerns to nationality economic

growth, that is a partisipative economy system that give access as big as-level of in fair
and flatten for all walks of life in course of production, distribution and consumption,
improve capacities and society utilization with concerned about natural resources
function and environment as the supporter in realizing prosperity that with justice for all
peoples Indonesia on an ongoing basis (Zain in Machfudz, 2005:1). However, Pasuruan is
one of the 10 Regency or Municipality in East Java by highest unemployment level.
Unemployment in East Java is disseminated in various of cities and regencies, 10
cities or regencies by high unemployment level is: Surabaya City with amount 167.977
souls, Sidoarjo Regency with amount 110.158 souls, Malang Regency with amount
82.012 souls, Kediri Regency with amount 58.141 souls, Jember Regency with amount
55.510 souls, Pasuruan Regency with amount 53.921 persons, Banyuwangi Regency with
amount 48.392 persons, Malang City with amount 45.353 persons, Gresik Regency with
amount 44.405 persons, and Lamongan Regency with amount 41.475 persons (BPS East
Java, 2008)

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Pasuruan Government Regency starts Bangkodir policy in 2005 that bent on to

maximize potency Bangil sub district as an embroidery city, central of embroidery sector
in Pasuruan Regency that disseminated in some regions sub district such as Bangil, Beji,
Pandaan, Gondangwetan, Lumbang, and Kejayan that focused in Bangil sub district.
Embroidery craftsman is multifarious production cloth of man moslem, its woman and
supply. In other hand, the multifarious goods that produced like hijab, cowl, mukena,
kopyah haji, bed covers, table cloth, tissue place, purse, woman shoe, glass cover, hood of
food (tudung saji), etc. Production Result reaches 829.800 units/year. Marketing Scale
covers Bangil, Sidoarjo, Solo, Jakarta till exporting to the Netherlands, Singapore,
Malaysia and Brunei. Existing business unit Amount reaches 1.318 business units with
job creation of 1.890 people (Government Pasuruan Regency, 2010).
The development of policy of border center is policy of area development
strategy, according to Radhi (2008:194) strategy of area development that specified must
be instructed as the activator of region economics (prime mover), that have criterion as
the fast grower area compared to other area, until all elements that exist in area referred
must harmony to reach desired growth and all government policies must reach at bottom
layer society. Development Policy sentra bordir shouldn't only covers entrepreneur
however must reach at most lowermost society namely society that become pengerajin
and worker in sentra bordir. In consequence,, will be very attractive to conduct research
about Implementation of the Establishment Policy of Pasuruan Embroidery Center to
Increase the Societys Economic Growth.

Discussion
Metter and Horn in Wahab (2008:65) defines the implementation of the policy as "Those
actions by public or private individuals (or groups) that are directed at the achievement of
objectives set forth in prior policy decisions". Definition gives the meaning that the
implementation of the policy are all actions taken by governments, individuals or
governments or private groups that lead to the goals outlined in the set.
Mazmanian and Sabatier in Wahab (2008:65) explains more about the concept of
policy implementation as follows :
Understanding what happens after the actual program is declared valid or
formulated is the focus of attention of policy implementation, namely the
events or events arising after the adoption of state policy guidelines, which
include both efforts to administrate or to bring an / a real impact on society
or events.
Based on this opinion, it is known that the implementation of the policy is not
just limited to the actions or behavior of an alternative agency or unit of bureaucracy that
is responsible for implementing the program and lead to compliance of the target group,
but more than that also goes with the political power of social networks affect the
behavior of economic all parties involved and in the end there is the impact expected or
unexpected.
Based on a variety of opinion can be concluded that the implementation of the
policy is achieving the goals set by the government or the private sector so that it has
achieved results and need to be understood that the policy implementation process can be

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influenced by external factors such as political power, the compliance of the target group,
the economic conditions and social. Several factors determine the successful
implementation of public policies according to Soenarko (2005:187) is determined by
three main activities, namely:
1. Interpretation
Interpretation in the implementation of the policy is trying to understand what is
meant by policy makers and find out exactly what and how the final destination (goal)
is to be realized.
2. Organization
Organization here is intended as a formation agencies or units along with the methods
necessary to conduct a series of activities to achieve the policy objectives.
3. Application
Application The last step is the implementation of all policies by performing the
activities for the realization of policy objectives. Separately those activities necessary
to achieve attention to the conditions and circumstances of a society that is the policy
in time, so it can happen modification or change of policy forms a predetermined time
according to predictions.
Policy Implementation Model of Merile S. Grindle that top-down are said by
Merilee S. Grindle (1980). This Approach is also recognized with Implementation of a
Political and Administrative Process. According to Grindle there is two variables that
influence implementation of public policy. Implementation of Successfulness a public
policy can measure and process end result attainment (outcomes), that is reached target
that wish reached for. This condition is said by Grindle, where measurement of policy
implementation successfulness is referred can be seen from two matters, that is:
1. Seen from its process, by question whether policy execution matching with the one
which determined (design) by refer at its policy action.
2. Do/does policy target is reached. This Dimension is measured by see two factors, that
is:
a) Impact or its effect at society in individual and group.
b) Rate of change that happened and acceptance of target group and change that
happened.
Successfulness of an implementation of public policy, according to Grindle very
determined by level implementabilty policy it self, that consisted of Content of Policy and
Context of Policy.
1. Content of Policy according to Grindle is:
a) Interest Affected (importance influences)
Interest affected relates to several of importance that influences a policy
implementation. This Indicator that a policy in its execution sure entangle much
importance is referred [as] that bring have an effect on to its implementation this
matter wants to known furthermore.

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b) Type of Benefits (benefit type)

At this point content of policy copes to show or explain that in a policy is must be
existed some benefit types that show positive impact that produced by policy that
will be executed.
c) Extent of Change Envision (change degree that wish reached by)
Every policy has goals that will and wish reached by. Content of policy that wish
explained at poin this is the that how big change that will or wished reached by
pass by a policy implementation must have clear scale.
d) Site of Decision Making (decision making position)
Decision making in a policy plays important role in execution [of] a policy, then at
this part must explained where decision making position and a policy that will be
implemented.
e) Program Implementer (program executor)
In running a policy or program are must supported with existence of competence
policy executor and capability to successfulness of a policy. And this should have
share properly at this part.
f) Resources Committed (resources that used [by])
Execution of policy also must support by supportive resources in order to its
execution walks properly.
2. Context of Policy according to Grindle is:
a) Power, Interest, and Strategy of Actor Involved (power, importance, and strategy
and actor involved)
In a policy must reckoned also potency, importance, and strategy that used by
involved actors to make easier the way execution [of] a policy implementation. If
this condition is not reckoned ripe very big program possibility that
implementation will fail.
b) Institution and Regime Characteristic.
Environment where policy is referred [as] executed also have an effect on to
success, then at this part wish explained characteristic and an institute that will also
influence a policy.
c) Compliance and Responsiveness (compliance level and existence of response from
executor)
Something else that felt important in course of execution of policy is compliance
and response from executors. Then that will be explained at point this is the compliance
and response from executor in a policy.
After activity of policy execution that influenced by content and environment or
context are applied, then will be able to known whether executors policy in making a
policy in accordance with what expected, also can be known at what/wheter a policy is
influenced by an environment, until the happening of rate of change that happened.
Whereas approach bottom up, approach of policy implementation are formulated
are not by institute. Approach bottom up and decisions that specified in level citizen or
society that feel by it self problem and problems that they experience of. Thus principally

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approach bottom up is model of policy implementation where policy formulation resides

in citizen level. until rnereka can more comprehend and can analyze policies what fits in
with resources that is available at district, system existing socio-culture in order to policy
is referred not unproductive and can support policy successfulness it self.
Bangkodir policy is policy made by government to develop Bordir center in
Pasuruan Regency. The policy can be identified as Top Down Model Policy where policy
is designed by government itself. Model Implements from the policy of Bordir Centre is
Model of Merile S. Grindle (Implementation of Political and Administrative Process)
because this model that can depict substance from the policy of bordir centre in Pasuruan
Regency.
According to Arsyad (2004:375) that the development of Micro, Small and
Medium Enterprises can increase employment opportunities and increase the added value
by exploiting the domestic market and overseas markets. Development of Micro, Small
and Medium Enterprises will also enhance the ability of the local economy due to Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises have a direct impact di atas income levels. Therefore, the
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises should be developed to its full potential. The
development strategy of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are ace follows:
1. Flexibility, which means that Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has the capacity
and production quantities are small, causing the small capacity of Micro Small and
Medium-easy to do in anticipation of market changes.
2. Innovation, Small and Medium Enterprises have the opportunity yagn more likely to
invade bigger than businesses are more likely to growth and develop existing
products. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises can make innovations in technology,
products and markets.
3. Proximity to the customer, the owner of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are
very familiar with the nature and character so that customers can make improvements
in terms of service and product quality (Suseno, 2005:240-241).
Meanwhile, according to Syaifudin (1995:66-69) strategy development, Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises, namely:
1. The financial capacity building strategy.
Financial ability becomes important part in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
so that government can make the development of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises by providing loans and grants.
2. Market Development Strategy
The free market provides vast opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises to
develop the market, and the government can pursue policies to assist in the licensing
sector and also the promotion and transportation.
3. Human resource development strategy
Human resource that is owned by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises so low that
require improvement and development of human resources. This can be done by
organizing training and training to enhance the capabilities of human resources,
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

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4. Strategy and licensing arrangements.

Strategy and licensing arrangements made by means of monitoring the development of
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and provides an easy way for business
development permits.
Economic development area would not be separated from economic activity in
the area, the region's economic activity is essentially not much different from the national
economic activity but the point of difference is the wide scope and coverage of the
economic activity. Understand the definition of the region's economic development
should be outlined that make up the word regional economic development. Therefore,
before the elaboration of the economic development of the area outlined in advance the
understanding of the region itself. Terminology is very flexible for the translated region,
could have a narrow meaning that only about a neighbor or a broader meaning relating to
international relations.
According to Nugroho in the region according to Ministry of internal Affairs
(2007:8) that the region is a geographic area that has certain traits and is the location and
interaction media. The use of the word is also commonly replaced with the word or
regional area but they do not affect the substance of economic development lie within.
Nugroho in the region according to Ministry of internal Affairs (2007:9) that there are
three types of territories:
1. Functional areas. Functional region is a region consisting of various components that
interact and complement each other. Each component has its own role contributes to
regional development.
2. Homogeneous region. Homogeneous region is a region is grouped by similarities in
certain aspects. The resemblance is intended include natural resources, social, and
economic.
3. Administrative area. Administrative area is a region that has always been associated
with the government in the management of government organization.
Furthermore, economic development is defined as the process of creating wealth
through the mobilization of capital, human resources, physical resources and natural
resources to produce goods and services demanded market (Ministry of Home Affairs,
2007:9). Various definitions facilitate the definition of the region's economic
development.
Increase in the regional economy is a key indicator in the pursuit of improving
the welfare of society. The increased stability of the region's economy will drive the
regional economy. The instability of the region's economy will lead to high economic
costs that will ultimately give effect to the high unemployment and purchasing power of
people. It is becoming the biggest challenge Pasuruan Government, and it is to create the
ability to increase economic growth, followed by the distribution of income in the
community.
Development policy centers Pasuruan embroidery is one way that achieved by the
district to improve local economic Pasuruan. Craft is the craft of embroidery has long
been held by the public Pasuruan, saw the potential of the then government wanted to
develop an existing embryo into an economic power that can make a significant

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contribution in the regional economy. Based on this study the researchers conclusions are
as follows:
Public policy is a government action in dealing with problems faced by society
and government itself then public policy will have more power if the shelter is supported
by regulations that have the force of public policy for implementing the policy because of
compliance in implementing public policy is an important factor in achieving public
policy objectives and the Development Policy Center Embroidered Pasuruan not have
special rules that shelter. Implementation of development policies Pasuruan embroidery
centers launched on September 11, 2005. Embroidery center of development policies
followed by some of the following activities: Creating the image to introduce Bangil
embroidery. Embroidery Set up centers in the District Bangil a strategic location, through
relevant regional work units to facilitate the various exhibition stand rental and
development of resources owned by the central embroidery, the District government to
facilitate the ease of licensing centers of embroidery. Implementation of development
policies embroidery centers submitted to regional work units to facilitate the
implementation of policy and development center for embroidery Local Government to
communicate to the Government District level and the communication is also made to the
Association of craftsmen Embroidery (Aspendir) because the communication is becoming
a determining factor in policy implementation.
Center for development policy achievements Pasuruan embroidery can be said is
appropriate, the main purpose of embroidery in the center of development policy is
Pasuruan economic improvement, and if it refers to the Gross Regional Domestic Product
(GDP) since 2005 Gross Regional Domestic Product increased and the development of
industrial sector increased so Pasuruan district development direction will be directed to
the industrial sector. The whole performance Development Policy Pasuruan Embroidery
has a positive effect on the development of centers of embroidery. The effects include: (1)
Diversification: Embroidered that originated from hand made has developed into a
computer using machine embroidery and embroidery quality Bangil into crafts with
middle and upper and consumer media also commonly used as decorative embroidery
clothes or shoes has developed into embroidery . (2) The absorption of labor: The
development of centers of embroidery that has reached Malaysia and also the various
regions in Indonesia made embroidery Bangil productivity centers should be improved,
the need for labor is a must and if Bangil worker in the District is insufficient it will be
imported labor from the region around District Bangil like Beji District. (3) Increased
income entrepreneurs and craftsmen embroidery: embroidery entrepreneurs and
craftsmen felt the increase, since the implementation of development policies embroidery
centers and extensive marketing earnings increased significantly and have an impact on
increasing the wages of workers in the centers of embroidery. Payroll system is based on
the amount of embroidery which was completed in early 2000 1 times salary in 7000
dollars over the motive is and has since 2005 increased to 15,000 rupiah. (4) Increasing
the economic area: Improvement in the center of this embroidered effect on the reduction
of poverty and unemployment by the addition of labor or employment expansion
(opening a business center adjacent to the supply of embroidery such as embroidery
materials).

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The Failure of Policy Implementation in Indonesia and the

Breakthrough*

Andy Al Fatih
Lecturer at the Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and
Political Sciences and the Study Program of Magister Administrasi Publik
(MAP) Post Graduate Program of Sriwijaya University, Palembang City,
Indonesia.

Abstract: Universally, it has been common that policy implementation is considered as the most
difficult part of policy process. In developed countries, this kind of problem has been well
managed to reduce by creating good working condition, effective control system, reasonable
remuneration, trainings, and other humanity approaches. Hence, these efforts raise the
commitment for successful policy implementation. Nevertheless, this difficulty is felt worse in
Indonesia and has not been solvable for several reasons.
Basically, the paper is about the philosophy, the practice, and the quality resources of
policy implementation in Indonesia. The writing is based on research, observation on happenings
which occur in daily life, and documentary studies.
In terms of the philosophy, in implementing a policy, the implementers tend to determine to
firstly get personal gain, instead of the implementation success. This ethos happens again and
again from time to time that it has become common. This kind of view encourages the
implementers to steal the available reasouces for the implementation and have low working spirit
and performance. If things can be slow down, why it should be let run smoothly. In this situation,
the naughty implementers has chances to get some personal benefits.
The failure of policy implementation also occurs due to its bad practice. The vision of
policy implementers is different from the policy makers. The difference happens because both sides
have uneffective communication. The policy makers do not explain the implementers the basic
purpose of the policy making. It makes the implementers do not understand well the point of the
policy. They, therefore, implement the policy in their own perception which, actually, contradicts
to the objective. Unsuccessful policy implementation can also occur if the implementers disagree
with the policy. Therefore, they carry out the policy as they like, rather than following standard
operating procedures.
Another crirical factor to policy implementation in Indonesia is the resources quality. It is
related, not only, to human resources but also facilities needed. Weakenesses, like, lack of staff,
incompetency, short of financial support, rush, and so on.
The causes of policy implementation failure in Indonesia will be described, explained, and
discussed in more detail in the full paper.

Keywords: policy Implementation, failure of policy

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Introduction
As far as public resources are concerned, public policy has become the infrastructure to
make use of the resources. Without the policy, the utilization of public resources is
considered unlawful. In his book entitling Implementasi Kebijakan dan Pemberdayaan
Masyarakat, Al Fatih (2010:2) claims public policy is purposed to protect public interest,
solve public problem, give empowerment , as well as to bring social prosperity into
reality. It is, therefore, the main stake holder of a policy, primarily, is public, the people.
There are some major phases that must be passed through for a policy to be in
practice. They are, according to Levine, Peters, and Thompson (1990:85) agenda setting,
policy formulation, legitimation, resource attachment, implementation, evaluation, and
response. Among those phases, the one which is more crucial is the phase of
implementation. Edwards III (1980:1) suggests a brilliant policy poorly implemented
may fail to achieve the goals of its designers Udoji, in Wahab (1997:59), even, states
that the execution of policies is as important. If not more important than policy making.
Policies will reamin dreams or blue prints file jackets, unless they are implemented. Last
but not least, Louis W. Koenig, in Edwards III (1980), describes the importance of policy
implementation by saying the great achilles heel of policy process is implementation.
Despite policy implementation is extremely essential, yet it is often somewhat
disparaged. Regarding this, it is compulsory to pay much attention on it. Unluckily,
paying much attention to policy implementation is precisely a huge challenge.

Determinants to Policy Implementation

The success of policy implementation, as stated in the work of Ripley and Franklin
(1986:232-3), should be measured by the degree of compliance, smoothly functioning
routines and the absence of problems, as well as the desired performance and impacts. In
his based-evidence research on public houses RSS type 21, Al Fatih (1993) found that the
owners of the houses, mainly, were the purchasers who were not the target groups and,
moreover, had already had a house. It resulted in the failure to reduce the number of no
house poor people. The ineffectiveness of the policy implementation is caused by
misperception on the policy goal between the policy maker and the policy implementor
who marketed the houses. According to George C. Edwards III (1980), there are four
critical factors to policy implementation. Namely: communication, resources, disposition,
and bureaucratic structure. Communication encompasses transmission, clarity, and
consistency. Resources consist of human resource, information, authority, and facilities.
Disposition is related to the character of the policy implementor. Therefore, there needs
strong motivation for the success. While, bureaucratic structure refers to standard
operating procedures and fragmentation. Smith (2011), argues that policy implementation
has four dimensions. They are: idealized policy, the target group, the implementing
organization, and environmental factors. Idealized policy talks about the form, the nature,
the commitment, and the impression to the policy. The target group includes the response
towards the previous as well as the present policy. The implementing organization
discusses about the understanding, the firmness, and consistency on the policy.
Environmental factors are regarding social, cultural, political, economic, and life style
factors. A research on Partnership Program Implementation, by Al Fatih (2009), shows

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that commitment of the implementors to the agreed policy can be another influencing
factor to successful implementation.
William Pierce, in Caiden (1991:116) has listed some comprehensive types of
bureaucratic failure besides malperformance which have become the root of policy
implementation failure. See table 1.
Table 1.Comprehensive Types of Bureaucratic Failure besides Malperformance
No
Types of Bureaucratic
The Forms
Failure
1. Corruption
Theft of materials, misuse of time on the job,
bribery, misuse of office, conflicts of interest
2. Misallocation of re- sources
3. Technical Inefficiency
Waste, diseconomies, poor management,
inappropriate investment, lack of innovation
4. Ineffectiveness
Useless activities, quiet ineffectuality, bad
advice, gregious errors
5. Subservience to Client
6. Lack of Coordination
7. Conflicting Objectives
8. Spoils System
9. Displacement of Mandated Objectives
10. Favoritism
11. Foot-dragging
12. Arbitrariness
13. Inflexibility
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The Failure of Policy Implementation in Indonesia

Some proofs have demonstrated that, so far, in Indonesia, most policies have failed in,
effectively, achieving its goals . Some faults, such as malperformance, bureaucratic
failure, and ignorance, have been commonly found in implementing policies. The
implementors have always got some reasons to avoid accountability. The scapegoats of
the wrong doings ranges from inefficiency, mismanagement, power abuse to corruption.
In Indonesia, those kinds of malperformance and bureaucratic failure have been
common to occur. They happen in almost all levels of government; Regency.
Municipality, Province, as well as National, and cover all state bodies; Executive,
Legislative, and Yudicative as well. These policy implementation failures result in
various mistakes, stagnancies, indolences, and losses for all stake holders. Table 2 below
contains some examples of policy implementation failure forms.
Table 2. Some Examples of Policy Implementation Failure Forms in Indonesia
No
1.

2.

Policy Implementation
Failure Forms
Displacement of Mandated
Objectives
Bribery

Some Proofs
Non active Governor of East Kalimantan is
judged to 1.5 years in prison because of abuse
One of the Yudicial Commission member is
convicted of bribery land acquisition projects

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Policy Implementation
Failure Forms
Technical Inefficiency

Some Proofs
The implemention of Government Regulation
37/06 about Communication Incentive for
Local Legislative Members, triggering the
dillema because of Local Governments
incapablility. Finally, the Regulation revised
The ex-head of BULOG was prisoned for cattle
import cases. The state finace was lossed about
11 billion rupiahs.
The increasing of toll tarif without any
coordinations. Furtermore, the toll users made
the class action.
The ex-Religion Minister was prisoned
because of General Allocation Fund (Dana
Alokasi Umum)
The ex-Marine and Fishery Minister, RD,
prisoned for seven years because he was
proved to corrupt the non budgetary fund in
Marine and Fishery Department. He appealed
but it was refused by High Court in November
7,2007. The Supreme Court refused the
appealed in May 8,2007. The Supreme Court
granted reconsideration of the Minister
(Tempo, Desember 6, 2009, p.22)
Bureaucratic Politization. The bureaucracy and
bureaucrat was used to fullfill the political
interest. The head often forced the officers for
the political interest
The Supreme Court redused the ex- Governor
of Indonesia Bank, BA, for 5,5 years plus fine
200 million rupiahs. He was involved in
corruption.

4.

Displacement of Mandated
Objectives

5.

Gregious errors

6.

Displacement of Mandated
Objectives (9)

7.

Power abuse

8.

Unfair policy

9.

Corruption (1)

10.

Conflicts of interest(by one

of General Attorneys)

The Indonesia Bank Liquidity

Support(Bantuan Likuiditas Bank Indonesia
(BLBI))for Indonesian National Comercial
Bank. The owner escaped the law because the
prosecutor earned money for 66 hundred
dollars, total amount US$ 660 thousand
(approximately 6,6 billion). (Tempo, January
17, 2010, p. 86)

11.

Misuse of office (Penyalahgunaan fasilitas Negara)

12.

Theft

The new officefor Ayin in third floor of

prison building. There is a double spring
bed,sofa anf two tables, flat TV, etc. (Tempo,
Januari17, 2010, p.84).
The Mayor of Manado, JRR, was prisoned by
the Corroption Court. He had used the local
budget to earn himself (Tempo, Agustus 23,
2009, p. 14).

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14.

Policy Implementation
Failure Forms
Mark up

Some Proofs
The ex-Governor of Nangroe Aceh
Darussalam, AP, prisoner for halicopter
supplying corruption in Aceh about 12,5
billion rupiahs. In April 2005, the Corruption
Court. (Tempo, November 29, 2009, p.20).

Anti Corruption Comission punished the

central legislative members, ST and YEF were
prisoned for four years and also arrested HI,
FAL and Ach for case of changing forest land
into Air Telang Beach FAL, dan Ach part of
Tanjung Api-Api Sumsel. They were assumed
to give the trvelers check(Tempo, February
28, 2010, p. 20).
15. Oppression Selingkuh
Radiogram (Department of Interior) number
pengusaha-Penguasa .
027/1496/OTDA/2002.Content: Head of local
Harian Kompas, 13 Februari government in Indonesia to provide the fire
2010, hal.4.
brigade equipments. This policy disadvantaged
the state. The enterpreneur, prisoned for fifteen
years, fine for 500 million rupiahs, and other
fine for 82,6 billion. The other people such as:
Ex-mayor of Makassar, BAM, ex-Governor of
Riau, SDj, ex-Mayor of Medan, Ab Ana his
vice, RL,ex-Governor of West Java, DS,had
been prisoned to.(Harian Kompas, February
13, 2010, p.4)
Sources: Sumeks (Sumatera Ekspres), 23/3/07, Kompas, 10/10/07, Kompas, 17/1/07 dan
Sumeks, 7/2/07, Sumeks, 23/3/07, Kompas, 4/9/07, Sumeks, 23/3/07.
Failure to carry out
legislative intent

The above failures are rooted from diverse causes, such as unrealistic policy,
ambiguous goals, unappropriate punishment, incompetence, incompatible job,
interorganization conflict, mismanagement, over loading work, and inefficient spending.
F.H. Hayward, in Caiden (1991:118), claims public maladministration which is
a kind of policy implementation failure will certainly happens if in its relation to
doing jobs public servants like to do things as follows : perversity, treason, self-seeking,
cultivation of complexity and jargon, fear of definiteness, hatred of supervision, self
praise, secrecy, uncreativeness, abuse of power, and malignity.
Most policy implementors, in Indonesia, like to do those kinds of things above. It
is usually for the sake of their own gain. Table 3 below shows public financial loss due to
policy implementation failure.
Table 3. Public Financial Loss due to Policy Implementation Failure in Fire Truck
Supply Case
No
1.
2.
3.
4.

Regions
(Provinces or Districts)
Riau
Makassar
Medan
Kalimantan Timur

Public Spending
13,6 Billions
8,8 Billions
10, Billions
42 Billions

Personal Gain Root From

Public Spending Mark Up.
4 Billions
3 Billions
2,4 Billions
14 Billions

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No

Regions
Personal Gain Root From
Public Spending
(Provinces or Districts)
Public Spending Mark Up.
5.
Jawa Barat
67,6 Billions
23 Billions
6.
Bengkulu
4,5 Billions
2,3 Billions
7.
Lampung Tengah
894 Millions
485 Millions
8.
Bali
2,6 Billions
1,4 Billions
9.
Jawa Tengah
2 Billions
813 Millions
10. Kota Jambi
2,1 Billions
1,2 Billions
11. Kab.Batang Hari
1 Billions
651 Millions.
12. Kab.Tanjung Jabung Timur
1 Billions
651 Millions
13. Sumatera Utara
34 Billions
13 Billions
14. Kab.Tanggamus
894 Millions
473 Millions
15. Kab. Tebo
1,7 Billions
945 Millions
16. Otorita Batam
8 Billions
2 Billions
17. Kota Kendari
664 Millions
248 Millions
18. Sulawesi Utara
3,2 Billions
1,7 Billions
19. Kab.Minahasa
3,3 Billions
1,3 Billions
20. Kab. Bolaang Mongondow
784 Millions
368 Millions
21. Kab. Talaud
2,6 Billions
1,3 Billions
22. Maluku Utara
12 Billions
5,7 Billions
th
Source: Kompas Daily News, February 13 , Page.4, 2010.
The above data show only some examples of public financial loss which is called
forth policy implementation failure. As the result of unsuccessful policy implementation,
Indonesia has been called the most corrupt country in Asia. In Kompas Daily News,
March 11, 2002, it was stated based on a survey by Political and Economic Risk
Consultancy (PERC), that Indonesia was scored 9,92. This was the highest score
indicating the most corrupt country. India was in the second position with the score 9,17.
The third was Vietnam, 8,25. Next, a survey by Indonesia International Transparancy
reported that Indonesian high rank officials and politicians were still considered some of
the most corrupt functionaries. From 180 surveyed countries, Indonesia was at the 111th
posisiton with score 2,8. The measurement index begins with 0 scale which means the
most corrupt to 10 scale which means the cleanest (Tempo Magazine, November 29th,
page .20, 2009). In South-east Asia, the rank is as follows.
Table 4. Rank of The Most Corrupt Countries in South-East Asia
No Country
1.
Singapore
2.
Brunei Darusassalam
3.
Malaysia
4.
Thailand
5.
Indonesia
Source: Tempo Magazine, November 29th, page .20, 2009

Score
9,2
5,5
4,5
3,3
2,8

Table 5.Rank of The Most Corrupt Public Agencies in Indonesia

No
1.
2.

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Public Organization
(Year 2006)
Parlement
Judicature

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Score

No

4,2
4,2

1.
2.

Public Organization
(Year 2005)
Political Party
Parlement

Score
4,2
4,0

No
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Public Organization
(Year 2006)
Police
Political Party
Licence/Registration
Offices
Bussiness
Taxation Office

Score

No

4,2
4,1
3,6

3.
4.
5.

3,6
3,4

6.
7.

Public Organization
(Year 2005)
Police
Customs Office
Judicature

Score
4,0
4,0
3,8

Taxation Office
3,8
Licence/Registration
3,5
Offices
8. Military
3,3
8. Public Works
3,0
9. Dept. Of Education
3,3
9. Bussiness
3,0
10. Dept. Of Health
3,0
10. Dept. Of Education
3,0
11. Public Works
2,9
11. Military
2,9
12. NGOs
2,9
12. Dept. Of Health
2,7
13. Media
2,8
13. Media
2,4
14. Dept. Of Religion
2,3
14. NGOs
2,4
15. Dept. Of Religion
2,1
th
Source: Indonesia International Transparancy in Sumatera Ekspres, 10 December, 2007.
In the world level, Indonesia, even, has a quite outstanding position in the
matter of corruption. According to International Transparancy Institute, this country is at
the 36th position of the most corrupt countries in the world. The parameter used is
Corruption Perception Index (CPI) score (Sumatera Ekspres, 27th September 2007).
Bad policy implementation, in Indonesia, seems active in nature. Where some
public servants in some public institutes purposely create situation for bribery. This
practice occurs again and again that it has become an endlessly habit. Some data on
public institutes/offices which purposely often create situation for bribery are presented as
follows.

Table 6.Rank of Bribery Initiating Public Institutes on National Level

No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Public Institutes/Offices
Judicature
Customs Office
Imigration Office
Land Affairs Office
Police
Taxation Office

Bribery Initiator
(Percentage)
100
95
90
87
78
76

Client Initiator
(Percentage)
0
5
10
13
22
24

Source: Indonesia International Transparancy, in Sumatera Ekspres, 28th February

2007.
Bribery is not only initiated by some public servants in some public offices on
national level, but also on provincial level. It can be found out through a research also by
Indonesia International Transparancy. Check table 7 as following.

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Table 7.Rank of Bribery Initiating Public Institutes on Provincial Level

No

Public Institutes/Offices

1.
2.
3.

Man Power Service

Licence/Registration offices
Public Works Service

Bribery Initiator
(Percentage)
84
82
82

Client Initiator
(Percentage)
16
18
18

Source: Indonesia International Transparancy, in Sumatera Ekspres, 28th February

2007.
Explanation
Bribery Initiator > means Public servants offer some help to Businessmen (clients) who
deal with them/their offices for money (They want some money as bribery in return).
Client Initiator > means businessmen (clients) who deal with some public servants/their
offices offer some money for bribery to public servants for help
Respondent > 1.760 businessmen in 32 cities. Local businessmen 89%, foreign
businessmen 11%
Research Period > Oktober Desember 2006.
Researcher > Indonesia International Transparancy
The failure of policy implementation in Indonesia, in most cases, roots, basically,
from poor quality character, power abuse, and incompetence of the policy implementors.
The implementors deliberately fail the policy implementation, especially, for money and
power, and for both.

The Breakthrough for Policy Implementation Success

To succeed policy implementation in Indonesia, there are some convincing breakthrough,
as policies, to had better do intentiously.They are, amongst others, related to
governmental attitude, recruitment system, mission affirmation, prosperity approach, the
peoples representativeness, controlling system, and law in action. For the
operationalization of the breakthrough, see table 8.

Table 8.The Breakthrough Operationalization for Policy Implementation

Success in Indonesia
No The Problems
1. Governmental
attitude towards
working failure

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The Indicator
Ambigious to
failure
-Permissive to
Faults
Blind tolerance

The Breakthrough
More distinct to
working failure
High(er) working
ethos
Obsessive to work
success
-Condemn for
failure
Anticipative
government.

The Attainment
High
motivation
Better
standard
Credibility
Less loss
Better
performace
-Success

No The Problems
2. Bad recruitment
system

The Indicator
Subjective
selection
Unprofessional
Incompetence
Money talks

3.

No care to
working mission

-Embracing rules
-Bureaucratic
Behavior
-Uninnovative
-No vision

4.

Controlling
system

5.

Misbehavior of
some members
of House of
Represent ative.

The Breakthrough
-Extremely Fair
and competitive
selection
Involve
independent
professional
consultant firm.
Professional
psychology test
(ESQ) trainings

-Mission driven
paradigm
-Chance to innovation
&creativity
-Authority delegation
-Decentralization
-Make things simple
but appropriate.
-Watching rather
-Supervision must be
than supervising
with measurable
-Too much
findings.
compromise
-Clear written reports
-Finding no error
with evidence
-No clear
-The disobedient must
correction to
be well Processed
mistakes
-Significant reward and
-Unworkable
punishment
system
-Involve independent
-Bribery
professional consultant
firm.
-Inspecting the
controller
-Restructuring and
rearrangement
-Personal and
-Consultation with
organizational
the people for values
values priority
-The priority to the
-Power abuse
interest of the
-Personal
and People
organizational
-Take them toCourt
priority gains.
for not listen
-Ignorance to the
-Suspend them as the
People needs.
Representative of the
People
-Never take for
granted the
decisions of MP

The Attainment
Competence
Link
and
match
Reasonable
IQ,EQ, SQ
Quality
employees
Effectivenes
s
Efficiency
-Innovative and
creative
employees
-Self confidence
-sustainability
-Efficiency
-Effectiveness
-Workable
system
-The real results
-Valuable feed
back
-The
best
solution
-Functioning
employees
-Work
for
purpose
-Efficiency
-Effectiveness

-Valuable lesson
-Cure for bad
habit
-Priority to the
Peoples
values, not
personal.
-Protection to the
interest of the
People.
-Empowerment
to the people
-Prosperity for
the
People

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No The Problems
6. The prosperity
of
Employees

7.

Law in action

The Indicator
-Not very happy
with remunerations
-Fail in providing
the familys
adequate
needs
-Just try to
make ends
meet
-Abusing power
or begging to
service users for
extra money
-Break rules
-Slow action
-No Egaliterianism
-Power abuse
-Money talks

The Breakthrough
-Prestigous pay
-Compulsory to bring
Prosperity into reality
-Measurable wealthy
parameter
-Employees and
Familywealth
assurance

-Obligatory to be
blamed with sanctions
-Compansation,
firing, and jail
- Death sentence
- Must be ashamed
through mass media
(the doers, family
members, relatives,
and cronies)

The Attainment
-Family
prosperity
-Prestige and
happy
Life
-Less power
abuse
-No more
begging
-Professionality
-Working focus
-Working
effectiveness
- Shock therapy
- Equality before
law
-Less power
abuse
-Workable law
Assurance

First of all, governments are obligated to alter their attitude towards working
failure. They must be further more distinct to working failure. The failure is compelled to
be considered as a shame, a loss, and a fatal mistake that must be avoided. If it happens,
the doers must be accountable for and seriously condemned. Governments must have
some more reasonable and more measurable tolerance to faults. They are not very easily
permissive to under standardized results. High working ethos must be in the blood and
brain of the workers. They have to be more obsessive to working success. They are
compulsary, as suggested by Osborne and Gaebler (1993) in Reinventing Government, to
be anticipative Governments to the policy implementation failure. Governrments are to
manage to encourage and make employees aware of the importance of working success,
when the employees start to implement policies. With this anticipative mentality, God
willing, the effectiveness of policy implementation is able to be accomplished.
Secondly is the matter of recruitment system. In staffing bureaucracies,
governments must approach it seriously, objectively and professionally. Make
independent professional human development firm involved in the process. The selection
must be based on competence for link and match. If link meets match in working,
performance certainly tends to be much higher. Sedarmayanti (2008:129) suggests
competence-based selectionholds on hypothesis that the more appropriate competence to
job description one has, the better performence and the more satisfied he will be. To
bring this situation into reality, there needs a psychology test encompassing: achievement
test, aptitude test, intelligence test, interest test, and personality test(Sedarmayanti
2008:114). Those tests tend to only fulfill the need for rational competence, especially, in
the form of quantitatve materialistic gain. While human, as a perfect creature, needs also,

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even more, qualitative immaterialistic gain. It is, therefore, governments need to make
another training available for the employees, like Emotional and Spiritual Quotient (ESQ)
training for a balance. According to Agustian (2005:10) Emotional quotient (EQ) is the
ability to sense your feelings and your sorroundings. The key to your emotional
intelligence is your level of honesty towards your conscience or inner voice. Emotional
quotient is completed with Spiritual Quotient (SQ). Spiritual intelligence is the ability to
lend a spiritual meaning to ones way of thinking and behaving, as a way of performing
Gods characteristics and our service to God (Ary Ginanjar Agustian (2005:15). While,
Danah Zohar dan Ian Marshall, in Ary Ginanjar Agustian (2005:15), states the spiritual
quotient (SQ) as the intelligence to define essence or values, the intelligence to put our
actions and lives into a wider and richer meanings. It is the intelligence to judge whether
ones actions or way of life is more meaningful than anothers is. SQ in the foundation
required to make IQ and EQ function effectively. SQ is our highest intelligence. Because
SQ is the highest level of human intelligence, that if people own and apply it in their daily
lives, it very promising for policy implementation success.. For this excuse, there needs a
transformational leadership. According to Koehler and Pankowski ( 1997:1-21), a
transformational leader is always very much interesting in empowering others and his
employees for a success. If employees are better selected and better equipped with some
appropriate knowledge, know-hows, science, technology, faith and piety, success
certainly will be in the graps. So, well recruitment-based bureaucracy staffing is the best
strategy. This policy is completed with public servants building (bina pegawai) through
some meaningful trainings. If they still do not show quality, terminate (binasakan/pecat)
them.
Besides holistic competence, next, employees must also be good at knowing and
undersatanding their working mission. Mission is more important than rules. Working
should, of course, be with rules, but working with rules means nothing, if the goals are
not achieved. Do not make the impeding directions as a fait accompli. Osborne and
Gaebler (1993:110) suggest entrepreneurial governments get rid of the old rule books and
dissolve the line items. The governments, even, define their fundamental missions, then
develop budget systems and rules that free their employees to pursue those missions. In
addition, These authors also claim embracing rules and red tape can prevent bad things
from happening. But, those same rules prevent good things from happening, too. Do not
create red tapeto control the 5 percent who is dishonest, but frustrate the other 95 percent
who is honest. Working mission directs employees to success.
The fourth innovation is well workable controlling system. Once officials have
been good at working and directed by working missions. For sure, they know how and are
higly motivated to attain the policy objectives. This tract ought to be completed by a
serviceable controlling system. Controlling is started from the very beginning of the
policy implementation process. The system means the work runs on the tract as they
should be, refers to measurable indicators, causes no errors, and not more, not less results in planned out-put. Any under standardized deviation must be denied and has to
soon be corrected. Any controlling authority must function and indicate the real proofs.
The controllers must also frequently be inspected by the authoritative. Restructure some
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The fifth innovative action is related to the peoples representativeness. So far,

the fact indicates that the behavior of some members of House of Representative in all
levels (DPR and DPRD) essentially has not in the most of things accomodated the
aspiration of the people. They tend to voice their own interests rather than the peoples.
They make decisions based on their own perception, not the rationale of the people. They
abuse their power for their own benefits. The people are positioned as only the object or
reason to lobby and struggle for their own gains. This situation must be changed. Ask the
members of DPR and DPRD to behave. They are obligated to air the will of the people
whom they represent, not the benefits of their own. Never take the decisions of members
of parlement for granted. On the other side, the people must be more active and ask the
members of DPR and DPRD to consult them first before making some policies. Never
forget to check, even recheck, the policies. If the members do not listen, take them to
court. Furthermore, the people try hard to straight away suspend the members
representing them. Do not wait untill the end of their tenure. Manage to make this way
legal. This innovation will be very valuable lesson for the members that the they will be
cured of that bad habit and succeed policy implementation.
Another breakthrough is wealth assurance . Most the time, the employees have
become naughty, bribery initiators, and unsucceeded policy implementation because
they are not very happy with their remunerations. The employees fail in providing the
familys adequate needs. With their take-home pays, they just try to make ends meet. This
situation happens for years both in low and middle levels class employees. The only way,
for employees, to make their daily needs looks okay is by abusing their power or
begging to service users for extra money. These kind of deeds, of course, are neither
prestigous nor professional. Hence, it is compulsory that governments bring prosperity for
employees and their families into reality. Pay workers with prestigous salary. The
parameter of prosperity should be proportionally measured and suitable with working
classification levels. Nevertheless, the point is that their basic needs well fullfilled. This
policy is not a chimera. It is a common-sense and for the sake of humanity and the
success of policy implementation as well.
Having approached the officers by means of wealth, the last policy is law in
action. Every unseriousness, unprofessionality, and divergence causing policy
implementation failure is obligatory to be blamed with sanctions. The sanctions must be
in consecutive levels conforming to the blunders. They can be in forms of admonition,
removal, compansation, firing, jail, and even, death sentence. For the big-fish corruptors
and manipulators, besides those punishments, they - including their family members,
relatives, and cronies enjoying some benefits must be ashamed by publicating them
through as many mass media as possible. The condemns are purposed for a shock
therapy.

Conclusion
In most cases, the failure of policy implementation in Indonesia derives, primarily, from
the character, power abuse, and incompetence of the policy implementors. The
implementors deliberately unsucceed the policy implementation, especially, for money
and power, or for both. The out of ordinary solutions to avoid the failure are some

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engineering in governmental attitude, recruitment system, mission affirmation, prosperity

approach, the peoples representativeness, controlling system, and law in action.

References
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Al Fatih, Andy, Implementasi Kebijakan dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat, Unpad Pess,
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The Strategic Role of Regional Research Council within Public

Policy Formulation Process

Anugerah Yuka Asmara

PAPPIPTEK LIPI
Email: [email protected]

Abstract: Recently, several public policies in Indonesa are not based on evidence. Majority of
governments have not involved yet science and technology institutions in policy making. At
regional level, regional government has had science and technology institutions. One of them is
regional research council which is called DRD. This research aims to describe the role of regional
research council (DRD) in formulating the regional public policy. DRD has a strategic role as an
adviser to regional government, particularly at each stage of public policy formulation process in
order to the policy direction to be based on research results or evidence.

Keywords : regional research council, public policy formulation

Introduction
Science and technology (S&T) is very important for development in each of nations in
the worldwide, including Indonesia. One of nation development principals is science and
technology-based development (Ministry of Indonesian Science and Technology, 2011).
Science and technology development is a integral part of national development. This
development must be intended to improve economic development and increase
sustainable people prosperity (Gunadi, 2010).
Indonesian science and technology capability is lower than other south-east Asia
countries. In 2006, Indonesian government had allocated the research and development
(R&D) budgeting in number of US $ 218 million (below 0,1 % of Indonesias GDP).
Whereas, Malaysia had spent the R&D expense approximately 0,5 % of Malaysias GDP
(4,29 fold from Indonesia GDP), Philipina was lower than Malaysia, i.e. three-quarter of
Philipinas GDP, Singapore was more than 2 % of Singapores GDP, and Thailand was
2,36 fold from Indonesias GDP. The Indonesias R&D expense budgeting was higher
than Vietnam one. Vietnams R&D expense was a half of Indonesias R&D expense in
the same year (Nurzal, 2010).
The low utility of science and techonology affects many of public policies
formulation pattern in Indonesia. In the fact, public policy formulation is not based on
research results. In the other word, many of public policies are not evidence-based policy
making. Several officials and stakeholders have not utilized yet the research results

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optimally in making their decisions. They prefer using their intuition and experience
rather than research results within policy making process. Conversely, majority of public
policies disserve people as target groups of policy (Jamil, 2011 ; Rohmani, 2011 ;
Sudharto, 2012).
For instance, education policy is one of not evidence-based public policies in
Indonesia recently. Stakeholders has not undertaken a profound research yet in making an
education policy, specially on an educational-operational aid program (which is called
BOS/Bantuan Operasional Sekolah) (Kasim, 2011). Indonesian Government does not
seem seriously in conducting program of BOS, it merely becames a trial policy. For
instance, in 2005-2010, the distribution of BOS was conducted by national education
ministry to all of the schools directly. In 2011, the distribution of BOS was conducted by
an exchequer of Finance Ministry to the treasury of regencies/muncipalities throughout in
Indonesia (which is called APBD/Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah).
Notwithstanding, in 2012 the program of BOS meets a barrier in distributing fund itself.
Government will plan to change the distribution pathway through each of counties, but up
to now, governments plan is still obscure. It brings about Indonesian education
development growing slowly (Rohmani, 2011).
The nature of the relationship between research and policy making has become
well established topic of inquiry for social scientist. Interest in the policy-research nexus
has been renewed in many countries (Mekong Economics, 2006).
Indonesia needs a long-term policy, not a short-term policy. A public policy must
be formulated by policy makers for resolving the long-term issues (Effendi, 2011).
Research must be considered by many governments in formulating their public policies
(Sudharto, 2012). Public policy making must be based by science and technology results
in order to avoid policy implementation in vain (Syahrasaddin, 2011). A populist public
policies are based on research and development of science and technology (Foenay,
2011). An effective public policies are resulted by evidence-based policy making. The
Officials and stakeholders must utilize the research results in making their policies for
fulfilling policy goals exactly (Waluyo, 2011).
All of the Indonesian governments (including regional governments) needs a
policy research, not a scientific research (Effendi, 2011). These governments must have
the science and technology data to aid them in formulating their public policies (Erisman,
2012). These data will be acquired easily, if those governments optimize the role of
regional science and technology institutions. The regional economic development
acceleration will not be achieved without involving the role of scientists and also their
research results in regional development studies (Syahrasaddin, 2011).
The Indonesian regional governments have had several regional science and
technology institutions. They are the regional research and development institutions
which is called unit penelitian dan pengembangan daerah (litbangda) and the regional
research council which is called Dewan Riset Daerah (DRD). DRD is based on the law of
Indonesia 18/2002 on national system for research, development, and application of
science and technology. Article 20 subsection (4) states : Untuk mendukung perumusan
prioritas dan berbagai aspek kebijakan penelitian, pengembangan, dan penerapan ilmu
pengetahuan dan teknologi, pemerintah daerah membentuk Dewan Riset Daerah yang

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beranggotakan masyarakat dari unsur kelembagaan ilmu pengetahuan dan teknologi di

daerahnya. Factually, several Indonesian regional governments have not formed
regional research council yet. Up to now, 26 counties from 33 counties totally in
Indonesia have formed regional research council (www.drn.go.id, 2011).
In practice, the role of regional research councils has not been optimal yet. The
former of Indonesian science and technology ministry in the period 2004-2009,
Kusmayanto Kadiman (2007) revealed that the less-optimal role of DRD was caused by
the weak coordination of their linking-institutions, the unstable programs of DRD, and
the bounded human resources quality in regional level. In addition, Astrida (2008) stated
that from the numbers of 20 DRD which were formed by regional government, several
DRD had not undertaken yet their role in linear with their function. One of problems was
the ambiguity of perception regarding DRDs task and function among several DRDs
officials and also between DRD with regional research and development institution
(litbangda).
The regional governments need to reinforce the DRDs role. DRD can play a
strategic role to assist a local leader. DRD can act as an adviser who gives evidence-based
input to local leader in addressing some issues in regional level (Damuri, 2009 ; Foenay,
2012 ; Aswan, 2012). Therefore, DRD must be simply considered within each of public
policy formulation process at regional level.

Problem Statements
As alluded above, the perceptive ambiguity of DRD in conducting its role among DRDs
officials and also between DRD with the regional research and development institution is
a major issue. This ambiguity engenders the weak performance of DRDas an advisory
council to local leader. Nowadays, several local leaders at regional government still deem
DRD as an ancillary council in related to regional research and development institution.
So that, the capability of DRD cannot increase optimally in practice.
In accordance with paragraph above, the research questions in this study that
follow :
1. How is the regional research council (DRD) position in Government of Indonesian
structure ?
2. What are the regional research council (DRD) duty and function ?
3. How does the regional research council (DRD) act as an advisory council to local
leader at regional government ?

The Research Objectives

1 Mapping the regional research council (DRD) position in Government of Indonesian
structure.
2 Describing the regional research council (DRD) duty and function.
3 Describing the regional research council (DRD) who acts as an advisory council to
local leader at regional government.

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The Research Goals

Creating a new insight about the strategic role of regional research council (DRD) as a
strong-advisory council in formulating several public policies at regional level.

The Thought Flow Framework For Research

Figure1. The thought flow framework for research
The Public Policy
Formulation Process

The Recent
local issues

A policy to
address the issues

Problem solving
for local issues

Local law
(Local leader
and DPRD)

An evidencebased policy
making

Regional
Local
Research Council
leader
(DRD)
The others policy fomulator actor

The Conceptual Ground

The Autonomy Region
The term of autonomy region is referred to Republic of Indonesia Statute 32/2004 on
regional government. On article 1, subsection (6) states that autonomy region, further is
called region, is entity of legal society bounded by authoritative domain to arrange and
organize the governmental affairs and local society interest in accordance with initiative
their self and societal aspiration-based within a state-unity of Republic of Indonesian
System.

The Regional Government

In this term, the regional government is reffered to Republic of Indonesia Statute 32/2004
on regional government. The term has 2 (two) meaning i.e. regional government as a
governmental function (article 1 subsection 2) and regional government as an organizer
(article 2 subsection 3). Article 1 subsection (2) states that regional government is a
presentation of governmental-administration affairs by the regional executive (including
regional bureau) and regional legislative assembly (which is called Dewan Perwakilan

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Rakyat Daerah/DPRD) according to autonomy base and auxillar duty with autonomy
principal widely within a state-unity system of Indonesian Republic as meant in Statute
1945 of Indonesian Republic. Whereas on article 1 subsection (3) states that local
government is local leader in county (governor), commune (regent)/municipality (mayor),
and the regional bureaucracy as an organizer elements of regional administration.

Public Policy and Public Formulation Policy

a. Republic of Indonesian Statute 25/2004 article 1 point (15) : A policy is
pathway/measure of government both at central and regional level to achieve goals.
b. Public policy created by our local governments, affecting everyone in the community
in some way (mrsc, 1999).
c. Public policy is whatever governments choose to do or not to do(Dye, 1978).
d. Public policy formulation is a planning activities through putting the issues analysis
results within government design (Soenarko, 2005).
Figure 2. Public Policy Process
1. Agenda Setting

2. Policy
Formulation

3. Policy
Implementation

6. Policy end

5. Policy Change

4. Policy evaluation

Source : Wahab (2008)

The figure above describes that each of public policy process is a successive
cycle. At least, a public policy consist of 6 (six) stages i.e. : 1) agenda setting, policy
formulation, policy implementation, policy evaluation, policy change, and policy end.

The Evidence-based Policy Making

For research to be influential on policy making, it needs to have relevance, it needs to be
credible (the organization conducting the research and the methodology for example) and
it needs to provide solutions (Mekong Economics, 2006).

The Research Metodology

This study is a desk research or library study. The data collection stems from several
scientific journals, books, mass media, and the other documentaries. This research uses a
descriptive-qualitative approach. Furchan (1992) avers that qualitative research is a
research procedure engendering descriptive data.
The research data analysis is based on public policy formulation concept in
accordance with appendix 3 on Law of Ministry of Empowerment State Servants
(Per/04/M/PAN/4/2007). Generally, the law consist of 6 (six) stages as follows.

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Figure 3. Public policy formulation process

Policy issues

Preparation

Pre-policy

Public
process

Policy
formulation

Policy
approval

Source : Appendix 3 PerMenpan No. PER/04/M.PAN/4/2007

The figure above is a representation of public policy formulation process in
Indonesia both at central and also regional level.

4 Interpretation And Analysis of Data

The Regional Research Council (DRD) Position in Government of
Indonesian Structure
Regional Research Council (DRD) is a part of National Research Council (DRN) in the
Government of Indonesian Structure. Historically, DRD is a newer institution than DRN.
Nevertheless, both of DRD and DRN are not structural linkage, but rather, they are
coordinative linkage.
DRN has a legal base on President Law of Republic of Indonesia 1/1984
(Keputusan Presiden Nomor 1 Tahun 1984). Besides it, DRN formation has been
reinforced by Republic of Indonesia Statute 18/2002 on national system forresearch,
development, and application of science and technology, article 19 subsection (2). And
the latest-legal base, DRN has had President Law 16/2005 on National Research Council.

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Figure 4. The DRN and DRD position within National Science and
Technology Institution Map
National science and technology institutions

Government

Central

DRN

Private Sector

Regional

DRD

Research and
development institution

university
Non-ministry
Government
institution

Regional research and

development institution

Ministrial research and

development unit

Regional university

University

Source : Sulaeman (2007)

DRD is a non-struktural organisation and not an organizer institution in the same
manner as a research and development institution at regional level (Sulaeman, 2007). In
respect to coordination, DRD is a connector of science and technology policy both at
central and regional government level. A chairman of DRD is a part of DRNs officials.
This linkage occasions the policy convergency both at central and local level in
promoting national science and technology development. The intentio of regional science
and technology development can be conveyed through DRD-representation to national
level (Damuri, 2009).
As a regional non-structural institution, DRD is formed and arranged on law of
local leader (governor, mayor, or regent) which has a charge to local leader directly.

The Duty and Function of Regional Research Council

The Duty and Function of Regional Research Council can be divided to 3 (three) fields
i.e. : 1) DRD is a regional science and technology council, 2) DRD is a brain trust and
sounding board, and 3) DRD is an advisory council.
DRDs duty and function is regional science and technology council are
following :
1. Mapping regional science and technology needs.

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2. To search, fulfill, and formulate the regional S&T development pathway in

accordance with regional eminence potency.
3. Determining major priority and ranking interest for regional S&T issues.
4. Monitoring, assesing, and evaluating for regional S&T policy pathway.
5. Supporting local government to coordinate regional S&T to others region.
6. To be an emissary of research council in national level (DRD officials is a part of
DRNs one) (Kadiman, 2006 ; Sulaeman, 2007 ; Damuri, 2009 ; Warsono, 2011 ;
Aswan, 2012).
As a brain trust and sounding board, DRDs duty and function that follow :
1.
2.
3.
4.

To evaluate a regional science and technology policy implementation

To support the priority issues of a regional science and technology
To promote a regional priority science and technology plan development
To accelerate a regional science and technology-based industry development
(Kadiman, 2006 ; Damuri, 2009 ; Shanti, 2011 ; Aswan, 2012).
As an advisory council, DRDs duty and function are following :

1. To find out truly regional issues

2. To find regional issues problem-solving alternative which is based on science and
technology
3. To give a input (thought) for a regional economic development acceleration.
4. To find and utilize several regional prominent potencies in increasing local
government revenue.
5. To become a counterpart institution for regional government task-force unit and local
leader in regional public policy formulation process (Damuri, 2009 ; Shanti, 2011 ;
Aswan, 2012 ; Foenay, 2012).
This study refers to DRD as an advisory council at regional government level.
DRD is a local leaders concellor to aid in an evidence-based policy making. DRD is
intended to give an advisement for local leader in addressing regional issues recently.
Therefore, on the next section, the contextual substance will concern to DRD as an
advisory council.

Box 1. The Successful story of DRD in West Sumatera County

In 2011, Regional Government of West Sumatera Province has evidenced the
importance of the research results. A research has made an efficient public policy there.
For instance, a program of a farmer and a cow in West Sumatera Province has been
based on the Andalas University research results. This research reveals that the 3,2 ha of
empty field unoccupied by farmersin West Sumatera. Therefore, this land can be used to
improve societal prosperity (Irwan, 2011). DRD has also created a regional research
agenda on 2010 and arranged a regional development policy draft for science and
technology in period 2011-2015 in West Sumatera

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The DRDs Working Mechanism Within Public Policy Formulation

Process
DRD can plait together a regional research and development institution (litbangda) in
formulating a public policy. The existence of DRD exactly can empower litbangda. There
of, a cooperative S&T linkage between them can be embodied in meeting their interests
respectively (Sulaeman, 2007).
Figure 5. The DRDs modest-working mechanism among DRD, litbangda, local
leader, and DPRD in regional policy formulation

Regional executive

Local leader (governor,

mayor, regent)

Policy
issues

Regional legislative assembly

Policy
draft

Policy
legislation

D
PRD

Regional law
D

Balitbangda

RD

Source : Data analysis (2012)

The figure above illustrates several policy issues which are responded by DRD.
Then, those issues are forwarded to a local leader. Structurally, a local leader takes a
command to litbangda. This r&d institution conducts the following studies in concern
with those issues. In doing these studies, litbangda is a counterpart with DRD. In the
following step, litbangda conveys those study results to local leader. Then, a local leader
will create those studies to be a policy draft. Next, a policy draft will be legitimazed by
regional legislative assembly (DPRD) and local leader to be regional law (peraturan
daerah).

The DRDs Involvement Within Public Policy Formulation Process

The research-based evidence comes from a variety of sources; organizations involved in
policy carry out their own ersearch, they also commission research by consultants,
academics, and other groups, and much other research that is relevant to policy is also
conducted independently by public sector research establishments, universities, and other
groups (Mekong Economics, 2006).
As an advisory council, DRD provides input to local leader in addressing regional
issues. In this context, DRD is a think tank at regional government. Commonly, DRD
is called as a technocrat, they are scientists, academicians, researchers, and others expert
who give information to identify issues ground and also analysis technique of its cause
and solution. Technocrats are interested in finding a problem-solving and supporting the
research further (Walt and Gilson in Stover and Johnston, 1999).

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Table 1. The Actors Role Within Public Policy Formulation Process

No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Stages

Technocrat

Bureaucrat

Problem
*
identification
Need
recognizing
*
*
Advocacy
Information
*
collection
*
*
Drafting
Review
Approval
Notes * : Stages should be conducted by actors
Source : Stover dan Johnston (1999)

Interest
groups

Politician

Donor
*

*
*

*
*

*
*

In line with the table above, the DRDs role is a technocrat in public policy
formulation process. They encompasses the problem identification, advocacy,
information collection, drafting, and approval.

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Figure 6. The DRDs involvement within public policy formulation process stages

Policy issues

Problem :
local issues

Goal :
Addressing
local issues

Preparation

Local issues are

responded by
regional
government
through creating
a policy
formulator team

Pre-policy

Public
process

Policy
approval

Policy
formulation

Draft-2 (Final)
Public policy
Academic manuscript

Several issues and

its alternatives
have been put in a
agenda setting

Public
discussion

Forum I :
The experts

Forum II :
Government

Legislation
process
(DPRD)

Focus Group
Discussion

Dra
fting
Draf-1
Public policy

Forum III :
Target groups

Draft-0 Regional
public policy
Forum IV :
Public society

Source : Appendix 3 PerMenpan No. PER/04/.PAN/4/2007, modified by author

1. Determining the policy issues
DRD must find out a problem core, to identify problems, and to answer why a
problem occurs. DRD can plait together litbangda and several others expert from
local universities to do those activities. The DRDs capability is staken on this stage
first time. This stage is a determinant factor on the following stages.
2. Creating a policy formulator team
A policy formulator team is a skilled-experts assembly in their field respectively.
DRD must convince a local leader about the importance of evidence-based policy
making. Thereof, regional government has to engage DRD in creating a policy
formulator team. In practice, DRD can create supporting-technical commite adjusted
to regional need. In this manner, DRD plays role as an advocate who provides a
public policy advocacy to a local leader.
3. Arranging pre-policy
At this stage, DRD collects much relevant information in accordance with policy
issues. DRD forms an academic manuscript to convince all of the stakeholders
concerning policy issues and its appropriate alternative. Then, DRD wraps these
issues and its alternative on policy agenda setting. At this stage, pre-draft or draft-0

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has been conducted before continuing to the final draft. This aims to iluminate
briefly the illustration of policy draft.

4. Public Discussion Process

In the equal with the third stage above, DRD plays a role as information collector
widely. This stage consists of 4 (four) sequences of events, as follows.
4.1 The First Public Discussion
DRD and the others policy formulator team discuss together with involving
several skilled-experts in their scientific/practice fields. They are lecturers,
practitioners, researchers, and the others expert. DRD can verify the academic
information which be used as ingredients of policy draft. This discussion is a
way (brainstorming) to assemble various information which emanate from
much diverse perspective.
4.2 The Second Public Discussion
DRD and the others policy formulator team discuss together with regional
government officials. The government officials comprehend a local leader,
R&D institution (litbangda) staffs, and the other supporting staffs. This
discussion purpose is to compile various perspective concerning the issues and
policy alternative in internal government range.
4.3 The Third Public Discussion
DRD and the others policy formulator team discuss together with target groups
of policy. DRD and its team hear and accomodate the target groups aspiration,
interest, and eagerness. Besides it, DRD and its team scrutinize the socialeconomic impact in future, if a policy will have been implemented for target
groups.
4.4 The Fourth Public Discussion
DRD and the others policy formulator team discuss together with wide-public
society. They are notable people, non-profit organizations, and the other society
associations. DRD is a facilitator to reinforce the public understanding about the
importance of evidence-based policy making. This discussion aims to unite
various society perspective in order to receive and support a created-policy.
5. Drafting
In this stage, DRD plays a role to arrange a real policy draft. This stage consists of 3
(three) sequences of events.
5.1Formulating a first policy draft
DRD and the others policy formulator team plan and arrange a substantial
policy draft. This draft is a continuum of draft-0 as alluded above (see stage 3).
This draft contains principal elements/matter in formulating regional public
policy.
5.2Conducting a Focus Group Discussion (FGD)
DRD and the others policy formulator team conduct focus group discussion
(FGD) with involving regional R&D institutions, th experts (scientists,
researchers), the emissary of target groups and society, and the others

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supporting actors. DRD plays a strong role as regional S&T expert to give a
contour in evidence-based policy making.
5.3Formulating Second Final Draft
The result of focus groups discussion to be supporting element in a final policy
draft. DRD and the others policy formulator team review this draft before it is
submitted to regional legislative assembly (DPRD). This stage aims to ensure
the existence of evidence-based policy draft. The DRDs involvement is
prerequisite in order to achieve goal at this stage.
6. Legislation
The latest stage is legislation. This stage convert from a policy draft to a final policy.
In this stage, DRD has no role on policy legislation. This process will be conducted
by a local leader and regional legislative assembly (DPRD) concurrently. Both of
them have prerogative (right) to legitimaze this policy draft. After it, policy is
translated into regional law and complied by all of local people, particularly by
target groups in their region.

Conclusion and Recomendation

Conclusion
1. DRD is a regional non-structural organisation. The DRDs legality is on Republic of
Indonesia Statute 18/2002 article 20 subsection (4).
2. DRD has a strategic role in formulating regional science and technology policy
pathway. DRD is also as a brain trust and sounding board. Beside it, DRD is an
advisory council to aid a local leader in addressing local issues recently.
3. The DRDs involvement at each of public policy formulation stages is very important
to create the evidence-based policy making.

Recomendation
1. Central and regional government should pay attention more to national research
council (DRN) and regional research council (DRD).
2. Regional government should enact and implement the regional law (peraturan daerah)
in concern with reinforcing DRDs duty and function.
3. Regional government (notably : a local leader) has to have strong-politicalwill and
promote DRD as an equal counterpart as the others regional institution. In doing so,
several pathways that follow :
a. Creating an effective coordination among DRD and the others policy formulator
team.
b. In policy formulation process, a local leader should take a evidence-consideration
which emanate from DRDs advisement.
c. Deservedly, DPRD should ask a consideration and advisement from DRD about
the substance of policy draft before it is legitimazed by authoritative institutions.

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Policy of Inclusive Education in Indonesia: A Review on its

Implementation in Yogyakarta and Surakarta City

Asal Wahyuni Erlin Mulyadi

Public Administration Study Program , Faculty of Social and Political Sciences
Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta
[email protected]

Abstract: The constitution of Indonesia, UUD 1945, assures that any individual has the right to
education. It is clearly stated in the article 31 that each citizen has the right to obtain a proper
education and the government has the obligation to provide facilities and infrastructures
supporting the implementation of the education process. This is also in line with the international
agreement of the UNESCO World Education Forum declaring the Education for All (EFA). The
Indonesia governments commitment to it led to the development of a policy on inclusive education
entitled Permendiknas Number 70 Year 2009. Several initiatives have been embarked upon to
facilitate the effective implementation of the inclusive education system. Previously, in 2004
Indonesia has declared the Indonesia towards inclusive education. However, in Indonesia
education for all as the right of every citizen is still a dream, idiomatically said as the fire is quite
far from the torch.
The nations development as well as awareness to social reality indicating the result of
education is still in doubt, by no means to not proud of the valuable achievements so far. In 2009 it
was reported that approximately 2.2 million school-aged children (7-15 years old) has not
obtained formal education and about 28.4 million citizens in the age of 7-25 years are not able to
attain education. It means that more than 10% of Indonesian population has not yet covered by the
national constitution. In addition, the ministry of education reported that in 2011 about 85.645 out
of 356.192 students with special needswas in special schools (SLB), primary special schools
(SDLB), and integrated schools. It means that up to 2011, the policy of education in Indonesia
only covered 24% of ABK (Anak Berkebutuhan Khusus -students with special needs-). This paper
reviews the implementation of policy of inclusive education in Yogyakarta and Surakarta city. The
description of this reviews include the government role and society participation as well as some
constraining factors of the implementation.

Keywords: public policy, inclusive education, education for all

Introduction
Nowadays, the movement towards inclusive education is indisputably a world wide
phenomenon, and it has resulted in the development of public policy initiatives in the
field of education. The policy of education that is recently being discussed intensively all
over the world is the so-called inclusive education. Issues on social justice as well as
concerns on the aspects of equity and equality in life are among the reasons of the
discussion. In the area of education, like other fields in life, students should receive all the
opportunities to study together and receive the educational benefits that appropriate to

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their unique educational needs, no matter how diverse they are. In more simple words,
Mulyadi (2010) stated that inclusive education is about building communities that
respect, value, celebrate, and respond to diversity.
The constitution of Indonesia, UUD 1945, assures that any individual has right to
education. It is clearly stated in the article 31 that each citizen has the right to obtain a
proper education and the government has the obligation to provide facilities and
infrastructures supporting the implementation of education process. This is also in line
with the international agreement of the UNESCO Worlds Education Forum which
declared Education for All (EFA). However, the nations development as well as
awareness to social reality indicating the result of education is still in doubt, by no means
to not proud of the valuable achievements so far. Achieving the right of every citizen in
education is still a dream, idiomatically said as the fire is quite far from the torch,
despite it is mandated in the constitution.
In 2009 it was reported that approximately 2.2 million school-aged children (7-15
years old) has not obtained formal education. It was estimated about 28.4 million citizens
in the age of 7-25 years are not able to attain education. It means that more than 10% of
Indonesian population has not yet covered by the Constitution. In addition, the Ministry
of National Education reported that in 2011, there are 85.645 out of 356.192 ABKwas in
special schools (SLB), primary special schools (SDLB), and integrated schools
(Kemendiknas, 2010). It means that up to 2011, the policy of education in Indonesia only
covered 24% of ABK.
Along with the international movements of education for all, the Indonesia
governments commitment to it led to the development of a policy on inclusive education
entitled Permendiknas Number 70 Year 2009. Several initiatives have been embarked
upon to facilitate the effective implementation of the inclusive education system. The city
of Yogyakarta and Surakarta are among the cities in the 33 provinces implementing the
policy of inclusive education. This paper reviews the implementation of policy of
inclusive education in both cities. The description of this reviews include the government
role and society participation as well as some constraining factors of the implementation.

Policy of Education in Indonesia

Religious value, tolerant, and respect for individual differences as the characteristic of
Pancasila -the national emblem of Indonesia consisting of five pillars with the national
motto of Unity in Diversity (Bhineka Tunggal Ika)- have been the evidence of inclusive
values in Indonesia for decades. However, related to the policy of inclusive education,
Indonesia formally declared the Indonesia towards inclusive education in 2004.
Correspondingly, the Department of Education announced the list of inclusive schools in
some provinces. Up to 2007, the number of inclusive schools reached 796 for 33
provinces (17 preschool, 648 elementary schools, 75 junior high schools, and 56 senior
high schools -see table 1). The increasing numbers of inclusive schools shows the
achievement of government initiative in implementing inclusive education in Indonesia.

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Table 1. Number of Schools Implementing Inclusive Education in 2007

No

Provinces
TK

SD

1. Nangroe Aceh Darusalam

2. Sumatera Utara
13
3. Sumatera Barat
28
4. Riau
5. Kepulauan Riau
6. Jambi
1
7. Bengkulu
8. Sumatera Selatan
2
13
9. Bangka Belitung
2
10. Lampung
7
11. DKI Jakarta
3
37
12. Banten
59
13. Jawa Barat
114
14. Jawa Tengah
1
116
15. DI Yogjakarta
51
16. Jawa Timur
9
53
17. Kalimantan Barat
4
18. Kalimantan Tengah
1
19. Kalimantan Selatan
14
20. Kalimantan Timur
2
21. Bali
4
22. Nusa Tenggara Barat
38
23. Nusa Tenggara Timur
12
24. Sulawesi Utara
7
25. Gorontalo
3
26. Sulawesi Tengah
4
27. Sulawesi Tenggara
5
28. Sulawesi Barat
2
29. Sulawesi Selatan
1
38
30. Maluku
31. Maluku Utara
4
32. Papua Barat
33. Papua
4
Total Number
17
648
Data adapted from Direktorat Pembinaan SLB,2007

Level
SMP
1
3
3
6
4
1
16
3
6
11
4
9
4
1
8
3
2
1
1
75

Number
SMA
1
1
2
10
2
14
5
5
7
4
1
1
4
56

14
32
3
8
4
16
2
9
66
64
134
133
60
78
4
1
22
4
4
47
19
9
3
4
5
3
40
4
4
796

Indonesia so far experinces three approach/system in implementing its

educational policy: segregation, integration, and inclusion. The movements of educational
policy in Indonesia is as shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1: The Movements of Policy of Education in Indonesia

The movements of policy of education in Indonesia

+ < 1986

I
O

I
+ 1988 - 2000
O

+ > 2000

O
N

Inclusive education emerged as a form of dissatisfaction against the use of

segregation and integration systems within the education system for children with special
needs. The perspectives on inclusive education vary, nonetheless, the bottom line is the
same, that inclusion is not just for students with disabilities, but rather for all the students,
educators, parents, and community members. It also means that in the policy of
education, the inclusion perspective determines the reach of social justice. The
perspective of inclusion will not only increase the quality of a public policy (including
policy on education), but also diminish inequality and injustice. This is in line with those
stated in the Salamanca Statement that inclusive education means that :
schools should accommodate all children regardless of their physical,
intellectual, social, emotional, linguistic or other conditions. This should
include disabled and gifted children, street and working children, children
from remote or nomadic populations, children from linguistic, ethnic or
cultural minorities and children from other disadvantaged or marginalized
areas or groups.
The segregation approach, the oldest facilitation system for children with special
needs, places them within a special school, separated from other children in the same age
group. Segregation model does not guarantee the chance for children with special needs
to be able to develop their potentials optimally. The segregation model is philosophically
irrational, as it aims to prepare children with special needs to integrate with the general
society by segregating them from that exact society. Learning from the segregation
system, the integration model, also known as mainstreaming, emerged as a new approach
to education facilitation. Integration is a term commonly used to describe the process of
putting together children with special needs in to a regular class. Integration usually
focuses on a group of children with special needs, and without considering that any child
can be integrated.

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In the concept of special school or segregation, the special education component

is a part from the general education system, whereas in integrated approach it is a part of
the general education. Inclusive education goes one step further, that is an integral part of
the general education system (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Segregation, Integration, and Inclusion in the general system

SEGREGATION

A PART OF THE
GENERAL SYSTEM

INTEGRATION

A PART OF THE
GENERAL SYSTEM

INCLUSION

INTEGRAL PART OF
THE GENERAL SYSTEM

Inclusive education is a most recent paradigm of education standpoint addressing

the demands of an ever-increasing global interdependence, particularly addressing the
goals of achieving the education for all. Mitchell, De lange, and Thuy (2008) said that
inclusive education represents a new agenda for educational reform spanning a wide
range of various dimensions. The movement towards inclusive education in Indonesia is
also in line with the government regulation no. 20/ 2003 about National Education
System which explains that the implementation of education for learners with disabilities
or having extraordinary intelligences to be held in an inclusive or a special school, as well
as the government regulation no. 19/2005 on National Education Standards.
The policy of inclusive education and its implementation in Indonesia include six
phases: trial, socialization, institution strenghtening, regulation, and construction and
development (Kemendiknas, 2010). The trial phase was implemented in 1992-2002
targetting seven primary schools in Karangmojo Gunungkidul Yogyakarta. Based on the
findings, it was recommended to develop inclusive education in Indonesia. The phase of
socialization was done, for instance, through the Act No. 20/2003 about the National
Education System. In 2003 the Ministry of Education also issued a decree to Department
of Education through out the provinces and regencies to appoint at least one school in
each level as an inclusive schools. In some provinces and regencies the Permendiknas No.
70/2009 is followed by Act of provinces /regencies government (Law of governor/mayor)
regarding inclusive education in the province/regency.
For the phase of institution strenghtening, in 2004, it was established pilot
inclusive schools supported with some trainings and funding subsidy from the

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government. Some universities and interested organization also conducted some

assesments and trainings related to inclusive education. The phase of regulation indicated
by the Permendiknas no. 70/2009 in order to gain a well-regulated implementation. At the
phase of construction and development, the focus was expanding the access and
improving the quality. Central Kalimantan and North Maluku was the area of the such
pilot program.

The Implementation of Inclusive Education in Indonesia

Subarsono (2008) argued that one of the variables to consider in a public policy is
"capable of promoting equity and justice in society". This means that public policy should
be accessible to all people and be fair in order to reach a democratic society. Nonetheless,
implementing a public policy is a complex things, is not just as easy as turning a palm.
Makinde (2005) revealed that :
it has been observed that policy implementation is one of the major problems
confronting developing nations .... Implementation gap can arise from the
policy itself when such a policy emanates from government rather than from
the target groups
This paper reviews the implementation of inclusive education policy in both city
of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. The findings in Yogyakarta was based on a research
conducted in 2009 while in Surakarta was based on an inisiation research conducted in
2011. A further research in Surakarta is planned to be performed in 2012.

1. Overview of the Implementation in Yogyakarta and Surakarta City

Yogyakarta city is one of the center for the implementation of the inclusive
education in Yogyakarta province. Based on the report from Department of
Education of Yogyakarta in 2009, there were nine schools which was classified as
school of inclusive education: 1). TK Aisiyah Nitikan, 2). SDN Giwangan, 3). SDN
Tamansari, 4). SDN Bangunrejo, 5). SPM Taman Dewasa Ibu Pawiyatan, 6). SMA
Muhammadiyah 4, 7). SMA Pembangunan, 8). SMK Muhammadiyah 2, and 9).
SMK Muhammadiyah 3.
The finding of the research showed that in the aspect of school qualification, the
implementation of inclusive education in Yogyakarta city has not yet scoped the
readiness for inclusive schools. The model of the service vary, include full service,
individualized service, modified service, and others. In the aspect of school
management, almost all of the schools perform the academic management although
not covered all the related academic activities. In the aspect of management of
curriculum, almost all of the schools have the mechanism of control and evaluation.
Only some was found not having the coordinator of development team for inclusive
curriculum. Majority of the schools have the strategic plan of facilities development,
however only some have the program of the facilities development in related to
students with special need.
The operational fund for inclusive education was obtained from the goverment both
central and district, private, NGOs, society, and other resources. The management of
the fund was under responsible of the schools and with the control by the
Department of Education. The mechanism of budget plan mostly accomplished by

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all of the schools components. Support from the society for the implementation of
inclusive education fairly sufficient. Most of the principals stated that inclusive
education is the proper solution for education service especially for students with
special need. In contrast, most of teachers exclaim that inclusive education is not a
good policy. Some of the response given regarding the statement is that students
with special need are better to study at home and or at the special schools (SLB).
In Surakarta city, based on our initial research in 2011, it was found that there were
eight inclusion schools with none of them was for senior high school. The mentioned
schools were 1). SDN Pajang 1, 2). SDN Petoran, 3). SD Bromantakan 56, 4). SDN
Manahan, 5). SD Khusus Bina Putera, 6). SMAN 8 Surakarta, 7). SMKN 8
Surakarta, and 8). SD Al-Firdaus Surakarta. The determination oftheschoolsis still
based on theinitiationofthe related department, and there is no provisionregarding its
stipulation.
The implementation of inclusive education in the schools was performed using the
school-based management system with inclusive perspective. The source of the fund
include from the government, parents, and other resources. In two schools in which
we gathered some further data, SD Al-Firdaus and SMKN 8, it was found that the
implementation of inclusive education in both schools were with high appreciation.
Even SD Al-Firdaus was appointed nationally as a pilot school for inclusive
education.

2. Government Support and Society Participation

Aside from the various percentage number of support, the study conducted in
Yogyakarta City in 2009 revealed that the government and society supported the
implementation of inclusive education. The society awareness to inclusive education,
both directly and indirectly, such as through a public sharing in mass media and
scientific meeting. One of the government support of inclusive education in
Yogyakarta is through the district regulation namely Peraturan Wali Kota
Yogyakarta number 47 year 2008 about the implementation of inclusive education in
Yogyakarta City.
This regulation is also based on the previous district regulation on the system of
educational policy implementation in Distrct (Perda Kota Yogyakarta number 5 year
2008). In article 15 subsection (3) it is clearly stated that:
Students with special needs has the right to receive appropriate services
based on their specific needs and in order to be optimal, it is important to
having a rule regulating the implementation of inclusive education
Peraturan Wali Kota Yogyakarta number 47 year 2008 also refers to Peraturan Wali
Kota Yogyakarta number 17 year 2007 about the medium plan of district
development in 2007-2011. Based on this regulation, the implementation principles
of inclusive education are religiousity, humanism, unity in diversity, and equality.
The goals in implementing the inclusive education in Yogyakarta city include:

1. Fulfillment ofthe right toa decent education and provide the widest
possible access for al lchildren, including ABK

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2. Realization of equitable implementation of learning system sareviable and

qualified in accordanc ewith the conditions, potential and needs of
individual students
3. The realization of the social society formation as an integral part of the
family, community, and nation
In the mayor regulation is also attached the data of the inclusive schools in the
city of Yogyakarta. This data is slightly different from that obtained in the initial design
of this study. This due to the mayor regulation, at the time of the study performed, was
not yet issued even though it is mentioned in the document that it was signed on 18
September 2008. However, these nine schools are expected to represent the
implementation of inclusive education in the city of Yogyakarta because they are
pioneers in implementing the policy of inclusive education. In addition, all the nine
schools also include in the new list of the inclusive schools. The new list of the inclusion
schools, which include 14 schools, is as shown in table 2 below.

Tabel 2. Inclusive Schools in Yogyakarta City

No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.

Nama Sekolah
BIAS Special School
SD Giwangan
SDIT BIAS
SD Muhammadiyah Miliran
SD Tamansari 1
SD TM Ibu Pawiyatan
SD Bangunrejo II
SMK Muhammadiyah 2 Gondokusuman
SMK Muhammadiyah 3 Yogyakarta
SMP TD Ibu Pawiyatan
SMU Muhammadiyah 4
SMU Pembangunan
TK ABA
SD Tumbuh

In Surakarta city, several public issues associated to inclusive education found

were the real action related to sustainable policies in accordance with the provisions of
Permendiknas 70/2009. Preparation and readiness of supporting resources (human
resources, funds, and infrastructure) need to be the priority in the government's agenda.
Similarly, regarding the implementation of operational procedures, a clear and
implementable regulation was needed as a primary reference.
Nevertheless, in the aspect of efficiencyis found that there was an increase in the
quality of education. Opinion in related to support from government and society was also
found quite positive. The schools choosen to implement inclusive education was
determined by the decree of the department of education of Surakarta. The decree was
provided into each level from primary to high school. For example, the decree number
423/2224/SD-AUD/2010
for
primary
school
and
the
decree
number
897.2/1852.A/SMP/2010 for senior high school.

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Discussion and Concluding Remarks

Indeed, achieving education for all is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand. There
are some factors influence the attemps to reach the sublime goals. For instance, the huge
constrains of involving all people without differentiate their conditions. Loreman (2001)
and Grenot-Scheyer et al (2001) stated that even children with the most severe of
disabilities, can work if the schools have a culture of shared values and are genuinely
committed to improving their practice. However, such as happen in Yogyakarta, and
possible also to occur in other cities, the inclusive schools rejected students because
she/he is with cerebral palsy. It is a difficult situation, because the available inclusive
schools mostly are for those with general disabilities or physical defect such as low
vision, deaf, or blind people.
Other concern of implementing inclusive of education is in term of supporting
facilities and infrastructure. Inclusive schools needs more teachers, or at least provide
teacher with specialisation on students with special needs (Guru Pembimbing Khusus
GPK). One of the keys of success in implementing the inclusive education is the
availability of human resources who have academic capabilities and profesionalism in the
special education (Kemendiknas, 2010). The more number of inclusive schools has to be
provided, as the number of ABK also increasing, the more the needs of GPK. The
coordinator of the manajemen of primary school Ministry of Education of Yogyakarta
stated that number of GPK in Yogyakarta is 51, while the number of inclusive school is
21 with 174 students with special needs. One of the alternatives to solve this problem is
by empower and train the regular teachers and give them an incentive of IDR 100.000150.000 to deal with such class (radarjogja.com, 2012).
Not to mention the never-end discussion on the appropriate buildings and related
supporting facilities of the schools. While the government is put this consideration into
account, some comments related to this is almost the same, that it needs a huge
investment. With those such concerns to be further discussed for the best solution, respect
and conviction on inclusive education will be a benefit for all of us and our nations.
Inclusive education is one of the ways to achieve education for all, no one left behind.
The spirit of inclusive education is to address equality access in education, that everyone
including those with special needs has the right to grow as a dignified individual and
receive good education without discriminative treatment. As stated by Mulyadi (2010)
that diversity and individual differences should not be thought as gaps and threat,
conversely, they are worth more when intertwined with each other as source of richness
and therefore not to be treated differently and exclusively.

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Substantive Autonomy in Multicultural State: Review from

Conflict Reconciliation in Aceh Province of Indonesia

Darmawan Muhammad Ali

Student of Doctoral Program of Administrative Science,
University of Brawijaya, Faculty of Administrative Science, Indonesia
Email: [email protected]
Abstract: Arab spring phenomena have enlisted the newest evidence on how any form of
centralized governments are no longer preferable. Thus, decentralized governments have come to
surface to offer a new solution for most of countries experienced various kinds of governmental
conflicts. In a multicultural country, such as Indonesia, local value is one of the strength for
decentralized government. Conflict reconciliation in Aceh Province of Indonesia may be seen as
an anomaly case for not following standard conflict reconciliation done in many countries
initiated by establishing Truth and Reconciliation Commission and or Human Right and Justice
Court. The conflict in Aceh Province of Indonesia is successfully reconciled by using its local
wisdom as the pacification to their local voices. Local autonomy offered by the Government of
Indonesia to Acehnese people is then elastically change into substantive autonomy by putting its
local wisdom as Acehneses local voice together with national wisdom in local government
practice. Local wisdom as the core value dimension can be a new dimension of local government
concept which has been proved suitable to reconcile conflict in a multicultural state.
Points for Practitioners, The article will be of interest to practitioners concerned about
decentralization and autonomy policy in a multicultural state, especially about the use of local
value within local government practices. It demonstrates that even in a multicultural state
experiencing highly diverse administrative system such as Indonesia there is and has for centuries
a large variety of local governmental tradition that continue to re-grow under decentralization
policy and elastically change into substantive autonomy by the time local community has learned
their own strengths.

Keywords: substantive autonomy, decentralization, local government.

Introduction
Arab spring phenomena have enlisted the newest evidence on how any form of
centralized governments are no longer preferable. Centralized and or authoritarian
governments embraced by most countries in Arabian Peninsula have been coming to its
ends. Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt, Libya, Syria are few of those countries struggling for their
governmental reforms. In administration, there almost always occur mutual contradictory
pairs (Simon, 1946: 136). In case of this Herbert Simons proverb, when the principle of
centralized government began to fade and no longer satisfying, its mutual contradictory
pair, which is decentralization, will blossom and become something promising for the
administration reformist. This theory proved to be true for the case of Indonesia. The fall
of Soeharto New Order of centralized government regime in 1998 was the starting point
for Indonesian reformist to turn upon decentralized government. Decentralization, by its

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concept, will come to some kind of agreement on establishing new autonomous regions,
local authorities and local governments (Hoessein, 2009: 89).
This has been also experienced by Indonesia. The change of model, pattern and
form of government in Indonesia from centralized to decentralized government is the
cause of the blooming and blossoming of the spirit of the implementation of government
based on regionalism and localism throughout the country, including in Aceh Province.5
This also, indirectly, underlied the peace process to the three-decade vertical conflict in
Aceh. Another catalyst that led to a peace agreement in Aceh Province is the greatest
natural disaster ever happened over decades, the 8.9 MMI of earthquake and tsunami on
26th December 2004 (Prez, 2009: 46).
The three-decade vertical conflict in Aceh, including governmental and
bureacrative conflict, was ended successfully by using reconciliation mechanism. Instead
of having some satisfying explaination on the conflict resolution, it remains some
conceptual gaps. Conceptually, the theory of 'exit' and 'voice' from Hirschman (1970)
described the kinds of response on an organizational decline including organization of
local government. When experiencing the decline in an organization then the response
chosen is whether to exit the organization or stay within organization by having the voice
heard. This was not what happened in Aceh. The theory of 'exit' and 'voice' has not been
able to explain the anomaly of the resolution of the conflict in Aceh.
When a peace agreement was signed through the Memoradum of Understanding
(MoU) Helsinki, Acehnese people represented by GAM spoke out their voices (local
voice) to GoI which can be seen in most of Articles of Act No. 11 of year 2006 on The
Government of Aceh as the initial condition to improve the new GAM-GoI relations on
ending the conflict. Some of local voices such as the establishment of a Truth and
Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Human Rights Court have not come to realize.
Both local exit (local choice) and local voice from Acehnese people in respond to the
decline of local government in Aceh were not as what Hirscman (1970) theorized.
However, conflicts can still be terminated and the stability of the implementation of local
government began to take shape.
Another conceptual gap is related to the concept of local government proposed by
Muttalib and Ali Khan (1982) which is said to be built on the basis of six important
dimensions, namely: social, economic, geographic, legal, political and administrative
dimensions. In the social and geographic dimensions, Muttalib and Ali Khan (1982: 2-4,
6-8) mentioned the importance of the individual role who inhabit in a region that has its
own local government but not explicitly told about the importance of the value brought
by each individual both as individuals and as groups of individuals that form a society.
These Individual values cannot be put aside for their importance is not less than the other
six local government dimensions. It seems to be out of arena of attention of Muttalib and
Ali Khan (1982) to use individual core value as one of dimension of the local government
concept.

Nomenclature of provincial government for Aceh based on Act No. 11 of year 2006 is Aceh Province replacing the
name of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) Province in Act No. 18 of year 2001. This nomenclatural change has yet
not been socialized properly since the name of NAD Province instead of Aceh Province is still used in many occasions.

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In general, the principle of decentralization is also not free from political and
economic motives. Descriptions on decentralization proposed by many theorists have led
to somekind of agreement of decentralization types, which are devolution,
deconcentration, delegation, privatization and deregulation. Of the five forms of
decentralization, devolution and deregulation are granted on the political and legal
reasons; deconcentration and delegation are implemented due to administrative reasons;
and privatization is definitely chosen for economic reasons.
It is apparent that the reason for using decentralization principles has not been
caused by the human essence that occupies space and time where the government is
practiced. In addition, Hirschmans theory is yet not sufficient enough to explain what
happened in Aceh. So, it must be 'something else' that made it possible in Aceh case
beside local exit and local voice in response to the decline of Aceh local government as
an organization. The conflict can be still elegantly reconciled though. Is the local wisdom
of Acehnese people as of that 'something else' that can be a new complementary concept
to the Hirschmans theory of local voice and local exit? So, how should we explain the
presence of local wisdom in local government practices in Aceh case?

Types of Decentralization in Indonesia

Up until now, the debates on thenotionof decentralizationhave yet notgiven any clear
definition ofthe term itself. Smith(1985: 18-45) chose thephrase'decentralization intheory'
ratherthan using thephrase'decentralization theory, because in his argument,
decentralizationcan beviewed fromvarioustheories. Onething for sure in
decentralizationconcept is that the existences ofthelevels of government, central
government andlocal governments. As example, CheemaandRondinelli(1983: 18)said
that:
Decentralization is the transfer of planning, decision-making, or
administrative authority from central government to its field organizations,
local administrative units, semi autonomous and parastatal organizations,
local government, or non-government organizations
In the case of Indonesia, decentralization has experienced many types and
patterns of implementation initiated by the declaration of independence by the founding
fathers. Later, it was followed by the creation of some laws on decentralization.6
Decentralization in Indonesia has been spanned accordingly. The following action of the
latest law on decentralization is the rapid growth of regional expansion. Up until
December 20087 it had been officially approved 215 new autonomous regions consisting
of 7 new provinces, 173 new regencies and 35 new cities. In total, up until 2009,
Indonesia has 33 provinces, 398 regencies and 93 cities (BPS, 2010).
Table 1. shows that the goal of decentralization in Indonesia is changing upon the
era of government. This change is likely to follow what had been argued by Painter and
Peters (2010: 10) who mentioned that the administrative tradition of a country can be
changed due to copying, coercive, and or normative way. Referring to Smith (1985),
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Hoessein (2009), Muluk (2009) and Indonesia (1999; 2004), the range of decentralization
implementation in Indonesia can be classified into devolution (political decentralization),
deconcentration (administrative decentralization), and delegation (functional
decentralization) or also called the duty of assistance (medebewind).
Table 1. The Goal(s) of Decentralization in Indonesia in Every Era of Government
No

Era of Government

1.

Dutch Colonialism

2.

Dutch Colonialism

3.

Old Order

4.
5.
6.

Old Order (Demokrasi

Terpimpin)
New Order
Reform Order

7.

Indonesia Bersatu

Era of Decentralization
Act on Decentralization
1903
Bestuurhervormingswet
1922
Act No. 1 of 1945; Act No.
22 of 1948; Act No. 1 of
1957
Act No. 18 of 1965
Act No. 5 of 1974
Act No. 22 of 1999

Act No. 32 of 2004

Goal(s) of Decentralization
Efficiency
Efficiency and participation
Democratization of
government
Government stability and
efficiency
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Democracy, popular
participation, equity and
justice, and consideration of
local potential and diversity
Likewise Act No. 22 of
1999 with addition on the
principle of broadest
autonomy as the concern to
constitution amendment

However,as a multicultural country with many kinds of decentralized local

governance, Indonesia should also be more prepared and aware of the ineffectiveness of
the decentralization implementation. Ink (1993: 276-277) in the De Guzman and Reforma
(1993) says that the failure of decentralization can be caused by several problems that
commonly occur: (1) undermining decentralization (e.g. local elites informal behavior to
always ask for guidance from central government), (2) capacity building (e.g. lack of
local bureaucracy resources and competency), and (3) clear delegation.

Elasticity of Autonomy in Multicultural State

Fleras (2009: 210) said that the central challenge for the 21st century is gradually taking
shape; namely, to improve the society-building prospect of living together with difference
under an inclusive governance. In other words, it can be said that the state should no
longer treat a person or certain people or society differently because of their differences.
The diversity of ethnic, racial, religious, cultural, economic and political ideology has
been seen as an added value that in turn can strengthen the government. There is no single
country in this world which has homogeneity within. Heterogeneity (or so called
diversity) can occur within a country by the meaning of wide range of geographic

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landscape, demography, history, and culture etc. Therefore, the diversity, culture in
particular, has provided a better understanding toward multiculturalism. Vasta (1996: 48)
said that multiculturalism as a form of public policy has central attention on the
management of cultural diversity. Multiculturalism is a part of a strategy to establish
socio-cultural relations. Fleras (2009) concluded this as a form of living together
differently without those differences getting in the way of living together equitably. Thus,
Indonesia can be said as one of the most advantaging country by means of its
multiculturalism.
Indonesia is the largest archipelagic country which has no less than 13,000 large
and small islands. Manan (2010: 128) said that Indonesia is inhabited by at least 300
ethnic groups with no less than 200 different types of spoken language. Multiculturalism
in Indonesia is not only limited to ethnic and language. Indonesia, with population of
about 236.7 million people (BPS, 2010), is still enriched with religious diversity and wide
range of geographic landscape (e.g. coastal, swamp, plains, hills, forests, mountains, seas,
rivers etc). This complexity reflects the truly social richness of Indonesian
multiculturalism.
According to Vickers (2005: 2) and Manan (2010: 128), diversity and 'the depth'
of Indonesian culture is a product of the spirit and nature of openness that exists in every
Indonesian individual to the new ideas and practices which can be seen from the number
of foreign cultural influences in Indonesian culture such as the influences from China,
India, Western and Islamic civilizations in Indonesian daily life. It is also likely to come
to the explaination of why the diversity of Indonesian culture varies greatly from one
region to another. So as a multicultural state, cultural diversity should be valued more and
may be the strength for Indonesia to maintain the development sustainably. Multicultural
richness in Indonesia has been adapted elegantly into the implementation of local
government by Act No. 22 of year 1999 and refined by Act No. 32 of year 2004. By this
mean, the existence of diversity throughout the country have been recognized, legalized
and permitted by law in the implementation of local government based on its locality.
Concepts and values contained in the terminology of the term 'local government'
can be traced to its root from Latin and Roman languages (Norton, 1994: 3). Latin terms
such as koinotes (community) and comitates (county) or Roman terms such as demos
(people/district), municipium (municipality) and civitas (city) can be still easily found in
use in the structure of government in many countries today. The term 'local government'
in general, according to Norton (1994: 23), is not meant as an organization governed by
representatives elected through electoral mechanisms but is meant as a community that is
able to govern themselves and inhabit in a particular area. This terminology seems also to
be translated very well by the legislation on governing local government in Indonesia.
Locality and regionalism that have gained recognition in the implementation of local
government in Indonesia is something that has come to a common understanding.

Anomalies of Conflict Reconciliation in Aceh Province of Indonesia

Conflict reconciliation in Aceh Province of Indonesia can be achieved elegantly with very
minimum negative impacts. In one hand, conflict can be reconciled but in another hand,
there are still many required conditions following the reconciliation process that are not
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Indonesia can be said as an anomaly for not working as usual standard of conflict
reconciliation. According to Bar-Siman-Tov (2004), Kim, et al. (2008), Josephs (2004)
and Braithwaite et al. (2010), the reconciliation process is always preceded by the
conscious recognition of the mistakes made by each party during the conflict, the
forgiveness and the beginning of a new relationship that creates a stable and conducive
condition. Verdoolaege (2008), Feldman, et al. (2011), Hofmann (2010), Sarkin (2008)
and Dopplick (2006) said that it can only be started: (1) after the establishment of a Truth
and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), who is in charge in creating the initial conditions
for the realization of reconciliation. TRC has become a standard for establishing peace
and social stability sustainably; and or (2) law enforcement through which establishment
of a special court for perpetrators of violence, lawlessness and human rights violations
(Braithwaite, et al., 2010; Megwalu and Loizides, 2010; and Hernawan and Indarti,
2009).
TRC Model in the process of conflict reconciliation was first introduced in the
1970s. Since the success of the Salvador Commission in the 1980s, followed by the South
African TRC 1990, TRC formation models (or similar committee) has been standardized
and used by many countries such as Nigeria, Morocco, Sierra Leone, Ghana, East Timor,
Peru, Northern Ireland and the United States of America (Sarkin, 2008: 12-13). However,
what happened in Aceh can be considered as an anomaly because of the conflict
reconciliation process in Aceh - with the recognition of mistakes by each party, the
forgiveness and the beginning of a new relationship - went so well for it has been able to
create conditions of peace and social stability without preceded by the establishment of a
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Human Rights Court as mandated
by Act No. 11 of year 2006 on the Government of Aceh. The reconciliation of the conflict
in Aceh has been going for almost 6 years by now but both institutions (TRC and Human
Right Court), as a condition for recognition of the truth and the rule of law, has not been
established yet.
This obviously does not follow the standard and trend of similar processes of
conflict reconciliation that occur in many countries. Thus, it is argued that this can be
happened by means of the use of local wisdom in the reconciliation process. Hoessein
(2009: 89) said that the formation of local self-government as the principle of
decentralization led to the recognition of the existence of an autonomous regional
locality. Hoessein (2009: 135) also added that this locality can sustain the culture and
lifestyle of local people and can be used innovatively in resolving conflicts and creating
alternatives.

Reconciliation
In general, Sarkin (2008: 4) described reconciliation as a process of 'coming together'.
This term also implies a normative and moral content as well. Reconciliation is the
reunification of two or more parties which were once unite but have splitted due to
conflicts. Sarkin (2008: 5) and Sarkin and Daly (2004: 5) said that the definition of
reconciliation may have different meanings in different country. Reconciliation can be
understood as the process of achieving national unity, peace, healing, empathy, stability,
harmony and even democracy.

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Generally speaking, most people define reconciliation as an effort to build or

restore the dignity and the worth of every person rooted in human rights and accepted by
each individual and society (Sarkin and Daly, 2008: 5). Reconciliation as a mechanism of
conflict resolution and the instrument in the transition period, according to the Sarkin and
Daly (2008: 33-50), is closely related to justice, deterrence, democracy and popular
choice. If it is so, then how can reconciliation be understood in the case of Aceh conflict
in Indonesia? In Article 229 of Act No. 11 of year 2006 on the Government of Aceh, the
Government of Indonesia (GoI) considers reconciliation as an effort to seek the truth and
resolve cases of violations of human rights where the principles of indigenous values of
people living in Aceh should be taken into account.
The essence of reconciliation is a voluntary initiative of the conflicting parties to
recognize their mistakes and their respective responsibilities and avoid to blame other
party for what have been happened. This was stated by Assefa (1993: 1-52) as he also
added that reconciliation can be done because of the internal forces from each conflicting
party to resolve the conflict. This kind of conflict handling mechanism is different from
other mechanisms such as mediation, negotiation, arbitration, adjudication and forces
which are done by the external forces (coercive conflicts resolution). Assefa (1993) also
said that reconciliation is the highest rank in the spectrum of conflict handling
mechanisms due to its mutual participation in search for solution of the conflict (see Fig.
1). Reconciliation can be both as conflict prevention and transformation and as conflict
resolution.
Figure 1. Spectrum of Conflict Handling Mechanism (Assefa, 1993)

Figure 1. shows the spectrum of conflict handling mechanisms toward the degree
of mutual participation of the conflicting parties in search for solution. The more to the
right of the spectrum the higher the degree of mutual participation of the conflicting
parties in searching for solution of conflicts they face. Conversely, the more to the left of
the spectrum the higher level of coercion by either party to impose their idea of conflict
solution to other party. Thus, the reconciliation mechanism provides mutual condition,
enables full participation of either party and eliminates the imposition in conflict
resolution. For this reason, reconciliation was the mechanism chosen to resolve conflict in
Aceh Province of Indonesia that has given success to re-attain peace after several other
conflict handling mechanisms have given no result.
Reconciliation was finally as of the conflict handling mechanism for conflict in
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failed. Related to Essefas spectrum in Figure 1, and from the empirical data found by
Kingsbury (2005), Stange and Patock (2010), and Hernawan and Indarti (2009), the
mechanism of conflict resolution implemented in Aceh, are as follow:
1. Forces, the enforcement of the Military Operational Zone (Daerah Operasi Militer,
DOM) in 1989-1998 and the 2003-2004 have failed to resolve the conflict and instead
have increased the escalation of violence and human rights violations;
2. Negotiation, the talks between GAM-GoI in the era of President Habibie in 19981999 have failed to bring peace although President Habibie gave The Ten
Government Promises to Aceh. It was because of the weakness of the government's
commitment in realizing the promises. Other negotiation step was the implementation
of Civic Emergency in 2004 when the government lowered the status of DOM in
accordance to GAM agreement to reduce the number of their military action. It also
failed to end the conflict for several reasons;
3. Mediation, this step was taken in the form of Humanitarian Pause agreement in 2000
and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (CoHA) in 2002 which was mediated by
the Henry Dunant Center (HDC). Both mediation mechanisms have also failed to be a
solution to the conflict because of the weakness of mediator and the lack of balanced
involvement in participation to end conflict from both parties; and
4. Reconciliation, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Helsinki in 2005 facilitated
by Finnish Former Prime Minister Maartii Ahtisaari from Crisis Management
Initiatives (CMI) has succeded to resolve conflict in Aceh and be the landmark to the
conflict resolution. It was then legalized by Act No. 11 of year 2006 on the
Government of Aceh which managed to bring the conflict in Aceh into its end.
For what have been achieved in realizing peace in Aceh, it can be said that
empirically and conceptually, the mechanism of conflict resolution in Aceh was
reconciliation. According to what was said by Assefa (1993), Bar-Siman-Tov (2004),
Bloomfield (2006), Kim, et al. (2008), and Braithwaite, et al. (2010), the reconciliation
process occurs in the absence of coercion of a solution of either party. Reconciliation
mechanism is always preceded by: (1) a conscious recognition of the mistakes made by
each party during the conflict, (2) a commitment to refine the negative impacts done
through a form of shared responsibility, (3) forgiving each other, and (4) establishment of
a new relationship that creates a peace, conducive, and stable condition.
For the case of Aceh, both GAM and GoI agreed to end conflict realized by MoU
Helsinki in the absence of coercion from any party. Both parties also recognize the
mistakes that have been done by each of them with a commitment to take full
responsibility and fix it. As a form of mistake recognition, responsibility and forgiveness,
GAM would hand over their 840 weapons that later be destroyed, demilitarized army and
disband their entire military wing.8On the other hand, GoI was also willing to withdraw
all non-organic police and forces from Aceh, to release all political prisoners, to give
amnesty and to reintegrate all former GAM members back into society.9 The new
relationship arrangement then realized through Act No. 11 of year 2006 on the

The 840 GAMs weapons were destroyed publicly that can be witnessed by everyone and done by Aceh Monitoring
Mission (AMM), a MoU Helsinki controlling institution with members from European and ASEAN contries.
See: Stange dan Patock (2010: 100).

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Government of Aceh as a form of new intergovernmental relationship between the central

and local government in Aceh with active involvement of all elements of society.

Local Wisdom in Acehnese Local Government Practices

Etymologically, according to Ridwan (2007: 2), local wisdom consists of two words. The
word local specifically refers to the limited interaction space with the limited
valuesystem. While wisdomis understoodas ones ability tousehis/her mind and
knowledge to actorbehaveas aresult ofassessment on things, objects, orevents thatoccur
and effect him/her. Thus, from an understanding ofthe origin ofthe term, local wisdomcan
be understood asan effort by using intellectual value(cognition) to actandbehave
towardssomething, objects, or events that occur in a particular space.
Blackwell and Colmenar (2000: 161-166) added that social change led to
fundamental changes in society. They argued that such changes can be properly managed
if there was an attempt to empower the community by strengthening the value embraced
by the whole community, and to increase community participation in solving problems
and making them as government partners. In this case, what is meant by Blackwell and
Colmenar (2000) in the process of community empowerment through the management of
social change also includes the usage of indigenous elements (local wisdom) in public
social life, especially in terms of national livelihood. Local wisdom can be a source of
potential energy absorded from the system of collective knowledge of people who live
together in a dynamic and peaceful society, which of course can be used as the resolution
to social conflict. In other word, local wisdom can be understood as local knowledge
based on cultural values of local community (local custom).
The landmarks of the usage of Acehnese local wisdom in local government
practices are: (1) imposing Islamic law, (2) the process of local governmental rebureucratization, (3) re-empowering Ulamas10 role within local government, and (4)
legalizing local political party in local democracry practices. These landmarks are
Acehnese local wisdom that have been practiced for centuries but abandoned during the
Old Order and New Order governmental regime in Indonesia. After the legalizing of Act
No. 11 of year 2006 it is coming to surface again to be used in local government
practices.

Substantive Autonomy
Following the implementation of decentralization by Act No. 22 of Year 1999 on Local
Government, the formation of new local governments and autonomous regions is the
most favourable things to be proposed throughout Indonesia. For the case of Aceh, the
formation of new local governments and autonomous regions during the period of 1999
2005 could not bring the polemic of Aceh conflict to its end and be the resolution to the
problem. Multi-dimensional conflict in Aceh that have occurred since 1976 was
successfully reconciled with an elegant way after all stakeholders are committed to
empower Acehnese local wisdom. It is legalized by Act No. 11 of year 2006 on the
Government of Aceh. It makes the phenomenon interesting because Aceh Province is the
first and the only province in Indonesia given the broadest autonomy with its 'very
special' substances. Aceh province has been granted multi-layer autonomy, local
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autonomy at local (district) level by Act No. 22 of year 1999 and Act No. 22 of year 2004
and special autonomy at provincial level by Act No. 11 of year 2006 (Indonesia, 1999;
2004; 2006) which was never given to other provinces throughout the history of the
Republic of Indonesia. Both autonomy mechanisms utilize indigenous rights which are
Acehnese local wisdom in terms of almost all aspects such as social, cultural, economic,
political and even local government practices (Indonesia, 2001; 2005; 2006).
Although Papua and West Papua Provinces of Indonesia are also granted special
autonomy but it is not as broad and autonomous as special autonomy granted to Aceh
Province. Papua and West Papua Provinces, for example, are not given authority to work
directly with foreign countries, to enforce religious law, to practice local democracy by
having local political parties and to be granted a large scale of amnesty to persons, groups
or organizations that participated in the rebellion against the state (Indonesia, 2006;
Brown, 2004: 1-2).
Review from Muklir (2003: 3) on Act No. 18 of year 2001 on Special Autonomy
for Aceh Special Province as Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province said that the special
autonomy granted to Aceh focused on four main aspects: (1) imposition of Islamic law,
(2) local revenue adjustment on natural resources, (3) local leaders direct election
mechanism, and (4) application of the local culture into the structure of local government.
While the main essence of the special autonomy brought by Act No. 11 of year 2006 on
The Government of Aceh which replaced Act No. 18 of year 2001 (Indonesia, 2006): (1)
Aceh provincial government is local government at provincial level as part of Indonesian
national governmental system, (2) Autonomy arrangements implemented in Aceh is a
subsystem of national governmental system, (3) Arrangements in Aceh and
district/municipal Qanun11 is a form of the implementation of the constitutional
obligations, (4) Arrangements on regional financial adjusment is reflected through the
granting of authority to use existing funding sources, and (5) Formal implementation of
the principle of Islamic law is onto each Moslem person residing in Aceh without
distinction of nationality and race and social status in accordance with the boundaries of
the province of Aceh.
In other words, each district/city in Aceh is handed over by the central
government the authority to regulate and administer the affairs of government and the
interests of their own community through the mechanisms of decentralization (local
autonomy) and the province of Aceh is also given special authority by the Central
Government to regulate and administer the affairs of government and interests of local
communities through the mechanism of autonomy (special autonomy) (Indonesia, 2004;
2006). Broadest autonomy mandated by Act No. 11 of year 2006 requires the Aceh
Government to make 68 Qanuns related to the implementation of this Act. For examples
is Aceh Qanun No. 7 of 2006 regarding changes to Aceh Qanun No. 2 of 2004 on the
Election of Governor, Regents and Mayors.
Weller and Wolff (2005: 234) mentioned that autonomy based on the freedom of
to utilize regional localities as 'substantive autonomy' which is a unique bargaining
between the local choice to be fully independent on their own or centralistic setting by the
central government. It makes both parties do not come with the status quo. The term 'one
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size fits all' cannot be applied because every region/district/city that receives autonomy
will have a different competence according to its local values. However, two things will
always remain relevant within substantive autonomy which are: (1) the overall
constitutional framework of the State will remain applicable, and (2) administration of an
autonomous region should be able to apply certain standards of the principle of good
governance in public institutions both politically and technically.

Conclusion
The change of principle of governmental practice from centralization to decentralization
has brought many substantial changes in Indonesian public administration. As a
multicultural state with its all cultural richness, Indonesia should apply an elastic
decentralization principle toward its local government practices. Indonesia should not
directly copy western practices into its bureaucracy. Aceh case of conflict reconciliation
can be as a theoretical base to complement theory of local government in multicultural
state. Conflict reconciliation can be done elegantly by using local wisdom within the
conflicting area. Though local wisdom varies from one area to another, it can be used as
the power to empower local people and local community for their sense of belonging of
their own needs.
Anomalies on conflict reconciliation in Aceh can be used to explain the missing
links between empirical, normative and conceptual gaps. By allowing local wisdom to be
impelemented in local government practices, autonomy mechanism in multicultural state
should be granted elastically to the area in accordance with their local values (local
wisdom). This kind of elastic autonomy with the recognition of local wisdom is
substantive autonomy. Lesson learned from Aceh conflict reconciliation has showed that
it can be elegantly done. Multicultural states should consider their inner power which is
local wisdom to be empowered in order to strengthen local government.

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The Village Independency: Decentralization Policy in

Indonesia Perspective

Didik G. Suharto
Faculty of Social and Political Science, Sebelas Maret University
Email: [email protected]

Abstract: In a variety of sectors, village has many problems. The estuary of such problems the
village faces is in the problem of regulation about the village governance system. This study aims
to analyze the implementation of decentralization in village governance; and the village
independency in decentralization policy.
Based on the result of study, the following result can be obtained: (1) the
(political/bureaucratic) authority transfer during the enactment of Act Number 22/1999 reveals
the highest/largest weight compared with the Act Number 32/2004 and Act Number 5/1974, both
in regulative and implementative levels; (2) the construction of decentralization built in governing
local government equals to that built in governing the village government; (3) the objective of
village decentralization has not been achieved because (autonomy) decentralization in Indonesia
ceases up to the regency/city government; (4) the existence of village is weak because it has no
strong position and adequate resource; (5) from administrative/economic independency
perspective, there is predisposition of improved society independency on the one hand, and
stagnancy or regression of village government independency on the other hand; (6) from the
political independency perspective, the change occurring is closely related to and highly affected
by the design of prevailing legislation, and (7) the aspects potentially affect the village
independency can be divided into internal and external factors.

Keywords:decentralization, independency, village, Indonesia

Introduction
A variety of problem portraits in rural areas has indicated that the village government
system that had been prevailed since a long time ago has not been proven as a wellestablished system. Such the problem complexities become the evidence of considerable
problems around the implementation of decentralization, particularly the village
government organization. Conceptually, this study is based on a number of real and
theoretical problems.
Some factual or empirical and theoretical problems that can be formulated and
underlined are: firstly, the fact that the implementation of decentralization in village level
has not been apparent clearly, particularly relative to position and authority of village and
the expected effect of decentralization. The decentralization policy the Indonesian nation
holds must theoretically be able to become a solution to the problems the village
government faces. In decentralized system, the lower level of government (local and

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village) has been given authorities for governing their own domestic affairs. Similarly,
the inter-governmental relationship, manifested in the relationship between village and
supra-village, logically can realize the harmonious relationship between ordinate and
subordinate so that the village independency is achieved. In fact, the change of
decentralization policy that in turn affects the village government system has not been
able to realize an effective and efficient government.
Theoretically, there are several complexities in the village government system
currently. One authority of village government under the article 206 of Act Number
32/2004 is those becoming the regency/municipals authorities that are transferred for its
governance to the village. This provision means that the act gives the
Regency/municipal mandate to undertake authority decentralization to the village. It is
not logical that a regency/municipal as a unit of autonomic government can bear on an
autonomic government as well.
In another problem, the Act Number 32/2004 also asserts the assistance task of
government, province, and/or regency/municipal government as one of village authority
forms. Theoretically, it is not appropriate, because the assistance task is not village
authority/affairs. Authority is the right inherent and given fully to the village, and
decision making as well as accountability lie in the village. Meanwhile, the assistance
task is the form of delegation from the government to village.
Act Number 32/2004 puts village in a subsystem of regency/municipal. As a
result, village that in reality is the closest to people is in a powerless position. The fact is
in contradiction with theoretical argument putting village (village government) as the
most strategic legal unit in public service because it is the closest one to society.
Subsidiary principle emphasizes that the decision making, the use of authority,
accountability and problem solving should be done at local level. The village government
is the one closest to the grassroot society. Thus, the village government actually has
strategy role and position in public service and community empowerment.
Secondly, the fact that structural and functional change has not contributed yet to
the village independency. The attempt of realizing the village independency, in fact, has
not been achieved yet up to now. Even, the Interior department admits that the design of
village government included in the Act Number 32/2004 has not been complete as the
vision and policy to build village independency, democracy and welfare.
Village dependency on the supra-village in the term of finance and development
is very high. The village government loses its capability of organizing development in its
own village. When majority income is obtained from the upper level of government, the
villages discretion in managing it independently is limited, given the provision of fund
use deriving from the upper level of government has been outlined by the fund provider.
The villages high dependency is not only in the term of finance but also in other
administrative problem, but the village community also experienced dependency relative
to its welfare.
This paper analyzes the two realities of those problems. This study belongs to a
descriptive qualitative research. The types of data needed were primary and secondary
data. The data collection was done using interview, observation, and documentation.

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Technique of analyzing data used was content analysis and phenomenological analysis.
The scope of research was divided into three dimensions: time, place, and analysis focus.
From time limitation aspect, the research focuses on 2005 to 2010 period or since the
enactment of Act Number 32/2004 and PP Number 72/2005. Meanwhile setting
limitation in this research is limited to Boyolali Regency of Central Java, particularly in
three villages (Krasak, Bendan, and Catur). Meanwhile the focus of analysis in this
research is limited to two problems: decentralization implementation in village
government organization, as well as the effect of institutional structural and functional
change on the village independency in the process of government organization and
development.

Literature Review
Defining decentralization singly is difficult to do. It is impossible to standardize the usage
of the word decentralization by seeking to give it meanings that would be acceptable
universally (Meenakshisundaram, 1999:55). Even, Montgomery stated decentralization
more as an art. Decentralization is more an art than a science (1983:231). Cheema and
Rondinelli (1983:18) defined decentralization as the transfer of planning, decisionmaking, or administrative authority from the central government to its field organizations,
local administrative units, semi-autonomous and parastatal organizations, local
governments, or non-governmental organizations.
Decentralization involves the delegation of power to lower level in a territorial
hierarchy,whether the hierarchy is one of governments within a state or offices within a
large-scale organization (Smith, 1985:1). According to Maddick, decentralization is the
legal conferring of powers to discharge specified or residual functions upon formally
constituted local authorities (Hoessein, 2000:10). Furthermore, it is explained that the
definition of decentralization actually contains two interrelated elements: autonomic area
establishment and legally power transfer to deal with certain governmental sectors, both
detailed and formulated generally.
Decentralization can be categorized into two definitions: definition from
administrative perspective and that from political perspective (Gayatri, 2007). It is line
with Smiths view that sees decentralization as the transfer of authority. Decentralization
involves authority transfer. The transferred authority can be classified broadly into both
political and bureaucratic. The political authority is surrendered when the power is
delegated or allocated between the national and local governments. Such the delegation
creates political institution with the right to make policy for areas. The bureaucratic
power derives from delegation of responsibility from central office of an organization to
the field. The discretion the organizational representative can undertake in the field
depends on what delegated in the organizational hierarchy (1985:8-9).
The implementation of decentralization policy in a country will bring about local
government in the concerned country (Supriyono, 2010:13). In addition to be
decentralization instrument, the local government plays other roles. Firstly, the local
government can effectively distribute local stress, states and unites local interest.
Secondly, the local government can give as service more efficiently than the central
government. Thirdly, the local government can plan with larger quantity of local
knowledge. Fourthly, the local government can ensure the better accountability from the

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public officials to the citizen. Finally, the local government can be an effective
communication channel between the central and people (Meenakshisundaram, 1999:6061).
Several countries are different in concept and values underlying their
understanding on the role of local government and the inter-governmental relationship.
Three important aspects that can be differentiated are: meaning and values implanted in
the term of public utility; ideal values; and relevant principles and doctrine (Norton,
1997:22-23). The relationship between central government and local government shifts
between two value poles, namely nation building and national stability on the one end,
and autonomy value on another end. The Indonesian governments formal juridical
response to this dilemma is varied over times, depending on the constitutional
configuration and political contribution in certain period of time (Tjokrowinoto, 1995).
Push-pull force between the democratic political configuration and the authoritarian one
had been occurring along the history of Republic of Indonesia country so that the
relationship between the central and local also suggested the experimental process
because it always changes along with the change of its political configuration (Mahfud,
1999:194).
The history of local/village government order had changed along with the
dynamics of national political condition and situation. (Widjaya, 2008:7). When historical
reflection is conducted, it will be found a homogenous pattern placing the village as the
systematical and sustainable base of exploitation for the sake of state interest. In colonial
era, although not all, most villages in Java had had position just like constitutional area
(Tjondronegoro, 1999:11). Despite autonomy, their economic life order was adjusted with
the colonizers interest. Village became the means of penetrating and exploiting human
and natural resource for the sake of colonial states interest through the government rule
increasingly burdening the people in the form of money and effort (Marbun (1988), Ali
(2008), Ditjen PMD (2007)). Furthermore, during Japanese colonial government in 19421945, the colonizer took over the village government system inherited by the Dutch
colonial (Marbun, 1988:26). The people in village were mobilized for the war utility.
Meanwhile, before colonialism, historically, village area is an autonomic area
(Kartohadikoesoemo, 1984:182). The village authority and obligation to undertake its
autonomic right were considerable. Except several limitations determined in the
regulation of central government and the local area above, therefore village has a full
autonomic right. Its power not only contained the government in narrow definition
(bestuur), but also the government in broader definition (regering). It is because the
village is also sovereign over justice, legislation, police, and defense.
Integration of village into state area, leads to the loss of village autonomy. The
existence of village as an independent area ends as the supra-village arises. According to
Eko and Rozaki (2005:53), village autonomy contains discretion, immunity, and capacity
principles. Integration between local discretion and capacity will bring about village
independency, namely the independency of managing the government, making decision,
and managing its own local resource consistent with the local people preference.
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of village government organization, village development, local initiative and potential

development, public service and life quality of village people in sustainable way.
The concept of independency contains several meaning (FPPD dan DRSPUSAID, 2007). Firstly, government organization and village development are based on
the local peoples initiative and preference. Secondly, consistent with the subsidiary
principle, the local people affairs at local scale should be completely decided in the
village border. Thirdly, because the state recognizes the existence of village selfgoverning, and the state also employs village for organizing the government, the state is
obliged to give fund support to village.
According to growth machine theory, when local administrative and political
structure can be reformed and reconstructed well, each potential human resource
strength (human-actor) can be raised through the commonality and social-conflict degree
reduction neutralized through a strong networking concept, village independency (village
autonomy/locality) will be realized (Dharmawan, 2006:6). The village autonomy or
village independency is highly determined by the structural and agency quality of its
government order characterized by the social independent change agent.
An alternative development that can improve the village independency is
required. The characteristic of new approach to rural paradigm includes many factors:
firstly, it is a strategic development strategy encompassing a broad area affecting directly
and indirectly the performance. Secondly, the largest focus is on endogenous (local)
assets and knowledge, as well as a little consideration to exogenous investment and
transfer. Thirdly, it is a collective government approach to the similar affairs including
local, regional, national government, and other stakeholder and subdominant role of
central government (OECD, 2006:15).
Tabel 1.Rural New Paradigm
Old Approach
New Approach
Objectives
Equalisation, farm
Competitiveness of rural areas,
income, farm
valorisation of local assets, exploitation
competitiveness
of unused resources
Key target
Agriculture
Various sectors of rural economies (ex.
sector
Rural tourism, manufacturing, ICT
industry, etc.)
Main tools
Subsidies
Investments
Key actors
National governments,
All levels of government (supra national,
farmers
national, regional and local), various
local stakeholders (public, private,
NGOs)
Sumber: OECD (2006:17)

Result and Discussion

1)

The Implementation of Decentralization in Village Government Organization

The village government system enters modernization and statehood
(cooptation by the government) during colonial era when the village became a part
of governance by the state through IGO and IGOB. Since then, the village became
the ongoing object of supra-village government interest. Through the Act Number
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with the central government emphasizing on the development paradigm and

restricting the area/village freedom, the Act Number 5/1979 is aimed at the
achievement of central government interest. The Act has authoritarianism and
centralistic spirits.
The village government variability is considered as a constraint to the
implementation of intensive building and control in order to achieve the objective
of development. Such background can be seen in the explanation of Act Number 5
of 1979, that the legislation not governing the village government uniformly is
considered as less supporting for its people to grow toward a dynamic progress.
Act Number 22 of 1999 released along with the reformation movement had
impacted the local (village) government system. Act Number 22/1999 has broad
autonomy spirit, variability, democracy, participation, and is independent in nature.
Democratization appeared from the establishment of Village Representative Body
(BPD) the members of which were selected directly by the people and separated
from the executive, the loss of village uniformity spirit, the presence of people
freedom of determining its authority and interest.
The revision to Act Number 22/1999 by the Act Number 32 of 2004 had changed
some rules about village. Act Number 32/2004 is frequently called far away from
the spirit of Act Number 22/1999, otherwise approaching the Act Number 5/1979.
On the one hand, democratization aspect of village is reduced and the control of
central government is increasingly strong; on the other hand, the aspect of public
service is more emphasized.
Theoretically, the emphasis of decentralization between the Act Number 32 of
2004, Act Number 22 of 1999, and Act Number 5 of 1974 is different. The
decentralization weight (local autonomy) according to Act Number 22/1999 is
higher than that according Act Number 32/2004. Meanwhile, the Act Number 5 of
1974 has the lowest decentralization (local autonomy) weight compared with two
alternates of it. It can be seen from the limited conception on decentralization and
authority of each act. In Smith perspective, the (political/bureaucratic) authority
transfer during the enactment of Act Number 22/1999 reveals the highest/largest
trend compared with the Act Number 32/2004 and Act Number 5/1974, in both
regulation and implementation level. The difference of decentralization emphasis
among the three legislation periods is the result of interest affinity reflecting the
direction of ruling regime. There is a correlation between the direction of
government policy and political condition and the trend of decentralization change.
The construction built in regulating the local area is the same as the on built in
regulating the village government. The regulation about village is not regulated
implicitly in 1945 Constitution. The position of village since the enactment of Act
Number 1 of 1945 to the last legislation (Act Number 32 of 2004), dos not have
strong position. The foundation supporting the position of village is not firm/clear.
The regulation ever existing contributed to the unclear village position design. The
village position vagueness affects other aspects. The position of village will really
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government arrangement, and village financial sources. Meanwhile, the authority

problem is the essential aspect of decentralization.
The authority problem frequently becomes the tug-of-war object between the
village and the upper level government. The unclear provision of authority as well
as its very minimum implementation, leads to unclear village independency future.
This fact proves the inappropriateness in designing the affair distribution
(decentralization) between the local government and village government. In this
case, subsidiary principle could be taken into consideration theoretically.
Subsidiary principle as the one that every problem should be resolved at the
smallest/lowest level, unless there is a reason urging this to be resolved at broader
level. The subsidiary principle emphasizes on the recognition on all origin
authorities the village has, before the government can take over the affair that
according to it cannot be undertaken by the village. In addition, there are several
criteria in the attempt of realizing proportionality in dividing the government
affairs: externality, accountability, and efficiency. Those aspects are not
implemented consistently so far because of such causes as unwillingness of supravillage to share authority meaning should share resource (funding, instrument, and
personnel).
The placement of village as the regency government subsystem can be said as the
governments less partiality to village. The central government and local
government have not had strong commitment and high consistency in paying
attention to village. In contrast, with its authority the regency government gives the
village less opportunity of being independent (autonomic). The attention of
government and local government to the village government organization and
development is still inadequate. The local government does not seriously give
recognition and protection over the village societal aspects.
Analyzing the village decentralization can be seen from what the role the supravillage government plays in the organizing the village government. This study had
mapped the role of supra-village government. The role of supra-village government
can be categorized in six aspects: the provisions of BPD establishment, of village
regulation, of village apparatus appointment, of village finance, as well as of
custom empowerment, preservation and development. The role of supra-village
government in organizing the village government does not ideally remove the
village sovereign. The village should be given larger discretion/freedom to
regulate its government and development with adequate resource support from the
supra-village government. Stopping decentralization only up to regency/city
level and making the village position meaningless are inappropriate.
The implication of autonomy reaching only the regency/city is village interest
marginalization. The marginalization practices can be seen, among others, in the
provision of Village Fund Allocation distribution (ADD). The village
marginalization process incurs difficulty to village for obtaining access to the
government and development resource, thereby losing its autonomy. The village
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2)

Analysis of Village Independency

In this study, the village independency is limited to two main problems:
administrative/economic independency (viewed from the structure and composition
of Village Budget and Expense (APBDesa), the villages discretion in managing
the village income, asset, and business); political independency (viewed from the
apparatus recruitment/building process, apparatus accountability, society
participation/political right manifestation, independency in policy making, and
freedom of expressing the village and custom origin right).
How independent the village is administratively and economically firstly can be
observed from the proportion of Village Original Income (PADesa) compared with
the overall village income. The contribution of PAD to the local income is
averagely supported by the village cash land so that the village cash village is
minimum (deficit), thereby the PADesa is low. The village potential (asset) that
can provide large income that has been managed (mastered) by the supra-village
government. Because PADesa is low, the proportion of upper level
(central/province/regency) government becomes higher. Similarly, the village
government funds dependency on upper level government is substantial.
Meanwhile, the allocation of fund from the external party is frequently determined,
so that the village government allocates the budget less discretionarily. The high
percentage from supra-village is sufficiently dilemmatic. On the one hand, the
village needs fund from supra-village; on the other hand the financial limitation
makes the village relies on external help, thereby affecting the village
independency. In the term of village asset and business management, the village
government has been able to manage independently and achieve the result.
The result of a study on the village independency from administrative/economic
perspective reveals the society independency tendency on the one hand, and
stagnancy or regression of village government independency on the other hand.
The shift can be seen from the keep existing and improved role of society,
compared with the role of village government tends to not changing. The village
government independency that does not develop well can occur because the
presence of designed intended deliberately to co-opt the village or the government
non-deliberateness as the impact of government incapability reality in empowering
the village, particularly in budget aspect.
The society independency has not been affected by the society potential.
Meanwhile, the society potential is largely determined by the social-economic
aspect of society. The higher the societys social-economic level, the higher is its
potential to be independent. On the contrary, the group with no adequate socialeconomic status will give limited contribution to the development.
The village political independency can be traced back into the characteristic of
village government and BPD. From the quantity and quality aspects, the condition
of government apparatus is very limited. The limited quantity and quality of village
apparatus personnel affects indirectly the village independency in serving the rights
of society members. The higher the village governments incapability of
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In the term of discretion to recruit the village government (head of village, village
apparatus, and members of BPD/LMD), the three Acts has different level. The
village government apparatus election/appointment as well as the role of
stakeholders in each act is different. The change in the village government
apparatus recruitment mechanism always follows the national political climate. The
societys freedom of electing the village officials indicates the village
independency level. The freer the society determines its choice, the more
independent is the election process proceeds. On the contrary, the more the supravillage governments role/participation, the lower is the village independency in
village government apparatus election. The independent village in electing the
village government apparatus decreases currently compared with that during the
enactment of Act Number 22/1999. The village independency of determining its
government apparatus reaches the lowest level during the enactment of Act
Number 5/1979, because of very high dominancy of supra-village.
The change of recruitment pattern and function of BPD from the former rule is
considered as weakening the role of BPD as the representative of society in the
government. The role of and existence of BPD is increasingly apparent in bridging
the society and the village government. Thus, there is a potential independency of
village government from the society root on the one hand, and the dependency of
village government the supra-village on the other hand.
The grassroot involvedness in developing policy and planning development is very
limited and more formal. The society less enthusiastically following the
mechanism of development planning the village government does because the
result of development planning (Musrenbangdes) is frequently unclear in its
implementation. Regarding the freedom of expressing the right of village origin
and custom, the tradition or ritual that is inherited from generation to generation in
certain village still operate up to now despite no customary village in the research
site. In other villages, custom survives very rarely, due to the uniformity policy in
New Order (Orba) era.
Based on the study in the field, in detail, the aspects potentially affecting the
village independency can be categorized into two factors: internal and external.
Internal factor includes the one deriving from village government (village head and
apparatus), BPD, society, and village income. The external factor includes the one
originating from regulation, upper level government (central/province/regency
government) and geographic factor.
Referring to the new rural paradigm formulated by OECD (2006), the new rural
paradigm is aimed at the creation of competitive rural areas, asset empowerment,
resource exploitation that so far is not used. When the key sector target of old
paradigm is agricultural sector, the target of new paradigm is more varied in rural
economic sector. Thus, the subsidy/help from supra village government on which
the village government relies so far should be replaced by investment approach.
Finally, the key actor of new paradigm no longer consists of national government
and peasants (farmers), but entire level of government and stakeholder at local
level (such as society and private).

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To observe the factors affecting the village independency relative to the village
institutional structure and function, Giddens structuring theory (2010) can become
reference. The composition of agents and structures is not two certain separated
phenomena or a dualism but represents duality. One primary proposition of
structuring theory is the rules and sources involved in social action production and
reproduction and a means of reproducing system (structure duality) all at once.
When the local administrative and political structure can be reformed and
reconstructed well, while each potential human resource power (human-actors) can
be raised via the commonality and reduced social conflict degree neutralized
through the strong networking concept, the village independency (read: local
autonomy/locality) will be realized (Dharmawan, 2006:6).
But the fact that should be taken into account is that the village apparatus and
society is frequently in the position of being not functioned by the supra-village.
The reality is an old legacy from the new order era. Since that era, the village
people lose its political capacity after all village institutions was under Central
Governments control and the village government loses its capability in organizing
the development in village. Thus, in addition to involving the action-reaction
between the agency and structure, there was one determinant variable, namely
supra-village variable (upper level government). The external influential factor can
be affected or intervened by the supra-village variable. The supra-village variable
can produce legal product (regulation), policy, and resource, all potential of which
affects the village independency.

Conclusion
Based on the discussion of study, several conclusions can be drawn. The
(political/bureaucratic) authority transfer during the enactment of Act Number 22/1999
reveals the highest/largest weight compared with the Act Number 32/2004 and Act
Number 5/1974, both in regulative and implementative levels. The difference of
decentralization emphasis among the three legislation periods is the result of interest
affinity reflecting the direction of ruling regime. There is a correlation between the
direction of government policy and political condition and the trend of decentralization
change. The construction of decentralization built in governing local government equals
to that built in governing the village government. There is a similarity of the keyword
between the Act Number 5/1974 or Act Number 5/1979, Act Number 22/1999, and Act
Number 32/2004 to govern either the local or the village government. The objective of
village decentralization has not been achieved because (autonomy) decentralization in
Indonesia ceases up to the regency/city governmen. The implication of autonomy
reaching only the regency/city is village interest marginalization. Act Number 5/1979,
Act Number 22/1999, and Act Number 32/2004 do not put the village in autonomic
position and only put it as a part (subsystem) of regency/city government. The existence
of village is weak because it has no strong position and adequate resource. The village
position highly determines the village authority, the relationship of village to supravillage, village government structure, and village financial sources.
Village independency is defined as capable of settling all problems at locality
level without relying on external help. From the administrative/economic perspective,

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there is a tendency of improved society independency on the one hand, and stagnancy or
regression of village government on the other hand. The shift can be seen from the keep
existing and improved role of society, compared with the role of village government
tends to not changing. From the political independency perspective, the change occurring
closely related to and highly affected by the prevailing legislation design. In addition to
the legislation design, the local potential also gives contribution to the village political
independency. The potential aspects affecting village independency can be categorized
into two factors: internal and external. Internal factor includes the one deriving from
village government (village head and apparatus), BPD, society, and village income. The
external factor includes the one originating from regulation, upper level government
(central/province/regency government) and geographic factor.

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The Role of Government Policy to Increase Competitiveness

of the Indonesian Farmer Co-operatives (Key Success of Sekar
Tanjung Dairy Milk Industry Co-operative Center in the East
Java Province)

Dwi Sulistyo
Faculty of Administrative Science, Brawijaya University of Malang
Email: -

Abstract: Farmer co-operatives, especially Dairy Industry play an important role in the
Indonesian dairy industry. Specific Character of Cooperatives is that Consumer of the
Cooperatives products is also Owner of the Cooperatives (Sudarsono Hardjosukarto, 1993), As
explained in Smith and Riethmuller (1995), Dairy Cooperative :they collect milk from dairy
farmers for sale to processing companies, provide credit to farmers and offer extension advice. A
co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common
economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democraticallycontrolled enterprise.Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility,
democracy, equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative
members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for
others.The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into
practice. Cooperatives to become more interesting in this discussion because cooperatives create
and maintain jobs, Co-operatives are significant economic actors in national economies, Large
segments of the population are members of co-operatives, and has been good defense when
economic crisis. Sekar Tanjung Dairy Industry Cooperatives has been success to increasing
competitive ability because they has been modern factory to processing milk and filling, they have
1st grade dairy milk raw material from their own members, well-managed, focus in core business,
diferentiation in production, well-established social capital, received ISO, and supported by good
government policy and commitments.

Keywords:Competitiveness, Government Policy

Co-operatives create and maintain employment

Co-operatives provide over 100 million jobs around the world, 20% more than

multinational enterprises.
In Argentina, co-operatives are responsible for providing direct employment to over
233,000 individuals. (Source: Instituto Nacional de Asociativismo y Economia Social
(INAES), September 2007)
In Bolivia, 1590 co-operatives provide 32,323 direct jobs and 128,180 indirect jobs.
(Source: Diagnstico Nacional Cooperativo (DNC), 2008 as reported in Boletn
Informativo aciamricas.coop N65, December, 2008 )

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 In Canada, co-operatives and credit unions employ over 155,000 people. The

Desjardins movement (savings and credit co-operatives) is the largest employer in the
province of Qubec.
In Colombia, the co-operative movement provides 137,888 jobs through direct
employment and an additional 559,118 jobs as worker-owners in workers cooperatives - providing 3.65% of all jobs in the country. (Source: CONFECOOP.
Gestin para construire una mejor opcin de vida: Desempeno del Sector
Cooperativo Colombiano 2009)
In Czech Republic, 1,298 co-operative societies with 785,202 individual members
provide 56,042 jobs. (Source: Selected Data on the Czech Co-operative Movement in
2009)
In France, 21,000 co-operatives provide over 1million jobs representing 3.5% of the
active working population. (Source: Top 100 des Entreprises Coopratives et
panorama sectoriel, 2010)
In Germany, 8,106 co-operatives provide jobs for 440,000 people.
In Indonesia, co-operatives provide jobs to 288,589 individuals. (Source: Ministry of
Co-operative & SMEs, Indonesia, 2004)
In Iran, co-operatives have created and maintain 1.5 million jobs. (Source:
http://www.taavongaran.ir/En/ )
In Italy, 70,400 co-operative societies employed nearly 1 million people in 2005.
(Source: Camere di Commercio d'Italia, "Secondo rapporto sulle imprese
cooperative")
In Kenya, 250,000 people are employed by co-operatives.
In Slovakia, the Co-operative Union represents more 700 co-operatives who employ
nearly 75,000 individuals.
In Spain, co-operatives provided jobs to 21.6% of the labour market in 2007. (Source:
Ministerio de Trabajo e Inmigracin. Secretara General de Empleo. Direccin
General de Fomento de la Economa Social, del Trabajo Autnomo y de la
Responsabilidad Social de las Empresas)
In the United States, 30,000 co-operatives provide more than 2 million jobs ( Source:
National Co-operative Business Association www.ncba.coop/ncba/about-coops/research-economic-impact)
The Co-operative Movement brings together over 1 billion people around the
world. The United Nations estimated in 1994 that the livelihood of nearly 3 billion
people, or half of the world's population, was made secure by co-operative enterprise.
These enterprises continue to play significant economic and social roles in their
communities. Below are some facts about the Movement that demonstrate their relevance
and contribution to economic and social development.

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Large segments of the population are members of co-operatives

In Asia 45.3 million people are members of a credit union. (Source: Association of

Asian Confederation of Credit Unions, Annual Report 2007/2008)

In Argentina, there are 12,670 co-operative societies with over 9.3 million members -

approximately 23.5% of the population. (Source: "Las Cooperativas y las Mutuales

en la Repblica Argentina", Instituto Nacional de Asociativismo y Economia Social
(INAES), 30 June 2008)
In Belgium, there were 29,933 co-operative societies in 2001
In Bolivia, 2,940,211 people or one -third of the population is a member of the 1590
co-operatives. ( Source: Diagnstico Nacional Cooperativo (DNC), 2008 as reported
in Boletn Informativo aciamricas.coop N65, December, 2008)
In Canada, four of every ten Canadians are members of at least one co-operative. In
Quebec, approximately 70% of the population are co-op members, while in
Saskatchewan 56% are members. Source: Co-operative Secretariat, Government of
Canada.
In Colombia over 4.8 million people or 10.6% of the population are members of the
8,124 co-operatives in the country. The movement reports an annual growth rate of
7.78% with 348,249 new members joining co-operatives in 2009. (Source:
CONFECOOP. Gestin para construire una mejor opcin de vida: Desempeno del
Sector Cooperativo Colombiano 2009)
Costa Rica counts over 10% of its population as members of co-operatives.
Finland's, S-Group has a membership of 1,468,572 individuals which represents 62%
of Finnish households. (Source: SOK Corporation Annual Report 2004)
In France, 23 million people are members of one or more co-operatives or
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of at least one co-operative and 1 in every 3 persons is a member of co-operative bank.

(Source: Top 100 des Entreprises Coopratives et panorama sectoriel, 2010)
In Germany, there are 20 million people who are members of co-operatives, 1 out of 4
people.
In Iran, there are over 130,000 co-operative societies with 23 million members or
approximately 33% of the population. (Source: http://www.taavongaran.ir/En/)
In Indonesia, 27.5% families representing approximately 80 million individuals are
members of co-operatives. (Source: Ministry of Co-operative & SMEs,
Indonesia,2004)
In Japan, 1 out of every 3 families is a member of a co-operatives.
in Kenya 1 in 5 is a member of a co-operative or 5.9 million and and 20 million
Kenyans directly or indirectly derive their livelihood from the Co-operative
Movement.
In India, over 239 million people are members of a co-operative.
In Malaysia, 6.78 million people or 27% of the total population are members of cooperatives.(Source: Ministry of Entrepreneur and Co-operative Development,
Department of Co-operative Development, Malaysia, Statistics 31 December 2009)
In New Zealand, 40% of the adult population are members of co-operatives and
mutuals. (Source: New Zealand Co-operative Association, 2007)
In Norway of 4.8 million people, 2 million are members of co-operatives. A lot of
people are members of several co-operatives, therefore, the total number of
memberships are much higher. (Source: The Co-operative Centre of Norway)
In Paraguay, 783,000 people or 18% of the population are members of 1,047 cooperatives. These have a direct impact on the livlihoods of over 6 million people.
(Source: Instituto Nacional de Cooperativismo, INCOOP)
In Singapore, 50% of the population (1.6 million people) are members of a cooperative.
In the United States, 4 in 10 individuals is a member of a co-operative (25%).
Co-operatives are significant economic actors in national economies

In Belgium, co-operative pharmacies have a market share of 19.5%.

In Benin, FECECAM, a savings and credit co-operative federation provided USD 16

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In Brazil, co-operatives are responsible for 37.2% of the agricultural GDP in 200 and
total GDP of 5.39% in 2009. Brazilian agricultural co-operatives exported their
products for a total of USD 3.6 billion. Health co-operatives provided medical and
dental services to 17.7 million people. (Source: Organisation of Brazilian Cooperatives: Report 2010)
In Bolivia, Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crdito "Jess Nazareno" Ltda. (CJN) handled
25% of the savings in Bolivia in 2002.
Canadian maple sugar co-operatives produce 35% of the world's maple sugar
production.
In Cte d'Ivoire co-operatives invested USD 26 million for setting up schools,
building rural roads and establishing maternal clinics.
In Colombia, the 8,124 co-operatives are responsible for 4.96% of the GDP in 2009 .
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some sectors are providing a significant proportion of the jobs - 22.27% of all health
sector jobs are provided by co-operatives, 14.7% of the jobs in the transport sector, 7.7
% in agriculture and 6.44% of the jobs in the financial sector. Co-ops provide 91% of
all microcredit in the country. (Source: CONFECOOP. Gestin para construire una
mejor opcin de vida: Desempeno del Sector Cooperativo Colombiano 2009)
In Cyprus, the co-operative movement held 30% of the market in banking services,
and handled 35% of all marketing of agricultural produce.
In Denmark, consumer co-operatives in 2007 held 36.4% of consumer retail market.
(Source: Coop Norden AB Annual Report 2007)
Finnish co-operative groups within Pellervo were responsible for 74% of the meat
products, 96% of dairy products; 50% of the egg production, 34% of forestry products
and handled 34.2% of the total deposits in Finnish banks.
In France, the co-operative movement has a turnover of 181 billion Euros. Cooperatives handle 60% of retail banking, 40% of food and agricultural production, and
25% of retail sales. (Source: Top 100 des Entreprises Coopratives et panorama
sectoriel, 2010)
Hungary, consumer co-operatives members of Co-op Hungary are responsible for
14.4% of the national food and general retail sales in 2004. (Source: Co-op Hungary,
Statistical Data 2004)
In Iran, co-operatives contribute 6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). (Source:
http://www.taavongaran.ir/En/)
In Japan, the agricultural co-operatives report outputs of USD 90 billion with 91% of
all Japanese farmers in membership. In 2007 consumer co-operatives reported a total
turnover of USD 34.048 billion with 5.9% of the food market share. (Source: Co-op
2007 Facts & Figures, Japanese Consumers' Co-operative Union)
In Kenya, co-operatives are responsible for 45% of the GDP and 31% of national
savings and deposits. They have 70% of the coffee market, 76% dairy, 90%
pyrethrum, and 95% of cotton.
In Korea, agricultural co-operatives have a membership of over 2 million farmers
(90% of all farmers), and an output of USD 11 billion. The Korean fishery cooperatives also report a market share of 71%.
In Kuwait, the Kuwaiti Union of Consumer Co-operative Societies whose members
are 6.5% of the Kuwaiti population handled nearly 70% of the national retail trade in
2007.
In Latvia, the Latvian Central Co-operative Union is responsible for 12.3% of the
market in the food industry sector.
In Mauritius, in the agricultural sector, co-operators play an important role in the
production of sugar, vegetable, fruit and flower, milk, meat and fish. Nearly 50% of
sugar-cane planters are grouped in co-operatives and the share of co-operatives in the
National Sugar Production is 10%. Co-operative Societies also account for more than
60% of national production in the food crop sector - 755 of onion consumption, 40%
of potatoes and about 70% of fresh green vegetables are produced by co-operatives. In
addition, the Co-operative bus sector represents some 30% of the national bus
transport. (Source: Ministry of Industry, Small & Medium Enterprises, Commerce &
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 In Moldova, the Central Union of Consumer Co-operatives is responsible for 6.8% of

the consumer market.

In New Zealand, co-operatives are responsible for 95% of the dairy market and 95%
of the export dairy market. They hold 70% of the meat market, 50% of the farm
supply market, 70% of the fertiliser market, 75% of the wholesale pharmaceuticals,
and 62% of the grocery market. (Source: New Zealand Co-operative Association,
2007)
In Norway, agricultural co-operatives hold 96% of the market for raw milk and 55%
of the cheese market, 80% of the imber market, over 70% of the egg and fur markets,
and 52% of the seed market. The 130 consumer co-operatives have 24% of the
consumer market, 71 co-operative building and housing associations hold 15% of the
housing stock in Norway and in urban areas like Oslo hold 40% the housing market;
insurance co-operative provide hold 30% of the non-life insurance market. (Source:
The Co-operative Centre of Norway and Norwegian Agricultural Statistics, 2008.
In Poland, dairy co-operatives are responsible for 75% of dairy production.
In Portugal, approximately 3000 co-operatives are responsible for 5% of the Gross
National Product of the country. (Source: Prime Minister of Portugal address to ICA
Expo, 23 Oct. 2008)
Co-operatives and mutuals in Scotland account for 4.25% of the Scottish Gross
Domestic Product, having an annual turnover of GBP 4 billion and assets of GBP 25
billion. ( Source: Co-operative Development Scotland web site, and "Co-operatives in
Scotland: A powerful force....", 2007)
In Singapore, consumer co-operatives hold 55% of the market in supermarket
purchases. NTUC Fairprice was the 2nd largest retailler in Singapore with a S$1.65
billion in turnover. (Source: AsiaOneBusiness: Dairy Farm is top retailer in S'pore,
20 August 2009)
In Slovenia, agricultural co-operatives are responsible for 72% of the milk production,
79% of cattle; 45% of wheat and 77% of potato production.
In Sweden, consumer co-operatives held 17.5% of the market in 2004. (Source: Coop
Norden AB annual report 2004)
In Switzerland, the two largest consumer co-operatives - Migos and Coop - are
responsible for 8% of the GDP of Switzerland.
In the UK, the largest independent travel agency is a co-operative.
In Uruguay, co-operative produce 90% of the total milk production, 340% of honey
and 30% of wheat. 60% of co-operative production is exported to over 40 countries
around the world.
In Vietnam, co-operatives contribute 8.6% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
30,000 co-operatives in the United States that operate 73,000 places of business
throughout the U.S. own more than USD 3 trillion in assets, and generate over USD
500 billion in revenue and USD 25 billion in wages. (Source: National Co-operative
Business Association www.ncba.coop/ncba/about-co-ops/research-economic-impact)

What is a co-operative?
A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their
common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned
and democratically-controlled enterprise. Ranging from small-scale to multi-million

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dollar businesses across the globe, co-operatives employ more than 100 million women
and men and have more than 800 million individual members.

What is the co-operative difference?

Co-operatives are enterprises that put people at the centre of their business and not
capital. Co-operatives are business enterprises and thus can be defined in terms of three
basic interests: ownership, control, and beneficiary. Only in the co-operative enterprise
are all three interests vested directly in the hands of the user.
Co-operatives put people at the heart of all their business. They follow a
broaderset of values than those associated purely with making a profit. Because cooperatives are owned and democratically-controlled by their members (individuals or
groups and even capital enterprises) the decisions taken by co-operatives balance the need
for profitability with the needs of their members and the wider interests of the
community.
Co-operatives are also enterprises that follow a set of principles and values - The
Co-operative Principles. The Co-operative Identity Statement elaborated in 1995 by the
ICA is the internationally recognised definition of the co-operatives, its values, and
principles.
Spain (Catalunya): Les cooperatives
United Kingdom: There is an alternative
Uruguay: Que es una cooperativa?

The co-operative model of enterprise can be applied to any business activity.

They exist in traditional economic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, consumer and
financial services, housing, and production (workers' co-operatives). However, cooperative activity spans to large number of sectors and activities including car-sharing
child-care, health and social care, funeral, orchestras and philharmonics, schools, sports,
tourism, utilities (electricity, water, gas, etc.), and transport (taxis, buses, etc).
All over the world, millions of people have chosen the co-operative model of
business enterprise to enable them to reach their personal and community development
goals. Co-operatives create and maintain employment providing income; they are
responsible for producing and supplying safe and quality food and services to their
members, but also to the communities in which they operate. By putting the Co-operative
Principles and ethics in practice they promote solidarity and tolerance, while as 'schools
of democracy' they promote the rights of each individual - women and men. Cooperatives are socially conscious responding to the needs of their members whether it is
to provide literacy or technical training, or to take action against the HIV/AIDS
pandemic. Through their varied activities, co-operatives are in many countries significant
social and economic actors in national economies, thus making not only personal
development a reality, but contributing to the well-being of entire populations at the
national level.
Over 800 million people are members of a co-operative.
Co-operatives provide 100 million jobs worldwide, 20% more than multinational

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A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to

meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointlyowned and democratically-controlled enterprise.

Values
Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy,
equality, equity and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members
believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for
others.

Principles
The co-operative principles are guidelines by which co-operatives put their values into
practice.
Co-operatives are voluntary organisations, open to all persons able to use their
services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social,
racial, political or religious discrimination.

2nd Principle: Democratic Member Control

Co-operatives are democratic organisations controlled by their members, who actively
participate in setting their policies and making decisions. Men and women serving as
elected representatives are accountable to the membership. In primary co-operatives
members have equal voting rights (one member, one vote) and co-operatives at other
levels are also organised in a democratic manner.

3rd Principle: Member Economic Participation

Members contribute equitably to, and democratically control, the capital of their cooperative. At least part of that capital is usually the common property of the co-operative.
Members usually receive limited compensation, if any, on capital subscribed as a
condition of membership. Members allocate surpluses for any or all of the following
purposes: developing their co-operative, possibly by setting up reserves, part of which at
least would be indivisible; benefiting members in proportion to their transactions with the
co-operative; and supporting other activities approved by the membership.

4th Principle: Autonomy and Independence

Co-operatives are autonomous, self-help organisations controlled by their members. If
they enter to agreements with other organisations, including governments, or raise capital
from external sources, they do so on terms that ensure democratic control by their
members and maintain their co-operative autonomy.

5th Principle: Education, Training and Information

Co-operatives provide education and training for their members, elected representatives,
managers, and employees so they can contribute effectively to the development of their
co-operatives. They inform the general public - particularly young people and opinion
leaders - about the nature and benefits of co-operation.

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6th Principle: Co-operation among Co-operatives

Co-operatives serve their members most effectively and strengthen the co-operative
movement by working together through local, national, regional and international
structures.

7th Principle: Concern for Community

Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities through
policies approved by their members.
The policy environment in which co-operatives exist either support or hinder the
growth and success of co-operatives. Laws and administrative policies at the national and
local levels must therefore take into consideration the special character of co-operatives
to ensure a fair and level-playing field for the co-operative enterprise.

Fair Trade
Co-operative enterprises around the world are increasingly becoming involved in Fair
Trade as means to increasing their competitive edge in the market both in the consumer
and producer sectors. ICA addressed the issue during the ICA Regional Assembly for
Europe in Warsaw (Poland) in 2004. Through its membership in the Committee for the
Promotion and Advancement for Cooperatives (COPAC) it also was a co-organiser of the
COPAC Open Forum: Fair Trade and Co-operatives held in Berlin (Germany) in January,
2005 which resulted to in the creation of a website
(www.fair-trade.coop) to regroup information resources on Fair Trade from a cooperative perspective. The website will shortly be available.

Co-operative Sectors
Types of Co-operatives
The co-operative model of enterprise can be applied to any business activity. They exist
in traditional economic sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, consumer and financial
services, housing, and production (workers' co-operatives). However, co-operative
activity spans to large number of sectors and activities including car-sharing child-care,
health and social care, funeral, orchestras and philharmonics, schools, sports, tourism,
utilities (electricity, water, gas, etc.), and transport (taxis, buses, etc).

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The Study of Policy Formulation Process in Developing a New

International Airport Based on Sustainable and Clean
Developments Perspective

Fanny Dwipoyanthi
Lecturer of Master Program in Public Administration, Jenderal Soedirman
University
[email protected]
Swasta Dharma
Lecturer of Master Program in Public Administration, Jenderal Soedirman
University

Abstract: Development means changing the world for the better. Development means starting
change at the bottom rather than the top. Development means a better life for everyone (Peet and
Hartwick, 2002:1). In terms of conditions, development pays attention to the environments affected
by economic activity and the labor relations and conditions of the actual producers of wealth. If
growth wrecks the environment, and if growth deadens working life, it is not development. It is
reflected in the development of a new international West Java Airport in Desa Kertajati
Kabupaten Majalengka Jawa Barat. The area that will be used by the airport is the prosperous
land which produces rice plant approximately 7tons/hectare. In addition, almost people in
Kertajati are farmers who work rely on the land. The policy formulation process in deciding the
locaton is controlled by a few powerful people. The government merely concentrates wealth in the
hands of a few. Actually, The notion of sustainable development is the ideas of equity between
generations, the balance between economic and environmental needs to conserve nonrenewable
resources, and the idea of reducing industrializations waste and pollution (Peet and Hartwick,
2002:270).
Moreover, there are three main reasons that refuse the development of a new international
West Java Airport in Majalengka. First, less transparency about the development of the airport to
the society. Second, the development of the airport spends 11 villages that will increase the
poverty of society rapidly. Last, Jawa Barat local government merely focuses on the wealth of
several people. Therefore, Development should give a better life for everyone. This paper will
discuss about the policy formulation process in developing a new international airport based on
sustainable and clean developments perspective.

Keywords:Public Policy, The development of International West Java Airport , Sustainable and
Clean Development, Social Welfare.

Introduction
Development means a better life for everyone. Development is a better lifefor most
people means, essentially, meeting basic needs: sufficient food to maintain good health; a

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safe, healthy place in which to live; affordable services available to everyone; and being
treated with dignity and respect (Hartwick, 2009). Everyone obtain their needs of life.
Beyond meeting these needs, basic to human survival, the course taken by development is
subject to the material and cultural visions of different societies. The methods and
purposes of development are subject to popular, democratic decision making. Many
people might agree that a better life for all is a desirable goal and that development as its
theory is time and thought well spent.
One of the aims of development is to decrease the poverty and stupidity in the
society. The government makes several programs to help the problems of society such as
illiteracy program, free health services, free education for elementary and secondary
school and many others. They also build several facilities for helping the society.
According to, the regional otonomy policy on Undang-Undang No. 32 Tahun 2004 states
that the government gives the authority of regional government to control their own
region in order to get faster development in the region. Public Policy has a wide range in
development sector such as in education, agriculture, health service, transportation
service, defense service, and many others. Moreover, the hierarchy of public policy starts
from national, regional, local for instance Undang-undang, Peraturan Pemerintah,
Peraturan Pemerintah Propinsi, Peraturan Pemerintah Kabupaten/Kota dan Keputusan
Bupati/Walikota (Subarsono, 2005). One of Majalengka governments efforts to develop
the region is the development of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict,
Majalengka.
The development of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict,
Majalengka has two purposes. First, giving an ease of air transportation access to the
society. Second, increasing of West Java income. The development of West Java
International Airport is based on regional rule of Indonesian Republic Number 70 Year
2001 about the decision of location, the usage of land, water and air space in public
airport.
The development of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict,
Majalengkais a big project which can give more benefit to West Java province. It is not
only for giving more benefit but also giving some useful effects to the society especially
for Kertajatis people.Unfortunately, the regional rule of Indonesian Republic Number 70
Year 2001 about the decision of location, the usage of land, water and air space in public
airport in developing West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka
emerges the complicated problem to Majalengkas people. The society argue that the
location of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka is not
profer. The main reasons why Majalengka people refuses the development of West Java
International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka is the usage of their land. The
development of the airport uses approximately 1.800 ha prosperous land which produce
paddy effectively. The land is the source of Kertajatis living. Almost Kertajatis people
are farmers who work depend on their land. The existance of West Java International
Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka will give some serious problem to Kertajati
people.

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Research Questions
According to, the background of the research concludes that the research questions are Is
the development of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka
appropiate with UU No. 70 Year 2001 and how about the influence of the development of
West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka to the society.

Literature Review
1.

Public Policy
Public policy is whatever governments choose to do or not to do(Dye, 1981).
Every solution of social problem is in governments hand. Government can choose
what they will do and what they will not do to obtain the best way in solving the
social problem. Therefore, the good government can choose the best and limit the
worst for the society.
There are two approaches in public policy study. First, policy analysis which
consists ofdecision making andpolicy formation. Second, political public policy
yang which more focuses on public policy result (Hughes, 1994). This research
concerns to policy analysis which analyzes, the regional rule of Indonesian
Republic Number 70 Year 2001 about the decision of location, the usage of land,
water and air space in public airport in developing West Java International Airport
in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka. Many people argue that the development of
West Java International Airportis not proper with pasal 9 ayat 2, which tells that
the decission of the wide of land, water and air space must be based on the usage of
land, water and air space which keep on balancing of the others activities in airport
area.
In making public policy, the government usually write the proposal which consists
of the work outline that decided by several aspects (Subarsono, 2005):
a.The aim of public policy
b. Preferences of values
c.Source
d. The ability of the actors
e.Environment
f. Strategy
From all the aspects above, the development of West Java International Airport
does not pay attention to the environment aspect. Majalengka is the most
undeveloped city in West Java. Majalengka is not only has low quality public
facilities but also low educative people. There are no tourism places, qualified
public health service, one stop shoppingmarket, and 24hours public transportation.
Hence, that all is not supported environment to build te airport in Majalengka.
The decission of airport location is based on the proper study which has 421 points
and 9 existing airport. The study result states that there are three proper places to be
airport locations.
Here is the location of West Java International Airports policy process :

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This process shows that the power of the governments still control the process of
making a public policy formulation. The contributions of the society is nothing in
this public policy formulation process. According to New Public Services
perspective, the good administrators involve the society to formulate the public
policy and the administrator must receive what the society want or need to do
(Denhardt, 2004).The societys position is in the owners of government and the
government can do together to reach the aim of public policy.
The process of policy making is the long term process that decide to search the best
way to solve the social problem. In public policy process, there are four aspects
(Dunn, 2000):
1. Alternative solutions
2. Involving many actors
3. Calcuting rational
4. Focus on one field
The public interest shall not be an private interest but for public interest. Public
policy is the result of the society and government discussion to obtain the best
value for solving the social problems. In addition, the responsible administrator
must involve the society in every step of public policy such as in planning,
formulating, and the running of public policy. Moreover, the task of the
government are not steering and manipulating the society but they serve the
society.
The succesful program is determined by three aspects of relation for example, the
kind of program, the receivers of the program and the the program executors.

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The policy result

The task requirements

The need of receivers

Special abilty

Expressive need
Organization
decision
(Korten:1988)
The three aspects of relations are related each others. Whether one of the aspect is
ignored, there will be one of the victim of the policy. In this case, the victim of
development of West Java International airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka
is the policy receivers. The government did not pay attention to the environments
affected by the airport development and the conditions of society.
2.

The development of International West Java Airport

An airport is the area in the continent and territorial waters which has the boundary
that will be used as the airplane area to land or take off, up and down the
passenggers and bring the luggages.Moreover, an international airport is the airport
which serve domestic and international flight.
West Java government will develop his society with the development of West Java
International airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka. The properness study has
been analyzed since 2004. The allowance of airport location is appointed on May,
17th 2005 by relation departement. Kertajati international airport will serve the
passenggers and cargo with double runway system for 4.000 meters. The focus of
the airport development is on Run Way (3.000 meters) dan Taxi Way (3.500
meters). This airport also will be completed by Boeing 737-400 airplanes until
Airbus.
The airport development is not proper with the undeveloped social environment in
the location of an airport. The development of West Java International airport in
Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengka spends 1800 ha which 90% is paddy growing
area. The land is the only thing that society can life from. The societys work
merely rely on the land. Furthermore, usually the paddy growing area produce
30tons/hectare but in Kertajati, the land produce 70tons/ hectare. It has more than
the common paddy growing area.

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3.

Sustainable and Clean Government

In developing the regional area, the collaboration power of the government, private
and society are needed to make the best policy for solving the problems. If the
policy making is controlled by a few hand, the policy will not give advantages for
everyone. The development of West Java International airport in Kertajati
subdistrict, Majalengka has controlled by a few hand of elite politicians.

In this case, the policy makers use their power to make the policy. the elite and
administrators do not involve the mass to determine which the best and the worst
for the social future. Elite is in the top of power who has a big power to decide the
policy. After elite decide the policy, the administrators run the policy. The society
just follow their rule. They have no choice to select what they need and what they
want.
The government manipulate the society in formulating the policy. The society is
merely as a mobilization not participation. In addition, the good governance is the
government who always support the society need. They should hear what the
society want to do. They also make the policy without determining their private
interest, but struggling for public interest. In addition, the sustainable and clean
government will develop and obtain the best advatages for societys life.
4.

Social Welfare.
The existance of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict,
Majalengka give more bad infuences than good benefit from society such as in
social culture, economy, and healthy.
a.Sociocultural effect
The society will lose their work as farmer. They have low education so, it is
hard for them to change their work style from agriculture to industrial culture.
They do not have any skill in industrial field.
b. Economical effect
Losing the work means losing the income. The society is not only lose their
land and work but also lose their life. It will accelerate the poverty in the social
life. Moreover, Majalengka will lose paddy source and it forces them to export
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c.Environmental effect
Environmental effects are in the land and the air. The paddy growing land will
be damaged and the air will be fully polution from the airport.
d. Health effect
A new environmental shock will happen in almost the society because, they are
living in village era but suddenly they must live in the modern era. In addition,
they also will be distrubed by the noise of airplanes.

Conclusion
The development of West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict, Majalengkais
the policy to increase the air transportation and regional income in West Java.
Unfortunately, the location of in West Java International Airport in Kertajati subdistrict,
Majalengkadeadens working life of the society. The government also did not pay
attention to the environments affected by the airport development and the conditions of
society. Moreover, the airport development wrecks the environment because, the area that
will be used by the airport is the prosperous land which produces rice plant approximately
7tons/hectare. Almost people in Kertajati are farmers who work rely on the land.
The policy formulation process in deciding the location is controlled by a few
powerful people. The government merely concentrates wealth in the hands of a few.
Therefore, the good policy makers should involve the society to formulate the public
policy and they must receive what the society want or need to do in order to get the best
way for solving the social problem not making or adding the social problems.

References
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M.E Sharpe.
Dunn, W. (2000). Analysis of public policy.
Dye, T. (1981). Understanding public policy. New Jersey: Pretice-Hall.
Hartwick, R. P. (2009). Theories of Development. New York: The Guilford Press.
Hughes, O. (1994). Public Management and Administration: An introduction.
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Subarsono, A. (2005). Analisis Kebijakan Publik: konsep, teori dan aplikasi. .
Yogyakarta: Pustaka Pelajar.

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Organizational Restructuring Policy Implementation of Local

Government

Hadi Tugur
Student at Doctoral Program Faculty of Administrative Science University of
Brawijaya Indonesia

Abstract: The urgency of reform of public organizations also expressed by Reiney (2009) based
on the fact that the record is less positive about public management. Government bureaucracy
often make a big mistake and hurt. There are constraints to ensure effective and efficient
performance.
Government Regulation No. 41 of 2007, is principally intended to provide clear direction
and guidance to the region in organizing an efficient, effective, and rational according to the
needs and capabilities of each region as well as the coordination, integration, synchronization,
simplification, and facilitation and communication between central and local institutions. While
the division of governmental affairs stipulated in Government Regulation No. 38 of 2007.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the policy implementation process of restructuring
local government organizations in Tuban district and seeks to identify models of implementation
of the restructuring of local government organizations in the District of Tuban.
The results of this study is the recommended model for the structure and function of Local
Government organization is named: Model structure and function of Local Government
organizations Tuban so that the resulting structure of the ideal of regional government.

Keywords: policy implementation, organizational restructuring, organizational structure,

functions of the organization.

Introduction
Public administration reform is one of the government-wide activities primarily to deal
with serious problems in developing countries. Most of the developing countries inherited
the colonial government that relies heavily on the western colonial powers and
administrative systems suffer from a lack of vitamins that it needs reform of public
administration (Caiden; 1991). Reformsi related public administration, Islamy (2001) in
his article entitled State Administration Reform Policy Agenda also stressed the
importance of public administration reform that led to the improvement of public service
management.
The fifth reform demands are focused on improving public sector performance.
Therefore, it is not excessive if Caiden (1991) argues that public administration reform
has been happening for a long time. However, the actual reform of public administration
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public sector reform to systematically include the structure and function of public
organizations.
The urgency of reform of public organizations also expressed by Reiney (2009)
based on the fact that the record is less positive about public management. Government
bureaucracy often make a big mistake and hurt. There are constraints to ensure effective
and efficient performance. The officials failed to motivate his subordinates,
organizational design and effective work processes. In addition, Zauhar (2005) also
argues that the general impression of bureaucracy implying that something bad, negative,
and corrupt. Bureaucracy like a specter that is ready to pounce and devour anyone who
approached and dealt with it. Therefore, the bureaucracy contained full horrors, atrocities,
and loaded with a tone of pessimism. In line with this view is the World Bank survey
(1992) which describes the bureaucracy in developing countries as follows:
1. Failure to make a clear separation Between what is public and what is private,
2. and Hence a Tendency to divert public resources for private gain (failure to separate
clearly between what is public and private areas, and therefore tends to divert public
resources for private gain);
3. Failure to Establish a predictable framework of law and government behavior
conducive to development, or arbitrariness in the application of rules and laws (Failed
to build the framework that can predict the behavior of government regulation and
conducive to the development or lack of arbitration in the implementation of
legislation );
4. Excessive rules, regulations, licensing requirements and so forth the which impede
the functioning of markets and Encourage rent-seeking (too many laws, regulations,
requirements, resulting in inhibition of the functions of markets and the strengthening
of rent-seeking hunters);
5. Priorities inconsistent with development, resulting in misallocation of resources
(Inconsistency development priorities, which result in an error resource allocation);
6. Excessively narrowly based or non-transparent decision making (Too many decisions
are not transparent).
In Indonesia is also the restructuring of government organizations, namely the
enactment of Law Number 22 of 1999 on Local Government which was then revised by
Act No. 32 of 2004 on Local Government, Local Government has provided an
opportunity to continue to run its activities in the era of globalization and provide the
public with better service. One that does is the restructuring of Local Government
organizations to improve performance and achieve good governance in order to
accommodate the changes and developments, especially in harmonizing the actions taken
by the Local Government organization and management demands of the future
organization.
As a guide the restructuring of Local Government organization, has issued a
policy of Government Regulation No. 84 of 2000 on Guidelines for Organization of the
regional and Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy No. 50 of 2000 on
Guidelines for Organizational Structure and regional work regency / city. These
regulations provide the power and enormous flexibility to local governments in preparing
and establishing the local organization. Implementation of Government Regulation No.

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84 of 2000 is translated in different ways that tend to fulfill the wishes of each area. There
is a tendency in the form of regional government for the obese and less based on real
needs in the area. On the basis of this trend, then the Government Regulation No. 84 of
2000 refined and replaced by Government Regulation No. 8 of 2003 in hopes of local
government organizations are not too large so as to create an efficient Local Government
organizations, proportionate, effective with the support of qualified personnel resources.
However, the aforementioned after running for a 4 (four) years also have not provided a
more concrete guidelines. Therefore, issued Government Regulation No. 41 of 2007 on
the Organization of the Region.
Government Regulation No. 41 of 2007, is principally intended to provide clear
direction and guidance to the region in organizing an efficient, effective, and rational
according to the needs and capabilities of each region as well as the coordination,
integration, synchronization, simplification, and facilitation and communication between
central and local institutions. While the division of governmental affairs stipulated in
Government Regulation No. 38 of 2007.
Based on the aforementioned two, both the Provincial and District
Government/Cities implement the restructuring of government organizations. How they
carry out the restructuring of the organization? This question is important to do research,
ie research that focused on the implementation policy. The importance of policy
implementation research submitted by Dunsire (1978) by using the term to describe an
implementation gap in the state where the policy will always open the possibility of a
difference betweenwhat is expected by policy makers with what is achieved as a result of
actual policy implementation is critical . The principal question in the study of policy
implementation proposed by Werner (2004) in his book A Guide to Implementation
Research, which describes what happened (What is happening), explain why it happens
(Why is it happening as it is) and assess (assess) whether the implementation is in
conformity with the policy objectives
Based on these exposures, need to be investigated how the District government to
restructure the organization pemerintahaannya referring to Government Regulation No.
41 of 2007. In addition, the background needs to be examined also the new organizational
structure laid out, then an assessment of whether the new organizational structure is in
conformity with the policy objectives.
On the other hand, in implementing the policy, local governments need to use
policy instruments. In connection with this instrument, Howlett and Ramesh (1995)
categorize three types of instruments, namely: (1) Compulsory instrument (instruments
required), (2) Voluntary instruments (voluntary instruments), and (3) Mixed instrument
(instrument mix). Instruments are required to direct the actions of citizens and private
organizations. Local government uses its authority to regulate certain acts (regulations), a
voluntary instrument entrusted to the target groups to resolve specific issues. Instrument
mix is a combination of instruments required and voluntary instruments. Local
governments get involved in some level of dissemination of information, subsidies,
auction rights, to the collection of taxes and levies. The final decision is left to the
organization. How can local government use of policy instruments also need to be
investigated.

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Problem formulations
In accordance with the background exposure in the problem, research problem is
formulated as follows:
1. How the policy implementation process of restructuring of government organizations
2. area in Tuban regency?
3. How new structures and functions of regional government in the District of
restructuring rgb?
4. The extent of the role of policy makers actors implementing organizational
restructuring local government in Tuban district?
5. How the application of policy instruments used in the implementation of the
restructuring policy in Tuban regency?
6. The extent of the impact of policy implementation to the implementation of
organizational restructuring program in Tuban regency?

Research Objectives
Based on the problems formulated above, the objectives to be achieved in this study is to
describe, analyze, and interpret:
1. Policy implementation process of organizational restructuring local government in
Tuban district
2. Structure and function of the new local government restructuring in Tuban district
3. The role of policy makers actors implementing organizational restructuring local
government in Tuban district
4. Implementation of policy instruments used in the implementation of the restructuring
policy in Tuban district
5. The impact of policy implementation to the implementation of organizational
restructuring program in Tuban district
With the achievement of these objectives, this study also seeks to identify models
of implementation of the restructuring of local government organizations in the District of
Tuban.

Contribution of Research
This research can contribute both theoretically and practically. Theoretical contribution is
to support and strengthen the theories of public policy implementation, especially the
theory of Mazmanian and Sabatier (1983), Griendle (1980) and Islamy (2003). These
theories are used to describe, analyze, and interpret research. Broadly speaking, these
theories state that the implementation as a process that aims to make real changes in
accordance with policy objectives.
Broadly speaking there are two restructuring methods: downsizing and
rightsizing. Downsizing (downsizing) is an activity reduces the capacity of one or several
aspects oraganisasi to improve efficiency and productivity of the organization.
Rightsizing (development) of an activity increases the capacity of one or several aspects
of the organization to match the required capacity of the organization. These theories are
used to describe, analyze, and interpret research. While the practical contribution of this
research is to provide empirical data with respect to the implementation of the policy of

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restructuring the organization so that Local Government can be used as feedback. It also
acquired the policy implementation model of organizational restructuring are ideal
Regional Government in the District of Tuban.

Literature Review
Research Accomplished
Research on organizational restructuring policy is the object of study is quite interesting
due to discuss the problems are quite complex. Therefore, this study despite not merely
the object of new studies and in general can be said to be similar, but specific discussion
on this research could distinguish it from other research results. Therefore in this study
dikemukan several previous studies with similar topics as a comparison. This needs to be
presented to demonstrate the differences and similarities, as well as to examine further the
results achieved. Among these studies are as follows.
Table 1. Table Research Accomplished
No
1.

Title
Effect of
Organisation
al
downsizing
on Health of
Employees
(Kivimaki;
1997)

Methods
1. downsizing and
sick leave.
2. employees over
50 years of age
3. employees aged
over 44 years.

Results
Research methods
to use the records
to determine the
relationship
between
downsizing and
sickness absence
due to the 981
area workers
dipemerintah
Raisio, Finland
west, during the
period (19911995). Data are
separated into
three periods:
1991 before; in
1993 during
downsizing, and
the years 19931995, after
downsizing.

Focus
The findings of her
research is no significant
relationship between
downsizing and sick
leave. Absence rate was
2.3 times greater (95%)
after downsizing. The
effects of downsizing
depends on the age of
the staff. The proportion
of employees over 50
years of age,
perampingannya of 3.2
times. When the
proportion of employees
over 50 years was low,
downsizing little effect
on health. Other risk
factors that increase the
level of sick leave after
downsizing were age
over 44 years.
Interpretation of
Downsizing is a risk to
the health of employees.

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No
2.

Title
Downsizing
Strategies
and
Institutional
Environment
s. (Dahl,
Svenn; 1998)

Methods
1. The use of
downsizing
strategies
2. Proactive
companies
related to social
norms against
layoffs to protect
their reputation is
a research
method empirical
analysis is based
on two different
data types.

Results
This data has
been explored
with the aid of
qualitative
content analysis.

3.

Rightsizing
the MultiDivisional
Firm:
Individual
Response to
Change
Across
Divisions.
(Ranft A,
Victor; 1999)

1. Individuals who
continue to work
on a downsized
unit, and their
colleagues who
moved to the
developing unit.
2. Response to the
attitude of some
colleagues in
such situations is
expected.

This research
method is a field
study. Subjects in
this study were
180 employees in
the company
management level
are located
throughout the
United States.

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Of the 23 companies, 15
have been downsized
while seven had
increased the number of
their employees with an
equivalent amount. For
ten years, 23 companies
have been downsized by
a total of 5200
employees. Only two
companies are not
downsized during the
period 1985-1995. The
smallest company
employs 73 employees,
six companies have
more than 1000
employees and the
largest of nearly 10,000
employees. Five
companies in the public
sector and 18 in the
private sector. Fourteen
companies located in
nine cities and the
countryside.
Downsizing in the study
carried out precisely in
order to adjust the
legislation and does not
prevent termination of
employment (FLE).
Research in the field of
organizational behavior
has focused on the
impact of organizational
phenomena on
individuals within an
organization. In
addition, to examine the
impact of organizational
downsizing on the
individual who was
fired, the flow of
important research in

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Title

Methods

4.

Restructuring
the local
state:
economic
governance
or social
regulation.
(Martin
Jones, 1998)

Special
research focus on the
ESRCs Local
Governance
Programme was
launched in
1993.Special focus
on the LGP, the
study claims that the
research agenda is
largely a descriptive.

Results

The method of
this study is
largely
descriptive

Focus
organizational behavior
has focused on the
impact of downsizings
and layoffs in
individuals who remain
with a company. The
purpose of this study
was to examine changes
in attitudes of
individuals involved in
the shuffling of workers
in an organization as a
result of the
restructuring.
Research results are a
lot of institutional
change is driven by the
national crisis
management aimed at
achieving local social
control, such as those by
economic needs that
gave rise to an edge of
political factors
involved in the
contemporary
architecture of local
government. This is not
to deny the role of
government in the local
geography of capitalist
transformation but to
restate the role of
nation-state political
geography (with
politics). When
analyzing the local
transformation of the
country. This argument
is made, first, to map the
emergence of LGP. To
focus the research, then
examined the LGP
related to economic
governance associated

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No

Title

Methods

Results

5.

Rightsizing
the MultiDivisional
Firm:
Individual
Response to
Change
Across
Divisions.
(Ranft A,
Victor, et al.
1999)

The focus of this

study was on
individuals who
continue to work on
a downsized unit,
and their colleagues
who moved into the
unit berberkembang.

This research
method is a field
study. Subjects in
this study were
180 employees at
management level
in companies
located
throughout the
United States.

6.

Slash and
Burn or nip
and tuck?
Downsizing,
Innovation
and Human
Resources
(Mellahi,
Kamel et al
.2008)

Research focus
mainly on the
relationship between
downsizing and
innovation inputs or
organizations ability
to innovate.

Methods of
survey companies
in the UK.

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with two different
theoretical paradigms: theory analysis of
contextual rules (rules
and regulations
emerging theory
approach-RA) and local
sociological translation
(regime theory, rational
choice theory , and the
policy network
approach).
The results of the study
is the proportionality
restructuring affairs or
functions within the
organizational structure,
the translation into
programs and activities
of the area.
Restructuring effort
resulted in downsizing
some divisions of the
company. Some of the
companys divisions
also remained
unaffected by company
restructuring efforts.
1. The results showed
that the effects of
labor downsizing
innovation rests on
the speed of
execution and the
motive for
downsizing.
Contrary to
expectations, the
results revealed that
the size of the
workforce reduction
has no significant
impact on
innovation.

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7.

Title

Methods

Organization 1.The design process

al
of change,
Restructuring
organizational
, Amanda
restructuring.
(2002)
2. The main figure of
this change process
of the formation of
business unit.
Descriptive
qualitative research
results indicate that
organizational
restructuring has
been carried out in
Australias health
care industry and
discusses the
changes that occur
in one health care
facility.

Results

Focus
2. The results showed
that organizations
that downsize to cut
costs are likely to
experience
reductions in their
innovation output.
3. The results also
suggest that
downsizing
negatively and
significantly related
to hurry with the
output innovation.
Thus, managers need
to avoid downsizing
and implement the
above steps to
minimize the
negative impact on
the ability of firms to
innovate.

According to
Amanda (2002)
states that the
central element of
the restructuring
of public and
private sector
organizations is a
reduction in the
number of
employees. This
problem is often
called downsizing
is a common
measure of
restructuring.

The findings of the

restructuring of the
organization has
provided insight into the
process of change
management in a mental
health institution from
Australia and showed
differences in the
perception that belongs
to the managers, unions,
and employees.
Therefore, these studies
discuss the effectiveness
of change management
processes, with regard to
the three main
stakeholders, namely
management, unions,
and employees.

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No
8.

Title
Models of
Government
Structure at
the Local
Level (Slack,
Enid
Consulting
Inc.,2003)

Methods
This study focused
primarily on the
structure of
government in large
cities but will also
look at regional
governance in small
and remote
communities.

Results
Qualitative
methods to
compare different
models of local
government
structures and to
evaluate the
advantages and
disadvantages.

9.

Autopoiesis
and Public
Policy in
Perspective
(Policy
Studies of
the regional
arrangement
in Gresik
regency).
(Mardiyono;
2006)

1. Desain local
government
policy in the
context of a
regional
autonomy
autopoiesis into
account local
conditions of the
option;
2. Kebijakan
institutional
arrangements in
the area of the
corridor that
regional
autonomy
autopoiesis able
to adopt a local
option;
3. Kemampuan
local press
interest in local

Using a
qualitative
approach

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Focus
Research results are in
the cities around the
world has increased
significantly over the
past decade, has
emerged in part because
more and more people
living in the city and, in
the state as more and
understand that the big
cities and regional towns
are key drivers of
economic prosperity for
countries where they
are. Globalization has
fundamentally changed
the role of the city. In
that knowledge-based
economy: knowledge
and learning is a key
determinant of
economic success.
1. For some
services, such as the
Department of
Education and
Culture, Department
of Marine and
Fisheries, Public
Health Service in the
hands of autopoiesis
is still likely to be
central to the
institutional status of
metamorphosis.
Department of
Agriculture and
Forestry and
Plantation offices in
autopoiesis;
2. Kewenangan
balanced and
reformative adaptive
nature of
institutional status.

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Title

Methods
government
policy.

10.

Construction 1. Construction of
of Regional
structures and
Institutions
functions of local
in the
government
Provision of
institutions
Urban
2. Effectiveness of
Infrastructure
local government
in Malang
institutions
(Supriono;
3. Direction of the
2007)
changing role of
local government
institutions
4. Institutionalization in the
provision of
urban
infrastructure
5. Model system of
local government
institutions,
development of
qualitative
approaches and
systems thinking
approach.

11.

Analysing The
Implementatio
n Of Local
Partnerships:
An
Organisational
Perspective
(Sorrentino,
Maddalena et
al, 2010)

This study only

focuses on the
former, or what is
generally defined as
the implementation.

Results

Focus
While the Office of
Investment and
Licensing, the
authority of the
affairs of any area to
be adaptive to the
status of autonomous
institutions.
Systems approach
1. Position and the
to research
institution has a
methodology used
double function.
is a software
2. Local
system (Soft
government
System
institutions have not
methology)
been effective in
carrying out both
functions because it
is still a conflict.
3. Government
tends to choose the
strategy dynamic
conservatism and the
traditional model of
bureaucratic
authority. 4. By
using the analysis
software system can
be built four models
of system
developmentoriented local
government
institutions in
solving the problem.
Qualitative
Lombardy case shows
research, trying to that the promotion of
understand
voluntary intermunicipal
whether the
arrangements have
implementation of enhanced collaborative
incentives by the
efforts in terms of some
city Lombard has of the results, for
been developed in example, the number of
accordance with
local experience
the indications set launched in recent years
by local policy
and the quantity of

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112

No

Title

Methods

12.

Promoting
Horizontal
Government
for
implementati
on of Public

Policies in Iran:
Reflections on
Challenges and
Barriers, (Fard,
Danaee, Hasan et al.
2010) Governing the
horizontal, which
more focus on the
coordination of
policies or policy
coordination.

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Results
makers.
Therefore, be
evaluated by
defining as an
internal
efficacy of
policies designed
to promote the
local setting and
not analyzed the
impact of
regulation on the
end user (local
residents and the
community).
These two issues
are certainly
related, but they
also have
important
differences; focus
on one issue
without
considering the
other one can
only partially
solve the problem
of disharmony
identified in the
public service.
This study of
exploratory
investigation, the
type of survey is
based on a tworound Delphi

Focus
services that are
transferred by the
municipal government.
However, the forms are
still concerned only a
small number of
councils and, further,
growing very slowly.
Lombard Council are
reluctant to form
associations to jointly
manage the functions of
a more internal and /
or strategic.
The results showed that
there are some processes
do not deserve in
government interference
in the implementation of
the policy. For example,
an executive working
separately; the
recruitment process in
government is not based
on competence; extrabudgetary activity in
some instances led to
parallel activities in the
government program;
organizing
governmental
organizations in the old
hierarchy led to delays
in policy
implementation.
Another factor is the
content is a very
important obstacle in
creating dipemerintah
disintegration. The most
important is related to
vision and a real
government program.

Research Results
Restructuring Policy Implementation Process in Tuban district
The experts agreed that implementation as a process (Mazmanian and Sabatier, 1980;
Islamy, 2003; Van Meter and Van Horn, 1974; Pressman and Wildavsky, 1973; Grindle,
1980). Mazmanian and Sabatier (1983) argues that preceded implementation of the
identification of variables that influence the achievement of policy objectives in the
overall implementation process. These variables were categorized into 3 (three) major
parts, namely: (1) tractability of the problem (the problem difficulty level), (2) The ability
to structure the implementation process (the implementation process of structuring
capabilities), and (3) The nonstatutory variables affecting implementation (nongovernment policy variables). The third variable is positioned as an independent variable
that affects the stages of implementation. Meanwhile, every stage of implementation
affects the next stage. The stages in the implementation process according to Mazmanian
and Sabatier (1983) starts from the translation of policy objectives. This may be a
translation of the derivation policy, standard operating procedures, programs of
implementing agencies (implementers). This process usually requires certain efforts to
prepare the technical analysis of how the application works on a more concrete situation.
The impact of the implementation process of the implementation process is the final
result.
The same opinion was delivered by complementary Grindel (1980) that the
implementation process will be started after the policy goals are translated into programs
and funding already allocated. Thus, it can be said that the implementation is a process of
turning ideas into action or program and search for alternatives to execute the changes.
Based on the opinions of the experts concluded that in principle the
implementation of programs policy so that a policy can be realized. Implementation of
public policy in the form of implementation of activities outlined directly from a public
policy through policy formulation is still common. In general, public policy in the form of
laws or government regulation is the kind of public policy still requires the derivation of
public policy, for example in the form of guidelines and technical instructions. Associated
with organizational restructuring policies of the Local Government Regulation No. 41 of
2007 and Government Regulation No. 38 of 2007, is positioned as an organizational
restructuring of local government policies that are used as guidelines for implementation.
Meanwhile, local regulation and the decree is derivisi policy or policy outputs of
implementing agency (Masmanian and Sabatier, 1983).
Restructuring Policy Implementation Process in Tuban regency derivation begins
with the establishment of a regional regulation policy and the decree. Related Structure
Government organization, has established rules Tuban District No. 2 of 2008 concerning
Regional Secretariat Organizational Structure, Regulation Tuban District No. 3 of 2008
concerning Regional Office Organizational Structure, Regulation Tuban District No. 4 of
2008 on Organizational Structure of the Regional Technical Institute , Regulation of
Tuban District No. 5 of 2008 on Organizational Structure and Sub-District, Tuban
District Regulation No. 6 Year 2008 regarding Organization Unit of the Police Civil
Service. This is consistent with the statement of Mr. Bambang Soemantri Administrative
Assistant to the investigators, he stated that:

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Restructuring Policy Implementation in Tuban district related to

Organizational Structure Governance must obey the central government in
accordance with the PP. 41 of 2007 on Guidelines for the Organization of
the Region, which was then followed up with Tuban regency government
issued Regulation DaerahTuban number: 2 of 2008 on the Organizational
Structure of the Regional Secretariat, the Regional Regulation Tuban
number: 3 of 2008 on the Organizational Structure of the Regional Office,
Tuban District Regulation No. 4 In 2008 on Organizational Structure
Regional Technical Institute, Tuban District Regulation number: 5 of 2008
on Organizational Structure and Sub-District, Area Regulations Tuban
number: 6 of 2008 on Organizational Structure Civil Service Police Unit.
(interview, October 2011).
Statement of Administrative Assistant is reinforced by Arif Handoyo, SH, Head
of the Legal Secretariat Tuban Regency which states that:
Restructuring Policy Implementation in Tuban regency refers to the PP. 41
of 2007 on Guidelines for the Organization of the Region, which was then
followed up by the Government of Tuban Tuban District issued Local
Regulation. (Interview, October 2011).
Administrative Assistant to the statement, other than statements reinforced by the
Head of the Legal Secretariat Tuban district also strengthened by the statement of former
Secretary of Tuban Regency which states that:
There are two regulations that are used as the basis for structuring
the organizational structure of government policy areas, namely
Government Regulation Number 41 Year 2007 on the structure of the
regional and Government Regulation No. 38 Year 2007 concerning
Division of Government, Provincial, and Local Government of
Regency / City. Regent commissioned a technical team to prepare
draft regional autonomy Local Regulation (draft) Tuban district of the
division of governmental affairs and organizational structure of
Tuban regency. Then the draft is discussed in Tuban Regency. Local
Government and the Parliament approved the draft regulation for the
Tuban district designated as a regional regulation. Tuban District
Regulation No. 01 of 2008 dated 11 April 2008 on the Government
Affairs Tuban regency. Tuban District Regulation No. 02-06 of 2008
dated 11 April 2008 on the Organization of the regional. Under
Regulation 01/2008 and Regulation Technical Team Otoda 0206/2008 draft decree No. 32-54 of 2008 Description of Duties,
Functions, and Administration of the Regional Secretariat, Parliament
Secretariat, Office, Technical Institute, and Other Institutions for use
as a guide in the preparation of programs SKPD (interview,
January 2012).
Of the three official opinion can be concluded that there are two regulations that
are used as the basis for structuring the organizational structure of government policy
areas, namely Government Regulation Number 41 Year 2007 on the structure of the
regional and Government Regulation No. 38 Year 2007 concerning Division of
Government, Provincial, and Local Government District / City. Regent commissioned a
technical team to prepare draft regional autonomy Local Regulation (draft) Tuban district
of the division of governmental affairs and organizational structure of Tuban regency.
Then the draft is discussed in Tuban Regency. Local Government and the Parliament

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approved the draft regulation for the Tuban district designated as a regional regulation.
Tuban District Regulation No. 01 of 2008 dated 11 April 2008 on the Government Affairs
Tuban regency. Tuban District Regulation No. 02-06 of 2008 dated 11 April 2008 on the
Organization of the regional. Under Regulation 01/2008 and Regulation 02-06/2008.
Technical Team Otoda draft decree No. 32-54 of 2008 on the description of tasks,
functions, and Administration of the Regional Secretariat, Parliament Secretariat, Office,
Technical Institute, and Institute Others to be used as guidance in the preparation of
programs SKPD. For more details, here is presented a picture of the policy
implementation process of restructuring in Tuban regency.
Figure 1. Policy Implementation Process Restructuring Local Government
Organisation in Tuban regency
S
our
ce:
Ad
apt
ed
fro
m
For
mal
doc
um
ents
and
inte
rvie
w
offi
cial
s

PP 41/2007 and PP 38/2007

The draftlawteam (Technical Team

OtodaPemkab Tuban)

Discussion TubanRegency

Perda 01/2008: District

Governmentaffairs

Perda 02-06/2008: Structure of

theRegency

Decree32-54/2008AboutAuth
(Grouping AffairsinOrganizationalStructure)

Re
str
Programand Budget SKPD
uct
uri
implementation of Activities SKPD
ng
Or
ganizational Structure and Function
Understanding of organizational restructuring in the literature review, can be viewed in
the narrow sense of the effort to recycle the structure and function of existing
organizations. Thus, the restructuring include aspects of organizational performance,
operational cooperation, systems and procedures and delegation of authority. While the
restructuring of the organization in a broad sense, covering all aspects of the organization
which greatly affects the productivity of the organization, which includes human
resources, financial and other resources, including infrastructure. Restructuring the
organization in this study was defined as the activity recycles elements of existing

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organizations in order oganisasi can function more effectively and efficiently in

accordance with the expected goals.
In the recycling method downsizing (downsizing) and rightsizing (development)
as seen in Tuban District Regulation No. 2 Year 2008 on Regional Secretariat of the
Organization Structure, Tuban District Regulation No. 3 Year 2008 regarding
Organization Regional Office, Regional Regulation No. Tuban : 4 of 2008 on the
Organizational Structure of the Regional Technical Institute, Tuban Local Regulation
number: 5 of 2008 on Organizational Structure and Sub-District, Tuban District
Regulation No. 6 of 2008 on the Organizational Structure of Civil Service Police Unit.
There are four basic changes made in the Organizational Structure of the District
Government of Tuban: (1) Merger Office, (2) Establishment of a New Agency, (3)
Establishment of New Offices, and (4) Streamlining Echelon IVa. Perumpunan affairs in
the organizational structure should not be formed into own organizations, but may be held
merging multiple affairs. If held merger, the merger of the affairs of government affairs
adjusted perumpunan grouped in the form of services and technical institutions.
With the division into SKPD affairs has described the integration of structure and
function of the organization. However, it still needed more policy implementation.
Derivation is more implementatif policy set forth in the decree No. 32-54 of 2008
concerning the basic tasks and functions that are based on Tuban District Regulation No.
01 Year 2008 regarding the distribution of affairs and Tuban regency Regulation No. 0206 of 2008 concerning the organizational structure.
Table 2. Auth Intergovernmental Coordination Elements With The Environment
Regional Secretariat regional work units Tuban regency
No
1

Regional
Administration
Section

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

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Section of Law

Section of
Economy,
Development and
Social Welfare
Administration

4.

Public Relations

Public Policy

1.

Secretariat of Work Unit

Parliament Secretariat
Social Services, Labor, Population and Civil
Inspectorate
Bappeda
Community Empowerment Board, the Village
Administration and Family Planning
Office of National Unity, Politics and Protection
Civil Service Police Unit
Subdistrict and Village

All SKPD in the implementation of tasks and

functions
2. inspectorate
1. Department of Education, Youth and Sports
2. Department of Health
3. Public Works Department
4. Department of Transportation
5. Social Services, Labor, Population and Civil
6. Department of Economic Affairs and Tourism
7. Department of Agriculture
8. Mining and Energy
9. Department of Fisheries and Marine
10. Bappeda
1. All SKPD in the tasks and functions

No

Regional
and Media
General Section

2.
3.
1.
2.

Equipment

1.
2.

Section
Organization and
Governance.

3.
4.
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Secretariat of Work Unit

Department of Transportation
PD. Radio Voice Pradya
All SKPD in the implementation of tasks and
functions
Department of Revenue, Finance and Asset
Management Region
All SKPD in the implementation of tasks and
functions
Department of Revenue, Finance and Asset
Management Region
inspectorate
Bappeda
All SKPD in the tasks and functions
inspectorate
Bappeda
BKD
Office of Library, Archives and Documentation
Pelayarian Integrated Unit

Effect of Restructuring Policy Actors in Tuban district

According to Howlett and Ramesh (1995) argues that what is meant by policy actors are
actors involved in policy formulation. There are five indicators, namely the elected
Officials, appointed offcials, interest groups, research organization, and the mass media.
However, Islamy (2003) argues that public policy system in Indonesia is different from
the perspective of Howlett and Ramesh. System of public policy in Indonesia include the
political infrastructure and the political superstructure. Political infrastructure includes
political parties, interest groups, mass media and citizens.
Based on the experts thought implies the importance of identifying the actors of
public policy. To identify the policy actors, Wahab (1999) suggests the need for a careful
formulation of space policy (policy space) which is then linked with the policy issues
(policy issue area). Policy space is indicated by the number of actors whose presence is
relatively stable and the importance of a policy is easy to see. While the policy issues are
part of the political environment is directly related to the policy to be analyzed.
Related study, which categorized the policy space is the design of the drafting
team of local regulations. While the policy issue is the parliament. Policy implementation
process of organizational restructuring Tuban regency administration begins with the
formation of the drafting team draft local regulations involving the heads of department,
head of the body, and head office. The draft regulations are discussed in Tuban district
legislature then established. There are two products that have established regional
regulation, namely: (1) of the Government Affairs area of Tuban and (2) Regulation on
Government Organization Tuban regency. Then grouped into the affairs of government
organizational structure of the main tasks and functions of the device. Based on the duties
and functions, each Local Government Unit (SKPD) structuring and budgeting for the
next program of activities carried out after approval.

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Of opinion can be drawn a conclusion that the effect of Restructuring Policy

Actors in Tuban regency role in determining the range of units that formed the area,
although it is discussed first in the executive team then discussed with the Regents next
Tuban Tuban Regency forwarded to the Commission in particular A to be discussed
together, which then passed in a plenary session.

Application of the instruments used in the Restructuring Policy

Implementation in Tuban district
Application of the instruments used in the implementation of policies related to the
restructuring of the Formulation Team Draft Local Regulations in Tuban regency refers
to the rules regarding the criteria for the establishment of the center of regional work
units. This is consistent with the statement of Mr. Bambang Soemantri Administrative
Assistant are:
The application of instruments used in the Restructuring Policy
Implementation in Tuban district associated with the Local Regulation Plan
Formulation Team (regency) refers to the rules regarding the criteria for the
establishment of the center of regional work units. (interview, October
2011).
This statement is reinforced Handoyo Arif, Head of Legal SH deliver:
The instruments used in the implementation of the restructuring policy in
Tuban regency refers to the PP. 41 of 2007 . (interview, October 2011).
Of opinion can be taken meaning that the application of instruments related to the
implementation of the restructuring policy Formulation Team Draft Local Regulations in
Tuban regency did not dare contradict what has been outlined by the central government,
particularly regarding the criteria for the establishment of regional work units are not
courageous in opposition to Government Regulation No. 41 in 2007.
Officials of the opinion can be drawn a conclusion that the application of the
instrument in the implementation of the restructuring policy in Tuban regency tried
mengakomudasi Local regulations as well ask for input from each work unit area.

Implementation Impact Of Restructuring Program Implementation

Any policies that have been made and implemented will bring a certain impact on target
groups, both positive (intended) or negative (unintended). Furthermore Islamy (2003)
suggested several bentukkonsekuansi policy, namely: (1) The impact of policies that are
expected or unexpected, (2) Waste policy toward those not of policy objectives, (3) The
impact of policy on current conditions or future conditions, (4) The impact of policy on
direct costs, and (5) The impact of policy on direct costs .
Implementation of these activities are based on the programs outlined its vision
and mission of the Regional Government in accordance with the duties and functions of
each. Compiled programs set forth in the DPA that a policy can be realized. Program and
Budget in Unit (SKPD) must first set the legal basis of Regulation on Regional Budget.
In connection with Disdikpora effectiveness, there is no official statement from
the object to or having problems. However, analysis of the unit in charge of the post
stating the problem in Disdikpora are youth and sports affairs. In the municipality of Tuba

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there are 20 districts. Meanwhile, youth and sports affairs are managed by Kasi so just
load was too heavy so ideally youth and sports department of its own. However, the
magnitude of constrained operating costs due to form-UPTD UPTD in each district.

Conclusions And Recommendations

Conclusion
Based on the discussion of research results, conclusions can be drawn about the
Restructuring Policy Implementation Organization of Tuban District as follows:
1. Identification of the Restructuring Policy Implementation in Tuban district, principally
in the form of programs that are compiled in the DPA, so that a policy can be realized.
Implementation of public policy in the form of implementation activities which are
translated directly from a public policy through policy formulation is still common.
Then followed up by policy guidelines and technical instructions of the Government
Regulation No. 41 of 2007 and Government Regulation No. 38 of 2007, which is
positioned as a public policy that is used to guide implementation.
2. Effect of Restructuring Policy Implementation Actor in Tuban district, beginning with
the formation of the drafting team draft local regulations involving the heads of
department, head of the body, and head office. The draft regulations are discussed in
Tuban district legislature then established. There are two products that have
established local regulations, namely: (1) Local Regulation of District Government
Affairs Tuban and (2) Local Regulation on the Organizational Structure Governing
Tuban regency. Then grouped into the affairs of government organizational structure
of the main tasks and functions of the device. Based on the duties and functions, each
Local Government Unit (SKPD) structuring and budgeting for the next program of
activities carried out after approval. Based on the implementation process can be
concluded that the implementation of organizational restructuring policy Tuban
regency administration is top down.Associated with the above explanation that the
Restructuring Policy Implementation Actor Influence in Tuban district is colored
various shades of the local unit was formed in Tuban, this is first discussed in the
executive team then discussed with the Regents next Tuban Tuban Regency forwarded
to the Commission in particular for A considered together, which then passed in the
plenary session.
3. Application of the instruments used in the Restructuring Policy Implementation in
Tuban district can be viewed from 3 (three) terms, namely:
3.1. Application of the instruments used in the Restructuring Policy Implementation
Plan related to the Formulation Team in Tuban District Local Rule refers to the
rules regarding the criteria for the establishment of the center of regional work
units with reference to Government Regulation No. 41 of 2007.
3.2. Application of the instruments used in the related Restructuring Policy
Implementation Discussion Tuban Regency done through discussions held by the
commission A Tuban Regency along with the executive team, led by Secretary of
Tuban regency.
3.3. Application of instruments in the Restructuring Policy Implementation in Tuban
regency tried mengakomudasi Local Regulations in addition to soliciting input
from each work unit area.

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4. Implementation Impact Of Restructuring Program in Tuban district can be viewed

from 3 (three) terms, namely:
4.1. Implementation Impact Of Restructuring Program in Tuban district which
includes the grouping of affairs into the Organizational Structure Governance
(Regional Regulation About Auth) have been divided on the overall
organizational structure in Tuban regency government, hoping to be implemented
by the regional work units as well as possible with the hope of increasing
performance of the work units, although some units of work in general, there is
need for human resource development, infrastructure provision.
4.2. Implementation Impact Of Restructuring Program in Tuban district that includes
the Program and Budget (SKPD) run in accordance with applicable regulations.
4.3. Implementation Impact Of Restructuring Program in Tuban Regency which
include implementation of (the regional) can be implemented in accordance with
duties and functions of the organizational structure which then made a further
program of activities organized in the DPA.
5. Recommend the model structure and functions of Local Government organization is
named: Model structure and function of Local Government organizations, namely: in
fact, the field conditions associated with the Organization of the Restructuring Policy
Implementation Tuban District Restructuring Policy Implementation in the
identification associated with the grouping of Affairs to the Government
Organizational Structure (Local Rules About Auth), associated with the Program and
Budget (SKPD), associated with the implementation of (the regional), influence Actor
Restructuring Policy, Implementation of instruments used in the Restructuring Policy
Implementation Plan related to the Formulation Team Local Rule (regency),
associated with discussion of District / town, linked to the Local Rules, Impact of
Restructuring Program Implementation which includes grouping Affairs in
Government Organizational Structure (Regional Regulation About Auth), includes the
Program and Budget (SKPD), includes the implementation of (the regional) in
accordance with the provisions of the applies, so that the resulting structure of the
ideal of regional government.

Suggestion
Based on some of the conclusions noted above, particularly those related to the
Restructuring Policy Implementation Organization of Tuban District, then the suggestion
that the perceived need to be addressed include the advice of academic / theoretical and
practical suggestions, each of which is as follows:

1. Proposed Academic / Theoretical

Based on an analysis of the identification of Restructuring Policy Implementation
in Tuban, it can be put forward suggestions of academic / theoretical as follows:

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With Impact Of Restructuring Program Implementation which includes grouping

Affairs in Government Organizational Structure (Regional Regulation About Auth)
in accordance with applicable regulations, thus resulting organizational structure of
the ideal device.

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With Impact Of Restructuring Program which includes the implementation of the

Program and Budget (SKPD) in accordance with applicable regulations, thus
resulting organizational structure of the ideal device.
With Impact Of Restructuring Program Implementation which includes the
implementation of (the regional) in accordance with applicable regulations, thus
resulting organizational structure of the ideal device.

With the theoretical basis of the ten suggestions submitted, can be formulated a
main advice is the answer to the objectives contained in the title of the dissertation.
Suggestions are as follows:

With Restructuring Policy Implementation of the regional organization,

identification of policy implementation associated with the grouping Affairs
Restructuring in Organizational Structure Governance (Regional Regulation About
Auth), associated with the Program and Budget (SKPD), associated with the
implementation of (the regional), Effect of Restructuring Policy Actor, application of
the instruments used in the Restructuring Policy Implementation Plan related to the
Formulation Team Local Rule (regency), related to the discussion of District / town,
linked to the Local Rules, Impact Of Restructuring Program Implementation which
includes grouping Affairs in Government Organizational Structure (Local
Regulation On Auth), includes the Program and Budget (SKPD), includes the
implementation of (the regional) in accordance with applicable regulations, thus
resulting organizational structure of the ideal device.

2. Practical advice
To be able to get out of the problems identified above, the practical advice of
researchers, namely: In implementing the policy of restructuring of regional government
in Tuban regency government should involve all stakeholders in the decision and ask for
input from academia, community leaders and other agencies for perfection of the
organizational structure in accordance with the aspirations of local communities and local
interests.

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Regional Education Policy Autonomy in Indonesia: Problems

and Prospects

Hanif Nurcholis
Master of Public Administration Graduate Lecturer Open University
[email protected]

Abstract: According to Law No. 32/2004 and the Government Regulation No. 38/2007 Part A,
Central Government has decentralized its authority in education sector to the local governments.
However, in practice, the implementation of educational policies is still far from the educational
visions. The application of curriculum and teaching-learning activities has not been well
managed. Similar phenomenon happens to the efforts of upgrading both teachers and educational
staffs quality and competencies. The local governments are still not able to implement the
educational authorities with sound plans. The research are intended to the answer of question why
the implementation of local autonomy in the education sector is not good viewed from its planning.
It are use qualitative approach. The data are taken from participant observation, in-depth
interviews, document study, and Focused Group Discussion (FGD). The data analysis are
qualitative descriptive. The research location are Tangerang Regency of Banten Province. The
research found that the implementation of local autonomy in the education sector seen from its
planning does not run well. This fact are that the planned programs and activities do not comply
with the educational authorities being decentralized. These are causes by: (1) educational
authorities do not yet understand those relevant educational matters being decentralized; 2) the
educational authorities concerned are not able to convert the decentralized governmental duties
into policies, programs and activities; 3) the educational authorities concerned are still influenced
by the planning model designed the New Order regime that only focused on facilities and
infrastructure. These phenomena are certainly worrying. One of the solutions in this respect is to
further capacity building of the local educational authorities.

Keywords: educational decentralization,concern to educational facilities and infrastructure,

capacity building of educational authorities.

Introduction
Since 2001 the country of Indonesia to implement a broad policy of regional autonomy
and intact. Under Law 22/1999 regarding Local Government which was later replaced by
Law 32 Year 2004 regarding Regional Government largely left to local government
affairs. Details of government affairs stipulated in Government Regulation 38/2007
regarding the Division of Government Affairs between the Government, Provincial, and
Regency/Municipal (PP No. 38/2007). Appendix PP. 38/2007 Part A detailed set of
governmental affairs in the education sector: the affairs under the authority of the
Government, Provincial and Regency/ Municipal. In accordance with Appendix PP.
38/2007 Part A the regency/municipal are govern and administer the affairs of education:

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1) early childhood education, 2) primary and secondary education; 3) non-formal

education, and 4) educators and education staff.
In any event planning are a very important role. Regarding the preparation of
plans in the context of regional policy-making, Turner and Hulme (1977: 132) explains
that planning is a conscious and continuous and organized to select the best alternative
available in order to achieve specific goals. Bryson (1991) classify planning into four: (1)
planning as a social reform that gives the government a very dominant role. Therefore,
this planning is centralized, for people, top-down, hierarchical and with limited political,
(2) planning as policy analysis that provides the government and stakeholders to decide
the issue and develop policy alternatives. Decentralized nature of this planning, with
people, scientific, and to open political, (3) Planning as social learning that puts the
government as a facilitator. The nature of this planning is decentralized, by people,
bottom up, and with an open political, and (4) planning as social transformation which is
the crystallization of politics based on ideology "communitarian collectivism".
The development plan according to Tjokroamidjojo (1980) is a direction of
development resources (including economic resources) are limited it is, to achieve the
objectives of socio-economic situation is better in a more efficient and effective. The
stages in the planning process are: 1) Preparation of a plan that includes a review of
circumstances, the state estimates that will be passed plan, goal setting plan and selection
of new ways of achieving the plan, identification of policy and / or business activities that
need to be done and approval; 2 ) The preparation program is preparing a more detailed
plan that includes goals, objectives, schedule, cost, and implementation; 3) The
implementation consists of the exploration, construction, and operation; 4) Supervision,
and 5) evaluation.

Research Method
In order to examine in depth the aspects related to the decentralization policy in
education, research conducted in the Regency of Tangerang. Tangerang Regency is one
of the policy implementor target while his group is the organizer of early childhood
education, primary education and secondary education. The study focused on educational
planning by the Tangerang Regency in implementing the decentralization policy in
education
This study used a qualitative approach because researchers want to understand
the basic education (primary and junior high school) and secondary (high school) by the
Tangerang Regency as a consequence of the decentralization policy in education.
Researchers analyzed aspects of the planning area. Here the researcher is not going to test
the theory or to generalize but to understand the meaning behind the empirical
phenomena that occurs in the field. This reseach are limited to basic education (primary
and junior high school) and secondary (high school).
This research site is an autonomous region Tangerang Regency in Banten
Province. It is has a unique characteristic: an autonomous region that is still thick with the
characteristics of rural but immediately adjacent to the national capital, Jakarta.
The design of this study using a qualitative design because the researchers
wanted to understand the meaning of empirical phenomena by way of a constructivist-

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interpretive. Reseacher are not to test hypothesis, theories, or search for generalizations.
Researcher as research instrument. Data were collected through observation, participant
observation, focussed group discussions, in-depth interviews, and document studies. The
data obtained are interpreted and constructed to understand its meaning. To maintain the
validity of the data was triangulation techniques. Researchers collect data, analyze, and
interpret simultaneously.

Implementation Of Education In The Regency Tangerang

In the New Order era of education in the Regency conducted by two agencies: 1) Office
of the Ministry of Education and Cultural Regency and 2) the Office of Basic Education
and Culture Regency. Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture of Regency
developt curriculum and its implementation to take care of all the units of education
(kindergarten, primary, junior high school, high school, and vocational school) and take
care of recruitment, training, and development of junior high school teachers, high school
and vocational school. Department of Basic Education and Culture set up and administer
kindergarten and primary school teachers and the facilities and infrastructure in
kindergartens and primary schools.
Since the policy of regional autonomy implemented in 2001, the Office of the
Ministry of Education and Culture Regency liquidated. Assets, logistics, personnel,
documents, functions, and duties transferred to the Regency Education Office. Thus, the
affairs of primary, secondary, and nonformal educaton become a local authority.
Tangerang Regency then making Regional Regulation No. 17 Year 2004 regarding the
Implementation of Education (Perda No. 17/2004). Under Perda No. 17/2004 educational
affairs is all that is regulated under the authority of the regency.
At the 2004 Law No. 22/1999 was replaced by Law No. 32/2004. The Regency
education authority set out in PP. 38/2007. In this Regulation, the authority determined in
detail the Regency that includes policies, financing, curriculum, facilities and
infrastructure, educators and educational staff, and quality control of education. Broomley
(1989) explained that the policy as outlined in the policy level needs to be described in
organizational level and operational level. Tangerang Regency making Regional
Regulation No. 2/2008 (Perda No. 2/2008) regarding The Organization of the Region.
Perda No. 2/2008 stipulates that implementation of regional autonomy in education is the
Education Department. Organizational structure of the Tangerang Regency Education
Office is shown in Figure 1.

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Figure 1.Structure of Departemen of Education Tangerang Regency

Head of
Departement

Secretariat

Functional Desk

Common
Sub-Section

Division of Nonformal
Education and Primary
School

Section of Literacy,
Equality, and The
Course

Seksi Pendidikan
Anak Usia Dini

Seksi Pendidikan
Sekolah Dasar

Division of
Secondary
Education

Division of
Educators and
Educational Staff

Section of Junior
High School

Section of High
School

Section of
Vocational
School

Formation
Section

Development
Section

Performance of
Evaluation
Section

Finance SubSection

Monitoring and
Evaluation
Sub-Section

Division of
Planning

Data Section

Program
Section

Facilities and
Infrastructure Section

Technical Unit

The Planning of Education Service By TangerangRegency

Organizational structure of the Tangerang Regency as a unit of planning to put the affairs
of implementing policy, not a policy support unit. Judging from the view Minzberg
(1983) Education Department organizational structure set out in Perda No. 2/2008 does
not support the implementation of all functions stipulated in Government Regulation No.
38/2007 Attachment a because it are not support to implement of decentralizaton affairs.
Planning is a support function but the function is placed on implementing of policy. As a
result, the following are impact. First, the policy-making by the reverse flow. Head of
Department who should have a supply of data, information, and materials from support
staff but he get from the middle line. Second, the planning area conceived of such a
Regency Regional Planning Board (Bappeda) so that more of physical planning. With this
conception the function of Departement of Education shifts to the procurement function
of goods/services (education facilities). Performance of the Department of Education to
carry out heavy physical development rather than providing education services. The
Division of Planning coordinatese the Non-formal Education Elementary and Secondary

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Education to implement a program of physical development or rehabilitation of school

buildings damaged classrooms, the addition of new classrooms, new school construction
unit, rehabilitation driveway and courtyard, construction of infrastructure, and the
provision of educational infrastructure.
Seen from the completeness of the planning documents, Tangerang Regency has
not set long-term development plan (RPJP) and medium term development plan (RPJM).
Although the Division of Planning under the Echelon III but also it does not prepare a
Strategic Plan. Departemen of Education only make Work Plan (Renja) that stipulated in
the Work and Budget Plan (RKA) per year. This happens also not associated with the
formulation of the Long Term Development Plan (RPJP) and the Medium Term
Development Plan (RJMD) of the Government and Province.
Smith (1985) explains that in order to implement the policy of decentralization,
local government to make the policy setting and implementation. Thus, matters of
education that is set in the local regulation needs to be described Long Term
Development Plan (RPJP) as a general policy, the Medium Term Development Plan
(RPJM) as a strategic policy, and the Work Plan (Renja) as an operational policy. Renja
specified in the Work and Budget Plan (RKA), which includes educational programs and
activities with costs that have been defined in the budget that is synchronized with the
help of the local budget and state budget Banten Province.
Not due to systematic implementation of decentralization policies in education,
Departement of Education of Tangerang Regency as the implementing agency of regency
autonomy in education is not develop a program to perform all the functions specified in
PP 38/2007 Appendix A. Department of Education more care of the physical
development. Department of Education not provide guidance and supervision of school
learning activities.
Head of Departement of Education and its Secretary explained that not stipulated
educational functions that decentralized with the design and planning because the
officials run out of time and energy to take care of the construction of educational
infrastructure. Development of education policy in the form of service that the budget
allocation for the coordination of management development, improving the quality of
learning, school operational funds, supervision, improving the competence of teachers
and education personnel, school management coaching is not done. Department of
Education just doing a routine educational services such as promotion of teachers and
education personnel, helping school accreditation, assisting the implementation of the
National Examination, monitoring semester and final exam schools, and schools
perfunctory supervision by the school superintendent.
Posture Work and Budget Plan (RKA) Department of Education Fiscal Year
2008 (Table 1) shows the emphasis on physical development of educational planning.
Functions of Departement of Education has shifted: from the area of education
implementing to a development education infrastructure. The budget for the construction
of educational facilities and infrastructure are coordinated and implemented by the
Division of Planning amounting to Rp 91,131,350,000 (73%). Budget to provide
education which consists of early childhood education, elementary, junior high school,
high school, vocational school, and non-formal education is only 11%. The rest, ie 16%

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used to fund scholarships, coaching the Board of Education and the School Committee,
administration, and publications. RKA even in Fiscal Year 2008, there were two
institutions under the Education Department does not have a budget at all the Technical
Unit and Functional Group.

Table 1.Work and Budget Plan of Education Service Budget Year of 2008
No
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.

Program

Total

Early childhood education (PAUD)

- PAUD Management
Nine-year compulsory basic education, secondary
education and informal education
- Physical development

1.017.769.000
457.769.000
116.347.986.000

- Primary School and school management

- Management of Junior High School
- Management of High School
- Management of Vocational School
- Management of Informal Education
Teachers and educational staff quality improvement
Education service management
Development planning
Total

4.355.000.000
4.359.416.000
760.862.500
606.358.100
3.240.000.000
3.955.000.000
3.020.000.000
400.000.000
124.740.755.600

91.131.350.000

Source:Processed from Regional Budget of Budget Year 2008

Tangerang Regency has not been set grand design plan because of all the officers
under heads of agencies ranging from the head of the field to be the principal executive
officer of technical activities (PPTK). Thus, their time, effort, and thought were out to
take care of the physical development projects. They barely have the energy to take care
of the rest of education. The course of learning left entirely to the education unit.
Judging from Edwards III (1980) understanding of the substance of the PP.
38/2007 and how to implement are a major problem. Similarly, the preparation of the
bureaucracy and the allocation of resources. Rondinelli and Chema (1983: 296-299) also
explains that the implementation of decentralization policy is influenced by four things:
1) the capabilities of implementing agencies, 2) a cooperative relationship between
organizations; 3) resources for program implementation, and 4) the factors environment.
Implementation of decentralization will be effective if the agents and actors have the
capability of executing so as to have good performance in carrying out the functions of
planning, decision making, and government affairs that have been submitted to him.
Leonard added that the effectiveness of the implementation of decentralization depends
on the ability of local government organizations to, 1) identify problems and
opportunities of development, 2) identify and create solutions to development problems
that arise; 3) make decisions and resolve conflicts; 4) to mobilize resources ; 5) to manage
program and project development (Rondinelli, 1983: 299).

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Conclusion
Tangerang Regency has not compiled a comprehensive plan to do with the functions of
government affairs decentralized in education sector. This happens because the
Tangerang Regency are, 1) do not understand the substance of the policy of
decentralization of education set out in PP. 38/2007 Appendix A and how to
operationalize in a decentralized system, 2) has not allocated sufficient budget to fund
programs and activities of the organization, management, and education services, 3) have
not set up the education of competent authorities so as to design and manage the affairs of
education which has become its competence, and 4) do not develop the organizational
structure of the education as the executor of local autonomy in education with basic tasks
and functions in accordance with the PP. 38/2007 Appendix A.
If these conditions are no long-term improvement in the education sector
decentralization policy will adversely affect the quality of education in Indonesia.
Providing education in the sense of teaching and learning activities in schools to increase
student competence neglected because the local government focus on physical
development. While the central government was no longer take care of education at the
operational level of the education because accordance with UU No. 32/2004 Central
Government only set of norms, standards, procedures, and criteria. Therefore, for the
future of education in Indonesia, local governments should conduct a capacity building
includes the development of legal frame work, the development of management
education, and improving the competence apparatus.

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Intensive Use of Geographic Information System for Public

Policy

Hartuti Purnaweni
Public Administration Program, FISIP,Public Administration Program, Post
Graduate Program (PGP)
Environmental Science Program, PGP,Diponegoro University
Email : [email protected]

Abstract: Development in Indonesia, especially in the urban areas, face many problems, based on
the rapid increase in population as well as icrease in the peoples activitis, while land availability
is limited. Therefore city management has to be well planned so as to prevent any policy
contradiction and overlap from appearing. City planning and implementation need well competent
and well qualified administrators to manage the city, physically and socially, and to face the ever
growing complex public problems and the higher qualified city dwellers.
Therefore, accurate data is also a mandatory, to enable city administrators plan and
implement better policies. So far, development planning and implementation are more relied on
data acquired using old technological devices. The result is not fully effective policies. Public
administrators should be equipped with modern technological innovation, making use information
collected using modern tecnology such as those using geographic information system (GIS) which
is not yet well implemented. Therefore, innovative governance is applied.
The availability of minimum, old and inaccurate data lead to great potency of problems in
public administration handling. This condition threatens effectiveness and sustainilibity of public
policies.
This paper describes the benefit and obstacles the intensive use of information from
geographic information system in city management. The recommendation suggested is the
intensive use of GIS, to support the modern public administration practises in line with higher
public demand.

Keywords : innovative governance, data, accuracy, policy, geographic information system.

Introduction
Indonesia is still grouped into developing countries, namely those who are still trying to
struggle hard for their peoples welfare through development. Development in Indonesia,
especially in the urban areas, face many problems, based on the rapid increase in
population as well as icrease in the peoples activitis, while land availability is limited
(Purnaweni, 2010). Therefore city management has to be well planned and implemented
so as to prevent any policy contradiction and overlap from appearing. In this case that
Geographic Information System is very useful. The ultimate goal of using GIS is better
planning, bettter service and, therefore, better governance. This concept has been inside
public administration circle, especially these days, when the huge benefit of this kind of

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technology are better understood by the users, especially those in public administration
arena. However, the use of Geographic Information System is not yet significance.

Geographic Information System

Since the beginning of the 20th century, development in technology and information has
experienced a vast growth beyond national borders. Virtually, nowadays only
administrative border remains. The world has been more familiar with such terms as
borderless, globalization, being driven towards what people address as McDonaldization
(Ritcher, 2000).
The birth of new technology and the advance of information have introduced
and enabled many aspects of life, including public governance into an
interconnectedness. The advanced of information technology has also brought us closer to
a so called cyber society, a computerized system of society.
Concerning public policies, the advance of information and telecommunication
technology has required government in many countries to legitimate globalization of
public making (Prewotzky, 2001), in which public decision and public policy making is
highly driven by global streams and characterized by the advance of information and
telecommunication technology.
One of notable developments of information and telecommunication technology
that can be utilized and influence public policy, including in the public policy and public
decision making is the advent of geographic information system (GIS). GIS is useful for
supporting public policies on economic, social, cultural, political, and defense matters.
The system is worthy of being put weight due to its ability to map many public makings,
such as public decision making of a nation, in which GIS may help the decision makers
take any appropriate measure by supplying adequate and correct data.
To understand Geographic Information System (GIS), one may date back to La
Ans (2007) comment on the definitions proposed by some authors. GIS is a database
system, which has an exclusive ability to encounter spatial data by using a set of work
operation instruments. Anon, cited in An (2007) defines GIS as an information system
that combines graphical (spatial) data with object textual (attribute) data in a geographical
manner (georeference). Furthermore, GIS can also combine, organize, and analyze the
data, resulting in output by which decision making is made, in particular the decisions
related to geographic aspects, such as spatial management, mining, agriculture,
housing/settlement and conservation.
In addition, La An (2007) also cites another definition of GIS, which tends to
relate to spatial information technology or computer-oriented geography. This computerbased system is used for capturing, storing, manipulating, analyzing, managing and
presenting all types of geographic data.
GIS helps manipulate and analyze the data, for example, by overlaying two map
themes, establishing buffer zone at particular distance of an area or a point. This
development is an innovation in mapping, by which Anon, cited in La An (2007)
concludes that data manipulation and analysis become the GIS main characteristics.

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Innovative Governance
According to Mega (2002), innovation is a process in which two aspects take place,
invention and transformation. Ways, principles, ideas and methods of traditional
management are replaced by the new ones. Furthermore, Mega (2002) also states that
innovation can be defined as dramatical and immediate changes in opening horizon of
organizational catalictic ability and restructurization, which introduces new product,
concept, and idea of providing the desired transformation. In Megas point-of-view,
invention is a concept of research and development, whereas innovation means overarching political aspects as well as their implications.
Mega (2002) undoubtedly argues that the advance of technology opens a new
horizon, which has a potential to create a new social structure in a more and more
digitalized world. The success of an innovation is something uncertain; however, its
absence will also mean failure. Every innovation poses a challenge.
This also happens in government sphere. Innovative governance will also have to
face a great challenge, since everybody is resistant to change. Using GIS may constitute a
big challenge for people in the government. Not only in terms of cost. More importantly
is the issues of competence, transparency, effectiveness, responsiveness and
accountability. GIS data enable people to see facts that may usually uncertain or not well
understood. Many policies in mining, agriculture, forestry need clear and exact data.
However, in practice there are many mining permittance, for instance, overlapped in
terms of mining areas. There is a great potency of conflict, which constitute public policy
problems.
Using GIS as innovation will encourage the realization of innovative governance,
which needs innovative government apparatuses accordingly.

The Benefit of GIS

The main purpose of using the Geographical Information System is to enable information
gathering, which have been processed and stored as an attribute of a site or project. In
such, the information will be useful for encouraging mapping and planning objectives.
Hence, GIS output is very important in public administration practice.
According to Barus and Wiradisastra, cited in Ah Lan (2007), GIS is a powerful
instrument to encounter digitalized spatial data so that they can be denser than those in
printed maps, tables, as well as other conventional forms. The density of the data makes
possible the acceleration of works and is savvier.
In addition to the above reasons, it has also been written on the
www.esri.com/wat-is-gis/index.html that GIS possesses economic and strategic values, as
follows:
a. Cost saving and increased efficiency
GIS help refine fleet scheduling practices and reap dividends in fuel and labour
savings in Water Management Office in City of Woodland. The use of GIS can
result in 10-30% operational expenses through decrease fuel consumption, staff time,
increase consumer satisfaction, and efficient scheduling.
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GIS can help better decision making about location in terms of real estate selection,
route selection, evacuation planning, conservation, or natural resource extraction.
Making better decision on location is actually one among success for an
organization.
c. Improved communication
GIS greatly assist in understanding situation and storytelling. Language type that
Improve communication among different team, discipline, departments, professional
fields, public, and other organization.
d. Maintaining records about the status and change of geography.
GIS is a strong framework for managing these types of records with support and
Reporting tools
e. Managing geographically
GIS enable us to know what is happening, and what will happen in geographic
space. Once we understand we could make action. The quite new type of managing
geographically is transforming the way org operates.

GIS and Public Policy

The application of GIS ini merupakan topik yang merupakan kajian administrasi publik,
seperti misalnya yang dilakukan by Budic and Goldschalk (1996) who researhed the
impact of human factos, internal organizational context, external organizational
environment, and GIS management activities.
In a good public policy, policy formulation and policy making must be parallel to
good public policy analysis. Good public policy analysis, in turn, must also depend on
valid and accurate data. In other words, any policy analysis requires analysts as well as
public policy makers to follow the data and use the right approach to conceptualize their
public policy analyses. GIS-driven data and perspective will provide conceptual basis and
operational techniques in analyzing the public policy.
The introduction of GIS is very useful in providing data of analysis base of the
good public policy on economy, social, culture, and defense. The system helps
governments map many potentials, threats, and challenges in their efforts of developing
an area, for instance, by making use of Regional Spatial Management Plan (RTRW),
Regional Spatial Management Detailed Plan (RDTRW), Urban Spatial Management
General Plan (RUTRK), and Green Spatial Management Detailed Plan (RDTRH).
Basic data for public policies provided by the GIS are very important to common
people, such as their use for Google Earth (Folger, 2009). Analysts and public decision
makers also benefit the system for it contains valuable information about available
potential. The use of basic data on public policy may begin as early as policy formulation
stage, and then followed by policy planning and finally public policy evaluation stages.
To the extent of public policy formulation, for example, the GIS helps the analysts and
public policy makers read many information (i.e., about potentials, space/land
availability, land characters, etc.), by which they can formulate the policy more properly.
The example of this system in practice is the policy on marine area development to help
activities of fishermen in the City of Semarang.

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Formulating the above-mentioned policy in the City of Semarang will not

appropriate if the GIS does not give valid data to support the policy formulation. Instead,
GIS provides data containing information that the highland area of Semarang is the
proper area for conservation.
Similarly in planning and evaluating the policy, data and information provided by
the GIS will have significant effects on the public policy on developmental planning.
Developmental planning as the result of public policy planning based on GIS-based data
and information is very valuable to map the spatial and areal use.
Using the GIS, developmental planning on public policy for areas of
conservation, cultivation, and non-cultivation can be made available. In addition, the GIS
helps public policy makers and analysts who need to determine space, place, and location
of particular developmental activity. Space refers to area, place refers to particular area
and location refers to characteristics of the area (Tarigan, 2009).
Therefore, basic data for public policy analysis obtained from the GIS typically
consist of those of spatial/areal concerning economic, social, cultural, physical, and other
aspects. These social, economic, cultural, and even political data are necessary to make
public decisions/policies.

Public Performance Efficiency in Making Public Policy

The more advanced information technology nowadays has made the GIS to play more
significant role in the database management of areal potentials. This system has been
expected to present spatial and non-spatial information at once so that the decision
making process will be more immediately executed.
Immediate and up-to-date information will help government to increase its
performance in making particular decision or policy towards particular region or area. A
certain area which has accurate and detailed information will make it much easier for the
governmental to work efficiently, particularly related to making policy for the
development of the area. In order to create and organize information valuable to support
the decision making, an integrated system is inevitably needed to accommodate the whole
data available in the area; either spatial (in form of maps) or tabular (inform of tables)
data.
Any available information composed within an Information System as a series of
activities beginning with planning, observing and data collecting, data storing and
analyzing, to the use of information produced in a decision making process. Maps are
among the most important information for determining geographical position and location
of an area or an object. They are equipped with necessary information by governmental
institutions or agencies, field surveys, interviews, and questionnaires in order to give clear
picture of the area as well as to be value-added aspects for the decision making process.

Case Studies
GIS-based public policy is public policy having valid and accurate database. GIS utilizes
satellite images transmit spatial data and information, which are difficult to be
manipulated. Unlike data in figures, satellite data are much more difficult to be

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manipulated and are the up-to-the-minute ones (real time data) so that their validity and
accuracy are viable.
Accurate data is a mandatory, to enable city administrators plan and implement
better policies. So far, development planning and implementation are more relied on data
acquired using old technological devices.
The availibility of minimum, old and inaccurate data lead to great potency of
problems in public administration handling. This condition threatens effectiveness and
sustainilibity of public policies.
Public policy needs the most recent and accurate data in order to help public
policy makers minimize their errors at the expense of the community. This is because
good public policy is that of giving benefits and improving wealth of the community.
There are some examples of the use of GIS as very important supporting aspect
for public policy making, as follows :
a. Batam Case Study
Until the 1970s, Batam Island and its peripheral areas was an empty island
regardless of its great natural potential resources. Only when President Soeharto gave B.J.
Habibie an authority to exploit it Batam changed into a developed area like what people
have been seeing since. In the 1970s, Malaka Straits was predicted to be a center of
activities and this projection was quickly learnt by Singapore. In reply to the development
experienced by this neighboring country, B.J. Habibie team began to use the benefit of
GIS to map areas surrounding the Batam Island, which had potentials to support regional
and national economic growth (Pemerintah Kota Batam, 2002).
Public policy taken by the government was to split Batam area into two sections,
bounded zone and hinterland. By using satellite images, spatial data on fishery resources
in the hinterland, which consisted of isles surrounding the Batam Island (BatamRempang-Galang), were collected. This hinterland was then developed into bounded
zone. The policy was made after a series of public policy analyses using the GIS. The
policy required that the bounded zone would be particularly used for industrial centers,
whereas the hinterland for marine cultures.
This public policy had follow-up consequences to other public policy making
processes. For example, after Barelang had been decided to be industrial area, the
authority immediately made analysis and formulation of policies on settlement,
transportation, environment, macro-economy, and others
The policy was also applied to the isles surrounding Batam Island, which
functioned as either hinterland or marine culture areas. The complementary public
policies to be formulated and applied were those requiring marine fish cultures, fishermen
empowerment, and others. The GIS-based public policies applied to Batam Island has
made the island to be one of the most developed regional economic zones in Indonesia.
b. Jember Case Study
At present, the central government has been arranging a developmental plan on
coastal area at Southern Java, which includes Pandeglang in Banten Province and
Banyuwangi in East Java Province. The effort takes the form of trans-Southern Java

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highway development. All spatial information provided by satellite images, which are
transmitted into the GIS, give a broad picture that there are conserved areas in Jember and
Banyuwangi (Kabupaten Jember, 2010).
The Local Government of Jember captures the opportunity by starting
development of the Southern Jember. However, lacking supports from the spatial data
and GIS has made it difficult to utilize lands for economic, social, agricultural and other
related activities. Accordingly, the Local Government of Jember has some problems to
make any optimal public policy on local developmental plan to be projected in response
to any possible development of the Southern Java Island.
Inadequate geo-data and information from the GIS has caused poor performance
of the local government in developing the Southern Jember. Conversely, once the GIS is
adequately used for mapping the area potentials, there will be more opportunities to
create the further growth of the area.
c. Semarang Case Study
The GIS-based imaging has proven effective in giving information of more
accurate data on the Region Spatial Management Plan (RTRW) at provincial level
(Hilmy, 2011). The overlaying on the documents from the GIS imaging with the Local
Act gives surprising results. For example, areas that have been marked as green zone in
the RTRW have been indeed the developed ones, according to the GIS imaging. The
similar anomaly also occurred in other areas so that the validity of the data used for the
Local Act on Spatial Management (Peraturan Daerah Tata Ruang) were questionable.

Factor Hampers The Use of GIS

GSI diffusion is very complex (Budic, 1996). It needs perceived related advantage, and
previous computer experience. Exposure to the technology and networking are the most
influential factors that ensuring government personnel are willing use GIS. Organization
and GIS management factors are strongly influence GIS diffusion. Important is strategies
for effective incorporations of GIS into public organization, which may not easy to find.
This is despite the great benefit GIS offers. Success of GIS application will be unrealistic
related to employee perception, experience, attitude, communication and behaviour of the
stakeholders.

Conclusion
Various cases explained in the previous sections have proven that, while information and
communication technology continues to advance, public policies made should not have
been independent from the GIS as important factor. The availability of updated data and
information can be a cornerstone towards the making of effective public policies.
Authenticity, accuracy, and validity of the data from the GIS direct the public policy
makers towards the more appropriate goals.
Indeed, not all necessary data for formulating, planning, and evaluating public
policies can be provided by the GIS. However, the GIS as part of management
information system of policy making is believed to be an important step towards more
efficient and more effective public policy making by an innovative government. Factors
that potentially interfere the GIS-based data utilization must be compensated by the most

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proper rewards and punishments method. The use of old and manual data should be
minimized. This is especially important in such a vast and complex geographical areas of
Indonesia.

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CSR Implementation in Perspective Public Policy-Based

Innovation Electricity in the Renewable Energy Sector

Heru. J. Juwono
Student at Doctoral Program Faculty of Administrative Science
University of Brawijaya Indonesia

Abstract: The issue of energy dependency is a problem faced by both developed and developing
countries such as the development of policies related Indonesia.Upaya renewable energy is
essential for this dilakukan.Hal is related to the role of companies in the field of renewable energy
in particular the extent of their social responsibility on society and the environment.
Implementation of CSR in particular by the renewable energy sector should be carried out
in accordance with the purpose of community development with environmental sustainability in
the foreseeable future, therefore we need a container that can overshadow the pattern together
with the institutions that will be developed so that the clear obligation of the company's CSR and
environmental communities in surroundings.
Government is necessary to intervene to reduce the levels of dependence on unrenewable
energy, while also doing unrenewable energy usage restrictions that apply to all walks of life.
These institutions which will be the primary managers and as management to upgrade the energy
sources that will be a shift from being the majority using unrenewable energy sources transition to
newable energy and then continue the transition to renewable energy.
Implementation of public policy innovation in the implementation of CSR based on
renewable sector is not going to be realized in a short time. The need for transitions and
adaptation policies to cut costs further in the future.

Keywords: CSR, Public Policy, Innovation, Renewable Energy

Introduction
In the era of the all of today's modern society increasingly dependent on the source of
electrical energy. Not only to meet the personal and household needs, dependence on
electrical energy is also very strongly felt by economic actors on a large scale, including
the manufacturing industry. Therefore, the electricity industry became the backbone of
not only the joints but also the economic life of society as a whole social life of the joints.
Electricity industry is a vital need for society to require fuel (in bulk) to produce energy.
To move the machinery to generate electric power, fuel is needed.
Based on available data, fossil fuel is still the primary fuel for engines driving
electrical generators. Fossil fuels include petroleum, coal and natural gas.

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At the global level, natural gas and coal became the major fossil fuels in power
plants. According to data released by British Petroleum (2011), the growth rate of
consumption of natural gas are concentrated in the electricity sector, namely by 2.6% per
year, defeating the natural gas consumption by industrial sector by 2% per year. In
addition to natural gas, coal is also a major fuel for electricity generation. However, the
data show that there is a tendency of consumption of coal as fuel for electricity generation
has declined. According to BP (2011), the natural gas replaced coal as fuel for electricity
generation. Figure 1 below shows the trend of the results of the analysis and prediction of
BP (2011) against the percentage of the three fossil fuels as fuel for electricity generation.
Figure 1. Percentage of electricity generated from fossil fuels
North America
OECD Europe
OECD Asia

Sources: BP (2011)
The picture above shows that in developed countries which are energy consuming
countries of the world's largest, both in North America, Europe and Asia, the percentage
of oil as fuel for electricity generation is much smaller when compared with the
percentage of coal and natural gas .
The same pattern was also seen at the global level as a whole. Figure 2 shows the
share of multiple sources of energy as fuel for power generation at the global level.
Figure 2. Some Sources of Energy as a share of Fuel Power Plant at Global level

Source : BP (2011)

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Figure 2 above shows that at the global level, fossil fuels still the primary fuel for
electricity generation. BP (2011) predicted it would last until 2030. Only, fossil fuels are
used as the primary fuel power plants is not petroleum, but natural gas and coal.
The picture above also shows the analysis and prediction that the share of
renewable energy is increasing as new fuel power plants. This is related to have begun
intensive developed countries to take advantage of renewable energy sources to fuel its
power plants. According to Katrin Jordan-Korte (2010), this time almost all industrialized
countries and many developing countries to promote renewable energy because of the
background (a) the increasing demand for energy worldwide, (b) the concentration of
reserves of fossil fuels in some of them vulnerable countries are likely to cause conflict so
that a supply disruption, and (c) the threat of climate change.
The third background is certainly not a background that is only valid for certain
countries only, but an objective reality, the background of all countries in the world. All
countries in the world can not escape from the three background contexts. Third countries
that do not take into account the background in energy policy would be faced with
various risks in its energy consumption.
In Indonesia, the energy source to fuel power plants are concentrated in
petroleum. Figure 3 below shows the portion of multiple energy sources to fuel power
plants in Indonesia.
Figure 3.Serves as a source of energy fuel power plant in Indonesia in 2000 - 2007

Source : Kumara (2009)

The need for oil to generate electricity are set in revenue expenditure budget
(Budget) 2010 of 6.3 million kilo liters (Reuters 5/16/10). Fuel (BBM) still dominates the
national electricity producer. Until the first semester, poorer PT PLN (Persero) is burning
fuel to 4.7 million kiloliters (kl), or 21 percent of total national electricity production of
83.3 TWh (Terra watts per hour) (www.pln-prodki.co.id ). From the above it was clear
that Indonesia's dependence on oil to supply electrical energy to the community is still

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very large. This becomes particularly ironic when other reality shows that Indonesia's oil
production capacity from time to time also decreased. It can be seen in Table 1 below:
Table 1. Indonesia Oil Production Data
Year
Oil
Condensate
Total
339.253.904,00
46.454.875,00
385.708.779,00
2005
315.919.775,00
43.369.562,00
359.289.337,00
2006
304.897.012,00
43.417.933,00
348.314.945,00
2007
311.103.057,00
45.333.729,00
356.436.786,00
2008
293.287.023,00
43.973.814,00
337.260.837,00
2009
141.491.674,00
21.480.341,00
162.972.015,00
2010
(In barrels) 1 barrel = 158.98 liters
Sources: Central Dept of data and information. Energy and Mineral Resources (2010).
Judging from these data, it can be seen oil production has decreased from year to
year, while demand for electricity will increase continuously. It can be assumed with the
increase of population and industrial growth and domestic demand for electricity
(electronic products). Not to the increasing number of national transportation every year
and have not found a means of transportation that does not use fuel (fuel oil) is quite
significant as the driving energy.
Currently the Indonesian government to provide subsidies for fuel by 70 trillion
per year and imported 350 thousand barrels per day. When using the average price of oil
at USD 50 per barrelnya, then the cost to import only about 15 trillion (www.bi.go.id
27/05/10).
Dependence on petroleum fuels to make electricity generation in Indonesia is
very vulnerable to fluctuations in world oil prices. Experience shows that when the
government raised fuel prices in 2008, many industries that transfer electricity to PLN
consumption. Increased consumption was unfortunately not matched by an increase in
electricity production capacity by PLN due to the limited ability to purchase energy. As a
result, the policy was enforced blackouts. In Padang, because of power outages 2-4 times
a day, small and medium businesses to lose millions of dollars per day (Regarding
Indonesia, July 21, 2008). While Compass (March 2, 2010) reported that the business
sector of medium and large industries in North Sumatra complained rising production
costs to 20 percent of normal during the past three weeks. At least 20 SMEs to stop
production due to power crisis.
That situation would not be allowed to take place continuously if the electricity
crisis did not want the same thing happens in the future that could affect the progress of
economic and industrial competitiveness in the future Indonesia. The government itself
has devised various policies related to the acceleration of the utilization of various energy
sources as fuel for power generation, including the National Energy Management
Blueprint released in 2005 as a guide towards energy management 2005-2025.
However, the existence of written policies that are certainly not by itself will
automatically become a reality. There are many hurdles that must be overcome to realize
such a written policy. Barrier is mainly limited resources and sources of funds owned by

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the government. The question then is what steps might be taken by the government to
overcome these obstacles.
Synergies with other parties, in this case the parties have the resources and
potential sources of funding, it is important to be built. Cooperation with the large-scale
firms are very important. Moreover, if the big companies themselves have an interest to
secure power supplies for industry. Bridges to build synergy is CSR / corporate social
responsibility (social and environmental responsibility / TSDL).

CSR Implementation
In Indonesia, CSR has been legally adopted through Law 40/2007 on Limited Liability
precisely in Article 74 paragraph (1) which states: "The Company is conducting its
business activities in the field and / or related to the natural resources required to
implement the Social and Environmental Responsibility . "Similarly, the Law 25/2007 on
Investment in Article 15 letter (b) which says that" every investor is obliged to implement
corporate social responsibility ".
However, its application in the field is still not complete as expected. There is
still resistance among the business itself to issue a CSR fund itself. Especially in the
electricity industry, the concepts and operational clearer on this subject are still
encountered many obstacles. That is because many companies still indicates that CSR is a
regulatory obligation would have been implemented by the government. Though CSR
funds are carried out routinely and innovation-oriented electrical renewable energy will
lead to efficiencies and savings in the future.
One implementation of CSR is a corporate social responsibility in the field of
environmental management can be realized with the proper activities are undertaken by
the Ministry of Environment. Proper is the Corporate Performance Rating Program in
Environmental Management. The program aims to encourage companies adhere to
environmental regulations and achieve environmental benefits (environmental
Excellency) through the integration of sustainable development principles in the process
of production and services, by the way the application of environmental management
systems, 3R, energy efficiency, resource conservation and ethical business conduct and is
responsible to the community through community development programs.
Years 2010-2014 the emphasis given to the two goals of extending PROPER and
encourage voluntary efforts of companies to internalize the concepts of the environment
in the activities of the production process. PROPER extension is done by creating a
monitoring network with the provinces and regencies / cities. In the period 2010-2011
PROPER surveillance was undertaken in collaboration with the eight provinces. Province
province under the supervision of the Ministry of Environment to supervise the use of
monitoring mechanisms and criteria established by the Ministry of Environment. In the
2011-2012 monitoring network will be extended to 22 provinces and 400 districts / cities.
PROPER is the monitoring and incentive programs and / or disincentives to the
management of and / or activities. Sebagaiamana incentives referred to in paragraph (1)
of the award PROPER. PROPER of the award based on an assessment of performance
management of the organization and / or activities in:

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a. pollution prevention and / or damage to the environment;

b. pollution prevention and / or damage to the environment; and
c. pollution recovery and / or environmental damage.
Performance assessment based on the assessment criteria PROPER comprising:
a. Adherence to the criteria used for ranking the blue, red, and black
b. More aspects of the assessment criteria required (beyond compliance) for ranking the
green and Gold.
Assessment criteria for a more complete PROPER can be seen on the Minister of
Environment Regulation No. 5 of 2011 on Corporate Performance Rating Program in
Environmental Management. In general PROPER performance ratings are divided into 5
colors with the following understanding:
a. Gold, given to the person in charge of business and / or activities that have
consistently demonstrated the superiority of the environment (environmental
Excellency) in the production process and / or services, conduct business ethically and
responsibly towards society;
b. Green, given to the person in charge of business and / or management activities that
have made the environment more than those required in the regulations (beyond
compliance) through the implementation of environmental management systems,
efficient use of resources through the efforts of the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and
Recovery), and efforts of social responsibility (CSR / Comdev) well;
c. Blue, given to the person in charge of business and / or activities that have made the
required environmental management actions in accordance with the provisions and /
or legislation;
d. Red, is given to the management of and / or activities of environmental management
efforts do not comply with the requirements stipulated in laws and regulations, and
e. Black, given to the person in charge of business and / or activities that intentionally
perform any act or omission which did result in contamination and / or environmental
damage and violations of laws or implement administrative sanctions.
Here are some of the data that the company has begun implementation of CSR in
corporate social responsibility to the environment can be seen in Table 2.
Table 2.

Results Performance Rating Assessment Program Environmental

Management Company In 2011

No

Company name

1.

PT. Pertamina
Geothermal Area
Kamojang
PT. Berau Coal
Site Binungan
PT. Newmont
Nusa Tenggara
PT. Kideco Jaya
Agung
PT. PLN
(Persero)

2.
3.
4.
5.

Industry
types

City

Capitalization
Status

Bandung

BUMN

PROPER
20102011
GOLD

East
Berau
Kalimantan
NTB
West
Sumbawa
East
Pasir
Kalimantan
South
Makassar
Sulawesi

PMDN

GREEN

PMA

GREEN

PMA

GREEN

BUMN

BLUE

Province

Geothermal West Java

Energy
Coal Mine
Mineral
Mine
Coal Mine
Diesel
Energy

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No

Company name

Industry
types

Province

City

Capitalization
Status

PROPER
20102011

Wilayah Sulsel
dan Sultra Sektor
Tello
Sources: Proper Performance Assessment Report of 2010-2011
The question that arises then is how the CSR funds collected in conjunction with
the institutional patterns that will be developed as a container. Subsidies to renewable
energy development is urgently needed. Government is necessary to intervene to reduce
the levels of dependence on unrenewable energy, while also doing unrenewable energy
usage restrictions that apply to all walks of life. If you see the present condition is a lot of
purely private companies or state-owned air-tagline 'green', but if there is no impact
because there is no institution that embodies. Next is, government subsidies and funds
from the private sector CSR must have clear management, so that here there is need for a
container that houses the institution of CSR funds from the private sector and government
subsidies. These institutions which will be the primary managers and as management to
upgrade the energy sources that will be a shift from being the majority using unrenewable
energy sources transition to newable energy and then continue the transition to renewable
energy.
Implementation of public policy innovation in the implementation of CSR based
on renewable sector is not going to be realized in a short time. The need for transitions
and adaptation policies to cut costs further in the future.

Energy Policy in Indonesia Legal System

Public policy in the energy sector in Indonesia, in principle, should refer to the Act of
1945 section 33 which reads:
"(1)
The economy is structured as a joint effort based on the principle
of the family.
(2)
Branches of production which is important for the country and the
welfare of the majority mengusai controlled by the state.
(3)
Earth and water and natural resources contained within it is
controlled by the state and used for the overall prosperity of the people."
Of the verses contained in the above shows that the basic principle that is
recognized by the Republic of Indonesia in terms of management of natural resources,
including energy resources, is the rule rather than entirely by the state in the hands of
individual persons. Therefore, the state has full authority and responsibility for natural
resources that exist in this country can be prioritized for use as closely as possible to the
interests of the people of Indonesia. Only in technical management at the operational
level, of course the state can delegate its powers it on certain parties who are considered
capable of undertaking and responsibilities as mandated by the constitution.
In natural resource management over the years, have been regarded as an error in
putting the development paradigm. Management of natural resources for the community
should benefit all parties fairly and broadly, because according to the mandate of the
Constitution Article 33, paragraph (3) is for the overall prosperity of the people, equitably

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and sustainably. But what happens is more focused management of natural resources in
which economic principles of natural resource exploitation as a source of income but are
not taking into account the environmental costs. This emphasis has led to the impact of
(a) does not realize the people's welfare, and (b) damage to natural resources and the
environment is getting worse.
Critically can be explained that the conception of natural resource management
paradigm based on the lay state. The implications of this paradigm is to give full authority
to the state to control, own and manage natural resources management. It is characterized
by the form of institutions and policies are centralized, top-down approach, a targetoriented economy, the macro planning and strict budgeting. This condition is susceptible
to the inclusion of interest groups who intend to benefit the management of natural
resources and keep the parties in broad participation.
Furthermore, if returned to the mandate of Article 33 paragraph (3), then the
question must be answered is who is the most straightforward is primarily concerned with
the management of natural resources. Society that just as the party has an interest. People
who had been living around the forest, for example, a lot of hurt and become poorer, not
because it is not skilled and did not know how to manage the forest resources, but
because of weak and powerless in the constellation of local and national politics. Natural
resource damage is not due to ignorance of the local community, but because of the
policy and natural resource management decisions more widely discussed and set out the
local community. The main problem living around and inside the forest area, are those
who inhabit the forest is a resource that is desired by the group that is more powerful than
them. At this point, a paradigm shift is a significant natural resource management is done
as interpretation of article 33 paragraph (3).
Provisions of Article 33 paragraph (3) further elaborated in the 1945 MPR and
contained in various laws and regulations. Legislation which is closely related to natural
resource management, among others, Law 5/1960 on Regulation of the Basic Agrarian
Law 11/1967 on Basic Provisions of Mining, Law 5/1967 on Basic Provisions of Forestry
who has been replaced by Law 41 / 1999, Law 11/194 on Irrigation, Law 5/1984 on
Industry, Law 9/1985 on Fisheries, Law 5/1990 on Management of Natural Resources
and Ecosystems, Law 26/2007 on Spatial Planning, and Law 32/2009 on Environment of
life.
Various legislation has provided the basis for natural resource management.
However, the old regulations are still too oriented aspects of development, full control by
the state and lack of community participation in natural resource management.
Bertitiktolak of the above, it is in need of a policy and regulation that emphasizes balance
ecological and economic aspects in the management of natural resources, particularly in
the energy sector. That is why in more detail, the constitutional mandate on the basis of
the above pour in Law 5/1990 on Conservation of Natural Resources and Ecosystems,
which then sharpen again in the law on the Management of Natural Resources on the
principle that the state should mengehendaki balance between public welfare function
with the function of environmental sustainability in the management of natural resources,
including energy, in Indonesia.

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Specifically in the context of energy resources, Indonesia has Law No. 30/2007
on Energy. The general principle used in this regulation is the principle of expediency,
and sustainability. Article 2 of Law No. 30/2007 states that "Energy is managed under the
principles of expediency, rationality, efficiency with justice, increase added value,
sustainability, social welfare, environment conservation, national security, and integration
with emphasis on national capacity." Article 3 states that "In order to support national
sustainable development and enhance national energy security, energy management
objectives are :
a. The achievement of independence in the management of energy;
b. Ensuring the availability of domestic energy, either from sources in the country and
abroad.
Within this legislation should be emphasized that the management of energy as
possible is for the interests of the country and the principles of sustainable development.

Based Public Policy Innovation

Public policy-based innovation is often associated with the use of new technology within
an organization to achieve effectiveness and efficiency (DJ Teece (1986), T David
(1986), C Edquisit (1997) and Chiesa 1996): therefore, public policy innovation is a
inevitability in the process of implementation of governance and public policy every day.
With the lack of innovation in public policy, then the government will automatically
become an adaptive organization and quickly responding to the challenges and changes
facing. In the new paradigm of public administration, therefore, the backbone of the
movement of a rule is situated on the growth of innovation in the everyday process of
governance.
In the context of CSR implementation and utilization of renewable energy public
policy innovations are at various levels. The first level, is in finding the right strategy for
grounding and strengthening the implementation of CSR policies / TSDL. The second
level, the institutional model in order to find the most effective in terms of fund
management CSR / TSDL particularly in the electricity sector. The third level, is to find
the pattern most appropriate policy mix to achieve two goals simultaneously, namely the
expansion of community access to electrical services and energy utilization
terbarukan.Sebelum go further on how the three levels of public policy innovation of the
above can be achieved, firstly need assessed on what and how public policy innovation
itself.
Public policy is essentially based innovation can not be separated from studies of
organizational innovation in general. Chiesa (1997) says that innovation policy was
essentially leading to increased competitiveness of the organization. If we're talking in the
public sector, the competitiveness of the intended course lies in community satisfaction
with the services provided by the government. Chiesa generally describe the concept of
innovation policy in the following scheme:

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Figure 4. Occurrences Process Innovations in Organizations

Source: Chiesa (1997)

From the picture above it is clear that public policy innovation is a dynamic
process of the mutual interactions of 4 (four) basic elements, namely the process of
innovation, the introduction of technology, product innovation and the concept of
generalization. The interaction of these four elements must be supported by strong
leadership by a factor conducive to the flourishing of innovation within the organization
itself.
In the context of public policy, concepts of innovation today has become a fairly
intensive discussion among academics and practitioners. For public policy innovation is
felt more necessary when the main issues and challenges facing the public sector from
time to time is also more complex. Only, in the application of public policy innovation in
the field often encounter many challenges. One of the main challenges are related to the
legitimacy issue. Because when someone is going to innovate public policy, it will
encounter a lot of "traps" the laws and regulations may not allow the innovation is carried
out, either temporarily or permanently. The issue here is trying to be reviewed by Michael
Duijn which basically requires that the various relevant actors can collaborate to create
innovative public policy in order to achieve the public interest.
I propose to cooperate with the potential users of the intended
innovation, whether it be policy measures, policy objectives, or policy
opinion. By thinking through beforehand which actors might be use the
intended innovation and for what (formal) purpose, and being attuned to the
innovation efforts of these actors and their purpose along the way,
innovation program in the public policy domain might be able to gain and
substantiate their (public) legitimacy, at least for the substantive results of
theori effort. This may lead to what Von Hippel (2005) calls democratizing
innovation promting the significant influence of so-called lead users, by
pulling it out of the exclusive domain of producer-led science and
technology, and leading it into the context of users and application (Duijn,
2009: p. 345)
Furthermore Duijn Michael also stressed that public policy innovation is not an
effort that seeks only to innovation itself, but each of the innovations made to be able to

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create a solid solution and better than the previous condition (durable and novel solution).
For that of public policy actors always required to cooperate with one another. As for
public policy actors in question are professional actors (mostly from the corporate world)
related to public policy issues terntentu, the researcher and akademsi and policy makers
themselves. Intensive collaboration and continuous between the three elements that are
then led to what is called by Duijn as "community inquiry". The ongoing process of
collaboration between different actors in implementing the policy of public policy
innovation is called by Duijn as "Embedded Reflection on Public Policy Innovation"
(Duijn, 2009: page 9).
In more operational Wayne Thornton (2006) emphasized that the bureaucracy
can be the source of the emergence of public policy innovation. Thus, is slightly different
than Duijn, the source of innovations come from public policy that should not come
solely from outside actors purely bureaucratic. This directly, Thornton challenged the
conventional wisdom that says that the bureaucracy is always anti-innovation. Thornton
then initiated a model called the Bureaucratic Policy Innovation (BPI) which dikatannya
"... BPI is a new policy or doctrine developed by a bureaucracy That draws on
unprecedented means or methods to fulfil a novel operational purpose." (Thornton 2006:
it . 37). Concrete example in Indonesia, we can see in the case of policies PNPM
(National Program). This policy is in some respects was considered quite innovative and
comprehensive program is controlled by the government (state driven program).
Public policy innovations is also one of the key words of a recent concept in
public administration, namely Sound Governance. In the current conception of
governance, innovation and creativity are very important things that must be owned by
any government. Therefore, the government today is no longer dealing with the problems
and realities-that's it. Morning assembly, regular meetings, paperwork and
implementation procedures are not a core duty of a government. In time, the mechanical
system will do the routine things. Modern government to deal with many situations that
are less complex and unpredictable as a result of the reality of an increasingly connected
to the extreme. Globalization makes the matrix of life becomes even more complicated
than before (Farazmand, 2004).
Innovation is intended in the SG is in many aspects. In the field of technology is
done in terms of finding new techniques and various methods in the conduct of the
various processes of planning and delivery of public services. In the field of development
/ resource management, innovation is required in terms of finding ways not only effective
and efficient but also bring maximum benefit to the community. In this case Jean Hartley
(2006) initiated a matrix that is very helpful in explaining the existence of public policy
innovation in government organizations as shown in the image below:

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Figure 5. Matrix Innovation and Improvement

Sources: Jean Hartley, 2006, Innovation in Governance and Public Services, Warwick
University Press
From the illustration above it is clear that not all the innovations that will
automatically have an impact on the improvement (improvement), demkian versa. And
we hope of course is only the quadrant number 4 (four) is a public policy innovations that
directly impact the creation of improved conditions.
The study is expected to result in conditions such as in the four quadrants above.
Where innovation policies in the management of renewable energy through the use of
CSR funds may, in the same time, raising the degree of use of renewable energy in
Indonesia and the improvement of financial management in the industrial sector in
particular CSR ketanaglistrikan.
As noted, that innovation policy is a necessity of the global world is rapidly
changing. Because with the change of globalization many assumptions that must be
immediately corrected at any time. Not possible, for example, in preparing the budget we
just move on assumptions that are tedious and only the numbers change slightly from
previous budgets. Such an attitude is far from ideal dynamic bureaucracy. In public
administration, recently intensively discussed the concept of Sound Governance (SG).
This concept also puts innovation policy as the core of his idea. SG believes that without
innovation and adaptation, the government will be broken (soundless) (Farazmand 2004:
page 19). However, it is innovation must be supported by adequate organizational
capacity and organizational capacity to implement it. Therefore, the dimension of SG is
also listed on the importance of organizational and institutional aspects in the reform of
modern governance. Political and economic situation can change at any time. Then the
bureaucracy must be able to quickly adapt without having fragmented. The term 'change
the policy change ministers' flexible attitude is not intended here. Flexibility means the
technical and strategic level, not flexible in the goals and commitments. This is also
confirmed by Golembiewski (in Farazmand 2004) that the bureaucracy must be driven by
commitment, motivation and keterbuakaan of new information, rather than loyalty
(compliance) a blind:

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Basically we argue that the evolution of a creative idea into a practical

organizational change should be seen as an innovative process. An ideal
type of good innovative process is characterized by high motivation on
individuals, groups, and organizations to acquire new information and to
increase sources of knowledge about a relevant problem in order to stabilize
turbulent social systems (Farazmand 2004: p. 172)
In addition to the factors mentioned above, Farazmand and Golembiewski also
stressed that the success factors of public policy innovation is a dimension of
sustainability (continuous innovation). Because without this aspect of the sustainability of
public policy innovations that will soon lose momentum and eventually the government
will return to his old habits that are not productive (bussiness as usual).

Subsidy Policy
Subsidies are a form of financial assistance (financial assistance), which is usually paid
by the government, with the aim of maintaining price stability, or to maintain the
existence of business activities, or to encourage a variety of economic activities in
general. The term subsidy may also be used to support paid by non-governmental
organizations, such as individuals or non-governmental institutions (Ruth, 2008).
Subsidies can also take the form of trade protectionism or barriers (trade barriers) by
making domestic goods and services to be competitive against imports of goods and
services.
In the system of capitalism, the subsidy is one of the instruments of indirect
control. Grossman in Economic Systems (1995) explains that the system of capitalism,
there are two kinds of economic controls by the government, namely the direct and
indirect control. Direct control is a policy that works regardless of market mechanisms,
such as the trade embargo and setting the highest price of an item. The indirect control are
working through the market mechanism, such as tariff setting, and all sorts of taxes and
subsidies. (Grossman, 1995).
Subsidies can be categorized in various ways, depending on the reason behind the
subsidy, the recipient, and sources of financing subsidies (could be from the government,
consumers, tax receipts, etc.). (Http://en.wikipedia.org).
In the 2008 Revised State Budget, in broad outline there are two subsidies, ie
subsidies on energy and non-energy subsidies. Energy subsidies include subsidies for fuel
and electricity. Non-energy subsidies include eight types of subsidies, the subsidies of
food (rice for the poor), subsidized fertilizer, seed subsidies, subsidized public service
obligation (for Railway PT Indonesia, PT Pelni, and PT Pos Indonesia), loan interest
subsidy program ( interest paid the government), the raw material soybean subsidies, oil
subsidies (market operations), and tax subsidies (taxes paid by the government).
(Memorandum of Revised State Budget & Finance, 2008, III-4).
As for some basic grounding in the application of subsidies, among others:
a. A useful aid provided by the government to groups or individuals who are usually in
the form of cash payment or tax cuts.
b. Given with a view to reducing some of the burden and focus on the advantages or
benefits to the community.

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c. Obtained from the tax subsidy. Thus, the tax money collected by the government will
go back again into the hands of the community through the provision of subsidies.
Can be seen here that the subsidy becomes a tool of government in making the
distribution of incomes. As for Indonesia, some kinds of subsidies:
1. Price distorting subsidies: the government's assistance to communities in the form of
reduced prices below the market price in order to stimulate the public to increase
consumption or purchase of such commodities. The price paid is lower than the
market price, and the government to assume or pay the difference in price. Examples
of subsidies include :
a. discounted rates / electricity tariff
b. discounted rates for rental homes
c. fertilizer price cuts
d. poor rice
e. costs of schooling (BOS)
f. Fuel price cuts
2. Cash grant: an aid to the people in government by providing some cash and
consumption allocation of money was handed over entirely by the community.
Examples: direct cash assistance.
3. Allowances or tax cuts.
In addition, the subsidy was imposed only if the advantages (benefits) gained
greater than the amount of costs incurred for the provision of subsidies. Although
subsidies exist to create a welfare society, they lead to higher taxes or increased prices for
consumer goods. The logic: because the subsidy increases, the tax collected is also
increased because the tax is a source of funds for the subsidy, so the prices of goods will
also be increased because of the demands that the tax rise. This all of course requires
prudence in deciding the government subsidy policy. Because if the purpose of the
subsidy that was originally aimed at improving the overall economic well-being turned
into a decisions that only benefit a handful of classes.
In Indonesia alone, the subsidy policy of the most widely heard is the fuel price
subsidy. This is because the fuel as a strategic commodity and will respect the public
interest. The high price of oil markets is not followed with good purchasing power.
Various measures taken by the government to redistribute income to reduce the gap
between community members. Established programs often widely criticized among the
opposing party and interests.

Conclusion
Implementation of CSR in particular by the renewable energy sector should be carried out
in accordance with the purpose of community development with environmental
sustainability in the foreseeable future, therefore we need a container that can overshadow
the pattern together with the institutions that will be developed so that the clear obligation
of the company's CSR and environmental communities Diu surroundings. Subsidies to
renewable energy development is urgently needed. Government is necessary to intervene
to reduce the levels of dependence on unrenewable energy, while also doing unrenewable
energy usage restrictions that apply to all walks of life. These institutions which will be

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the primary managers and as management to upgrade the energy sources that will be a
shift from being the majority using unrenewable energy sources transition to newable
energy and then continue the transition to renewable energy.
Implementation of public policy innovation in the implementation of CSR based
on renewable sector is not going to be realized in a short time. The need for transitions
and adaptation policies to cut costs further in the future.

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Women as Strategic Actor in Feminist Policy Reform: A Case

in Badung Regency in Bali Province (Gender Policy Reform)

Ida Ayu Putu Sri Widnyani

Abstract: Policy decision-making is inseparable from democratic life that involves all elements of
the society including women and men. The need for involvement of all elements is due to the
following reasons. The first is the element of trust, that is, involving all elements will lead to
confidence in the outcome of policies. The second is as a democratic goal, that is, by engaging
them, the policy will be accepted because it fits the needs of the citizens. Third is imaging, that is,
democratic participation will enhance the image and legitimacy of government.
The reality is not as expected; the results of many policies do not seem to favor the citizens
interest, and are less supportive toward women. The involvement of women and minority groups is
so minimal, and this is the case in Badung regency of Bali Province. Based on the researchers
observations and empirical data obtained in the field, women occupy minimal strategic position in
the policy decision making in parliament and in government bureaucracy of Badung Regency.
These problems do not only occur in national or regional level but they also constitute the world's
problems.
To be able to conduct policy reform, innovation in government should be attempted.
Participating in reforming policy results to make them more favorable toward people who are pro
gender needs a strategic actor which serves as a necessary pioneer, which can be followed by
other actors. The actor is the woman herself because it is the woman herself who is more aware of
her needs and the needs of the community. Women should be capable of entering strategic
networks, occupying strategic positions in parliament and the bureaucracy and able to meet the
quota of women representation at least 30%. The government should support and provide
opportunities to women. There are two factors that can result in feminist policies which are
progender, i.e.: the internal factors which are the women themselves by improving their own
competence through improving their insight, attitudes, morals, knowledge, and through improving
women's movement; and the external factors like supports from government, community, culture,
political parties and mass media.

Keywords: Women, Reform, Feminist Policy

Introduction
Democratic life in Indonesia can not be separated from the women as citizens. Women as
equal partners of men have the same chances and opportunities as men to perform
activities in development aspects including to vote and be voted, express opinions and
ideas of mutual interest in democratic life. Such as those expressed by Denhardt and
Denhardt (2007;50) that is in order to establish the involvement or participation of the
citizens there are three things that are described below.
There are a number of reasons we might hope for high levels of public
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through active participation we can most likely achieve the best political
outcomes, Second, democratic objective, attaining rules and decisions
which satisfy the interests of the greatest number of citizens. Third,
democratic participation enhances the legitimacy of government
In order to achieve equitable development in all areas of life both physical and
non physical, aspiration absorption is performed through Musrenbang (Planning
Council). The absorption of this aspiration should involve all components of society
including women. The evidence suggests that in each musrenbang, womens participation
has been minimal (Widnyani: 2011: 117). It was proven from the list of meeting attendees
which were mostly attended by men. These conditions resulted that non-physical
development policies has not been implemented optimally. The resulting policy of
government shows minimum results of pro-women policies.
The minimal pro-women policies are compounded by the limited involvement of
women in the process of public decision-making. This is partly characterized by the less
number of women representative in legislative and structural echelon I, II, and III in the
executive institution. In addition, there are still weaknesses of partnership between
government and the community and other agencies who have the vision and mission of
womens empowerment. This fact is in accordance with Bevir (2011: 387) who stated
that on the partnership, things that must be done in the process of deciding a policy,
should consider :
Public manager in collaborative governance needs skills in negotiation,
persuasion, collaboration, and enablement which include activation,
orcestration, and modulation skills. Multiple streams of literature that focus
on the relationship among government, the public and stakeholders in
governance fall into two catagories: collaboration with among organization
and collaboration with the public
A variety of current literature focuses on the relationship between government,
communities and stakeholders in the administration is included into two categories: the
inter-organizational cooperation and teamwork / collaboration with the community.

The phenomenon of the presence of women in Badung

Based on statistic data sources of Badung Regency in 2008, there are still a lot of illiterate
women, though Badung as tourism area has the second highest regional income in
Indonesia. The level of education up to college level is very less. If it is viewed of gender,
the percentage of illiterate women is higher (more) than men. Almost all over the areas in
Bali has been under this condition from time to time. In 2007 the percentage of the
overall gender imbalance among the population of women and men, the disparity rate
reached 9.35% percentage. Considerable striking gender disparity seen in the graduate
school of education / equivalent, that is a 41.80% for males and 31.27% for females in
2007 to 10.53% disparity rate. Diploma I/II graduates for males is reaching 4.66% and
3.89% of women, Diploma III / IV/S1 degree for men is 8.98% while 6.71% for the
female.
Participation of women in parliament membership of the last General Election
(2004 and 2008) in Badung regency is much less than males. Overall male dominance in
the membership of Parliament is very prominent (97.5%). Strategic decisions in the

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formulation of public policy are taken by government officials a structural environment.

Therefore, the proportion of men in the structural positions in government is worth
pointing out. In administration environment of Badung Regency, male dominance in
structural positions appear very prominent, in all levels of the echelon. Of the 792
positions available in Badung Regency administration, only 27.9% is filled by women,
while the rest (72.1%) is filled by men.
A feminist is not a prototype of female or male with category of character,
thought and a certain appearance, except that one is aware of the structural imbalance and
discomfort in the form of inequality. Thus, a male can be a feminist as long as he has a
concern and awareness to change the injustices and oppression of women. Or vice versa,
women can become more patriarchal than men. This view is supported by Styhre (2007)
who stated that the feminist analysis toward the bureaucratic rationality norms of
masculine hierarchy and professionalism is required to lead to a humanistic approach /
humanity as an emotional and attention to the feminine as model of an egalitarian
similarities approach in the work (FT Ashcra; 2001 in Styhre: 2007: 54).
Postfeminis intended in this paper is how to increase the quota of women in
legislative and executive (position of women in strategic places) to be able to play a role
in policy reform. Citing Stiverss opinion (1998: 30), people can fully be who they are
only if they directly participate in public life
The above statement is supported by Gale Noble in Al Gore (1994: 7) that is
The employees also are happier. As Gale Noble, a case technician, put it, The
satisfaction is [in] greeting the veterans, actually seeing first-hand these men and women
who served this country so that we all would be here. . . . Now, I actually can talk to
them, make them laugh, give them a friendly gesture, and they leave very happyThat
happiness, the friendly behavior, and joys will come when the hands of men and women
are capable of serving the country. It means that the equality between men and women is
required in terms of determining and implementing policies governing the state or
country.
If equality is obtained and the women had successfully managed to occupy high
positions in the executive or legislative institutions, their roles in fighting for a pro-people
and pro-women policies are stated as follows.
It is now more clearly understood that women's rights have to be protected
and respected, policies have to afford women opportunities for participation
and advancement, and the effect of government actions on women have to be
taken into account. The new development paradigm thus recognizes that
women, every bit as much as men, have to be empowered to participate in
the changing world. The challenge of course is to turn the theory into
practice, and to move beyond talking about empowering women to ensuring
that it actually is done. It would appear that choice and voice are what
empowering women is really all about -- giving them a choice in how they
live their lives, and a voice in decisions which affect them (Empowering
For The 21 st Century Accra and Gana:1997 ;46).
It is now obviously understood that womens rights must be protected and
respected; policies should be sought to give women opportunities for participation and
progress, and the effects of government action on women must be taken into account.

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Development of a new paradigm to recognize women should be empowered to take part

to change the world. The challenge is to turn theory into practice. Women after occupying
a strategic position have to be able to speak for the rights to influence the pro-gender
policies.

Women as Strategic Actors of Gate Opener

Development is a conscious effort made continuously in the form of sustained physical
and non physical for the better direction. In realizing the general development in the state
and nation, the government has launched through regional autonomy under the Act
Number 25 of 2004 on National Development Planning System.
1. Role of Women in Development Planning
In the process of development planning which produces the development policy
requires the participation of all stakeholders: key stakeholders, such as the head of the
executive, parliament, the subdistrict, village chief; indirect stakeholders, such as
communities, businesses, civil society organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and
mass media. They constitute a united system as the domain of good governance which are
classified into three pillars of development, namely the state / government, civil society
and the private sector. Participation of these pillars will move toward good governance in
which participation is one of the characteristics of good governance. In addition to
participation, there are eight other characteristics, namely: the rule of law, transparency,
consensus orientation, equity, effectiveness, responsiveness, accountability and strategic
vision.
Based on the findings of the study of Gender, Politics and Policy Change: The
Case of Welfare Reform Under New Labour is that policy changes have been activated
by the presence of strategic actors feminists and opening doors in the location of the
most important institution in the process of decision-making in the UK (Annesley, 2010).
Political actors are positioned in a location that holds the resource agencies and political
power. In the literature on policy making in Britain, it is the core executive that is
highlighted as the most significant position in the institutions. Referring to the ministers,
as head of governmental departments owning the resources and authority as the key to
policy change. Thus, they hold positions of power and have access to the resources
required for policy changes. The terms strategic actor and gate opener are chosen to
highlight the ways in which the institutional position of the actors in particular to
facilitate the efforts of feminist reform. Their strategic position allows them to open a
gate declared to be closed for the efforts of feminist reform.
2. Women in Policy Reform
Reviewing gender politics and science is increasingly trying to show (what, when
and how) women existence in politics in making a difference in policy outcomes.
Scientific focus has shifted from counting the number of women in political
representation of women in theory and empirically demonstrate the relationship between
their presence and policy changes of SRW- Substantive Representative Woman
(Annesley, 2010). A skeptical article of the crisses mass approach, which roughly
predicts the impact of womens political presence will be felt when they reach about 30
percent; but shows how important the individual actor is within an institution or policy
empowerment, which is often referred to as critical actors.

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Mackay in Anessly (2010) recognized that in order to make policy changes that
pro-gender / pro-feminist, women should be able to occupy an important position in
parliament - the position of the government bureaucracy. However, empirical research
remains focus on parliamentary and women policy institutions and recognizes the
necessary and inevitable interrelation and interaction between feminist critical actor in
several institutions. Thus, building the network should remain in force.
While acknowledging the valuable contribution that the political gender and
literature have been made, in line with the opinion expressed by Mackay in Anessly
(2010), there are three important ways, namely:
1. First, opening the location of potential substantive representation of women, arguing
that it is important to see the feminist actor with a source of political power, rather
than a study of women in a particular institution setting.
2. Second, looking for evidence of how the actors work together in several locations of
institutions.
3. Third, widening the focus of policy to give priority to the elements of public policy
maker with significant economic implications.
The successful implementation of gender policy reform relies
on the series of strategic actor (as opposed to a critical actor) who act as
gate opener to the key sites of political power in British political system (Annesley,
2010).
3. Recommendation
There are a number of recommendations that can be implemented in Indonesia,
especially in Badung regency of Bali Province, namely:
a. Investigating the role of actors in the range of location of the institution
b. For feminist critical actor, in making a difference to policy outcomes, they need to be
placed in the strong or rich resources.
c. Making policy changes that pro-gender / pro-feminist, thus, women should be able to
occupy an important position in parliament, office of government bureaucracy. This
statement is in accordance with the opinion of Hoar (1992) in Violanti (2011; 2),
Women, in an effort to sound more powerful and to combat stereotypical impressions
of them as the weaker sex, have adopted more masculine speech styles, including
lowering their pitch
d. Interrelationship and interaction are significantly needed between feminist critical
actors in several institutions and build network with relevant institutions.
e. Reform of public policy should refer to the concept of modern administration, which
is in accordance with Marinis opinion, Modern concepts of public administration
must be built on postbehavioral and postpositivist logic more democratic, more
adaptable, more responsive to changing social, economic and political circumstances"
(Frederickson: 2003: 128).
4. Prescription of Increasing Women Empowerment in Badung Regency
The recommendations can actually be applied in Indonesia, especially in Badung
regency. Although there are differences in cultural factors, after all these times many
women can occupy important positions, though the number is still less than the quota
(based on statistical data of Badung regency Year 2008). There are also many highly

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educated women, even though they are still inferior to men. Government support is
significantly needed through affirmative action, because in order to obtain a fair policy
then it is required the active participation of all components in the formulation of policy.
As it is stated by Grindle (2007: 124), citizen participation in public life, and the
regulation of public life, should actually increase and that is widely expected to improve
the potential for government by the people This opinion is emphasized by Stivers (1998:
30) who stated that people can fully be who they are only if they participate directly in
public life, as community health center board members did This needs to be socialized to
the women that they have a very influential role for the progress of the nation. Although
the policy reforms in the political field that is already technically reformed through Act
10 of 2008 on General Election of Representatives, Parliament and the Council; and the
Act 22 Year 2007 concerning election organizer that determines the 30% representation
of women. As stated in the article that the recommendation of at least 30% representation
of women will be able to influence a policy difference. This opinion is also supported by
the statement, depending upon configuration of the political system (for example winner
take all versus proportional representation), the government in power need to be
attentive, if not always compliant on the views of the opposition (Crosby , Derick: 2002:
168). Zipper system in the serial number which is then countered back with a fight-free
system makes it obvious to see that the government and political parties are not really
fighting for women.
Thus, it is considered as favorable to conclude that reform is not fully maximized,
and therefore the women or feminist progender groups must continue to fight to
maximize progender policy reform. The fight is supported by the statement below.
Satisfaction of these groups requires drastis change in the rulesof the
political game and allocation of the resources. If do not follow the norms of
the existing system,they are often repressedand frequently resort
illegaland/or violent means of expressing their demand. In anti system one
might find guerrilla groups or radicallized pressure groups (Crosby,
Derick: 2002: 168).
Because it still depends on political interests, the party is not serious about
coaching and empowering women cadres. Moreover, there is an issue that Womens
Empowerment Ministry will be merged into the Education and Sport (if it has been
merged, its strength will decrease). So that the significant strategic actors are very
needed; womens networks continue to struggle to increase the quota of women in
strategic positions. So that policies can be reformed into a more feminist policy which
would be progender.
Ministry for the empowerment of women should be more active in the area of the
engine which moves the office of womens empowerment. Office of Womens
Empowerment should further enhance rapport with the NGOs (Non Governmental
Organization) that is pro women. In order to demonstrate that the importance of women
in policy formulation starting from the lowest levels of household to national level state
and nation. This can be exploited by means of musrenbang. There is a supporting opinion
states that women are not only as objects of development but also the subject of the
following construction.

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A central assumption for the defenders of the model that social policy can create
loyalties and social bonds, which in turn have important consequences for the distribution
of power in society(Kangas and Palme, 2005 in Bevir Mark,2011:456). Hence it is
possible to generate a virtuos circle between democracy and social policy, which turn
would create and fortify a general feeling of inclusion and produce precisely that kind of
mutual trust.
The opinion refers to a statement,
The argument that the personal is political has led to the inclusion of
issues previously considered personal as proper issues for public dialogue
and debate. While the first wave of the Womens Movement in the early 20th
century struggled for entry into a (male defined and dominated) public
domain, second-wave feminism problematised the contours of the public
domain itself in seeking to make public so-called private issues such as
domestic abuse, reproduction, sexuality and care (Newman, et. Al: 2011:
217-218).
Government and the community should support and encourage women to speak
in the formulation of development policies. So, it is in accordance with the statement,
Active participation is when citizens control the processes and decisions and citizen
expertise reigns, government by the people, government with the people and government
for the people (Stivers: 1998: 78).
5. Discussion
The results of discussion suggest that women in Bali particularly in Badung
Regency in terms of domestic affairs, such as in terms of economic, social and culture,
womens participation is very high. Womens participation in Badung Regency is lacking
only in public affairs, both in executive positions especially in legislative, which can be
seen from the results of legislative elections in 2009 only one woman was elected though
the Election Law has accommodated 30% of female representation. Apparently
alignments against women is not one hundred percent since the mid-stages of the process
of determining electoral votes which was firstly based on the serial number, was then
changed with the most votes. Thus, the struggle of women to be equal with men must be
started from zero/ nothing. It is obvious that women will be unable to compete with men
because in order to become a member of the legislative of direct democracy system, they
should have high cost, muscle and brain, which are all owned by men while women only
have brain. Balinese people still think politics as a masculine world but according to Al
Gore, if the hands of women and men together to give service to the country then
happiness will be achieved. In other words, never under estimate the power of women.
Balinese women are known as hard workers, unfortunately they are lack of participation
in political affairs. It is because the patriacy system still strongly dominates the Balinese
people. Women will only be supported when doing business in the domestic area.
This is a necessary to be socialized that wherever women take part, support must
be given from all the parties. God creates equality between men and women, thus, there is
no reason for humans to discriminate each other. In order to change the mindset of the
Balinese people is not easy. One must go through a government network through
legislative and executive, and there must be a brave person to be a hero or mentor who
has courage to change the policy. The policies designed to instill an understanding of

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gender equality can go through the curriculum of schools starting from primary school
level through college.
In order to be able to take part in the world of politics, women should be iron
women, who have socialized themselves into the community to be known, such as by
being actively involved in social activities and organization; having courage to express
opinions, ideas, improve self-competence; behaving ethically, and by attracting public
sympathy to gain peoples trust to express their opinion. Attracting peoples sympathy is
not only done when the election campaign occurs promising things which are not
possibly to be realized. Political government must be supported by various components of
the system voting system should take side with the womens voice, any policy must
involve the representation of women, the partys internal policies must also be prowoman. So that the existing legislation must now be reformed. Firmness and consistency
of laws are needed that each policy must be pro-woman and if it is not implemented there
should be strict sanctions. There should be a range of time in the process of policy
implementation. If it is not well-managed, evaluation should be taken into consideration,
so that the shortcomings can be identified, thus, reform can be effectively achieved in
accordance with everyones expectations.
6. Conclusion
In line with the above description, it can be concluded that in order to make
indispensable policy reforms which are progender, active participation of all the
components are needed which must have the vision and mission of pro gender. The leader
must also have a feminist soul who is able to direct any policy to be progender by making
decisions supporting gender. Women must understand that they have a very big role on
the welfare of state and nation.
In order to be heard at formulating a policy, quota should be increased at least
30% representation of women by improving the performance of such insight, education,
attitudes and skills. With great competence which is owned, women are expected to
occupy strategic positions in parliament and the bureaucracy. Therefore, they will be able
to influence the policy outcome and to color the results of the policy designed.
Pro-gender policy reform can be described as follows.

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INTERNAL (Self
competency), movement
perempuan

Women

EXTERNAL(govern
ment, society,
political party, mass
media)

Explanation:

FEMINIST PRO
GENDER
POLICY

In order to achieve pro-gender

policy, it must be supported by
internal factors - women must attempt
to improve their self-competency,
improve womens movement; external
factors women must be completely
supported by government, society,
political parties and mass media.

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The Implementation of Bureaucratic Reform in Directorate

General of State Asset Management (DGSAM)

Koko Inarto
Master Program in Public Administration
University of Brawijaya
[email protected]

Abstract: Basically, any government that carries out the bureaucratic reform wants a change for
the better. On many occasions, Director General of State Asset Management says that the ultimate
goal is to increase public trust in the performance and services of Directorate General of State
Asset Management (DGSAM). To gain public trust is certainly not easy to achieve, especially in
the conditions of society who are heterogeneous of educational, cultural, economic, and social
conditions in the currents of openness and development of information technology and rapid
communication. The government understands the nature of Indonesian society always wants the
change process can be completed instantly. Some goals that have been set are to increase public
trust, particularly on the performance and service, namely: realizing good governance and
improved public service.This paper reviews aspects of the process of bureaucratic reform in
DGSAM, and backed up with innovations that included the three main pillars, namely
organizational management, business process improvement, and improvement of human resource
management. A critical issue in beginning this review is how this institution currently
conceptualizes the notion of bureaucratic reform and how this meaning is embodies in recent
changes in policies and importantly in options of future change. This paper discusses the current
progress of bureaucratic reform in DGSAM like the modernization of offices, the development of
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Code of Ethics.

Keywords:Bureaucratic Reform, Governance, Indonesia, Standard Operating Procedure,

Directorate General of State Asset Management.

Introduction
Bureaucracy is a system of government that is run by civil servants for having adhered to
the hierarchy and career path. The phenomenon of bureaucracy is always with us in our
daily lives and everyone complained about how the functioning of the bureaucracy. It is
often so in the end people will draw the conclusion that the bureaucracy was not any good
because a lot of abuse by government officials (bureaucracy) and it is detrimental to the
public.
In Indonesia, Bureaucratic Reform in accordance with the Act No. 17 of 2007 is
part of government programs as outlined in the National Long Term Development Plan
2005 - 2025 (NLTDP) with a target specifically is a clean and respectable governance
form. In accordance with the Act, development of the state apparatus through
bureaucratic reform is to improve the professionalism of the state apparatus and to
achieve good governance, the desired focus is in order to support the successful

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development in other fields. Bureaucratic reform is essentially an attempt to change a

conscious and planned so that the bureaucracy is able to adjust to the dynamics of the
strategic environment and encourage change for the better in the state organization and
development. Furthermore, reform can also be used as a means of renewal, if the
organization's objectives are directed to a renewal strategy characterized by the
willingness of the bureaucratic apparatus to be responsive to reform ideas that can
improve the performance of governmental bureaucracy.
Starting from the inception of Act No. 17 of 2003 on Management of State
Finance, Act No. 1 of 2004 on the General Treasurer of the State, and Law Number 15
Year 2004 on the Financial Accountability and Reporting Implementation of the State,
the government began to run a program of reform of the bureaucracy and the Ministry of
Finance is the agency that became pioneer in the run. Everything is done for one purpose,
the performance improvement.
In 2007, reform was officially proclaimed as a priority program in the Ministry of
Finance. Beginning with the era of modernization and the sharpening of units function
(organizational management), the goal of bureaucratic reform is to improve business
processes with the introduction of workload analysis, job evaluation and implementation
of Standard Operating Procedure. Two things are coupled with the development of human
resources is what is later called the three pillars of bureaucratic reform.
Directorate General of State Asset Management (DGSAM) as part of the
Ministry of Finance has a duty to formulate and implement policies and technical
standardization in the field of state assets, accounts receivable and the auction, in
accordance with policies established by the Minister of Finance and based on laws and
regulations. In order to meet the demands of bureaucratic reform, DGSAM has formed a
bureaucratic reform team through the Decree of Director General of State Asset
Management No. KEP-05/KN/2007 dated February 2, 2007, as amended by the Decree of
Director General of State Asset Management No. KEP-74/KN/2007 dated October 31,
2007 and KEP-05/KN/2008 dated March 4, 2008. The task team is to set the organization,
formulate a business process improvement and enhancement of human resource
management. DGSAM currently has 17 Regional Offices and 70 Service Offices spread
all over Indonesia.
Specifically, the Service office namely State Asset Management and Auction
Service Office or KPKNL (in Indonesian abbreviation) is a vertical agency of Directorate
General of State Asset Management under and directly responsible to the Regional Office
of the Directorate General of State Management. KPKNL is managing the administration
of State Asset Management at the regional level especially in municipalities and
regencies. Fundamental change that can be directly felt by the citizen is KPKNL
Teladan. The special model in KPKNL formation is located in some areas such as
Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Makassar and several other big cities in Indonesia. The word
teladan, taken from the said of Order (Tertib), Current (Lancar), and Trusted (Amanah).
KPKNL Teladan is the working unit, which has reliable human resources and equipped
with modern facilities and tight standard operating procedures. Assumingly, these
improvements are making it possible to deliver better quality public services. The
principles of public service at more advanced in KPKNL Teladan, which is has faster

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work processes, more precisely the service provided, easier to understand the procedure,
is more secure because of their guaranteed legal certainty. KPKNL Teladan is a form of
bureaucratic reform in DGSAM and conducting by modernization efforts in the service
office. The inauguration of 6 KPKNL Teladan in 2009 and the other 10 in 2010 is
expected to increase public trust to DGSAM. The establishment of KPKNL Teladan is
expected to create an optimal management of DGSAM core business, creating excellent
service to the service users and increase transparency and accountability of public
services. KPKNL Teladan is the transformation of the old model of KPKNL with better
business processes, clearer service procedures, and supported by more competent human
resources. Therefore, KPKNL Teladan is estimated to provide more certainty in service,
both the norms and standards through the implementation of the integrated service area,
the use of application systems, selected and trained human resources, and adequate
infrastructures.12.

Theoretical Background
1.

Understanding Bureaucracy and Bureaucratic Reform

Theoretically, the bureaucracy is a power tool to execute political decisions, but
in practice the bureaucracy has become a potential political force that can knock down
power. Bureaucracy is also a political tool to manage and realize the political agenda, the
nature of the bureaucratic apparatus of power is not really out of control but still limited
by the control device from the outside and from within. Bureaucracy can also be
distinguished by two types, namely the classical bureaucracy and bureaucratic behavior.

a. Bureaucracy according to some experts13

1) Max Weber
Basically, Max Weber never definitively said the meaning of bureaucracy. Weber
calls this concept and just analyzes the characteristics of what is supposed to be
attached to the bureaucracy. Weber examined the symptoms of real bureaucraticpatrimonial bureaucracy. Patrimonial bureaucracy-was held at Weber's lifetime, the
bureaucracy that was developed at the Hohenzollern dynasty in Prussia.
Bureaucracy is considered by Weber as irrational. Many appointments are referring to
the political-will-led dynasty. Weber is famous for its conception of the ideal type of
the legal authority that can be held, namely official duties are organized on the basis of
continuous rule, these tasks are divided into different areas according to their
functions, each of which is equipped with the terms of authority and sanctions,
positions arranged in a hierarchical manner, which is accompanied by details of the
rights of control and complaint, rules are arranged in accordance with the work
directed both technically and legally, the members of organization have two different
role for both organizational resources and a private individual, incumbent is not the
same with his position, administration based on written documents and this tends to
make the office (bureau) as a center of modern organizations, and system of legal
authority can take many forms, but seen in its original form, the system remains in a
bureaucratic administrative staff. For Weber, if the nature of the above-8 attached to a

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Summarized from Dirjen Kekayaan Negara Resmikan 6 KPKNL Teladan, April 2010 and Hadiyanto: KPKNL
Teladan Tingkatkan Public Trust, February 2011.
Seta Basri, Konsep-konsep Birokrasi, May 2009.

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bureaucracy, the bureaucracy can be said to be patterned as legal-rational

organization.
2) Martin Albrow
Albrow split 7 perspectives on bureaucracy. The seven perspectives of analysis were
used as a knife in order to analyze the phenomenon of bureaucracy that widely
practiced in the modern era. The seven conception of bureaucracy are bureaucracy as a
rational organization, inefficiency of bureaucracy as an organization, bureaucracy as a
power which is run by officials, bureaucracy as the administrative state, bureaucracy
as administrative officers executed, bureaucracy as an organization, and bureaucracy
as a modern society.

b. Bureaucratic reform
In the framework of the implementation of the bureaucratic reform, the
bureaucracy in Indonesia needs to implement fundamental reform strategies. Osborne and
Plastrick (1997) offer five strategies for bureaucratic reform by introducing 5 C, namely:
1) Core strategy: it is achieved by using three approaches, namely clarity of purpose,
role, and direction.
2) Consequences Strategy: This strategy is implemented by injecting incentives into the
public system. The incentive here is to obtain a public organization that is able to
produce high performance but with a minimal cost.
3) Customer Strategy: This strategy is closely related to accountability. Accountability of
public administrators is not for the boss or political officials but to the customers. To
reduce the political influence, the public administrators should be the professionals
who are neutral in politics.
4) Control Strategy: This strategy is related to power sharing in decision making. In a
bureaucratic organization, the authority is in the hands of top officials. If the top
officials could no longer control the powers, he would delegate authority to
subordinates. As a result, officials at the lower level have no more authority to make
decisions. Control strategy wills the paradigm shift from rule-driven to customer
driven.
5) Culture Strategy: Organizational culture is a set of behavioral, emotional, and
psychological framework that deeply internalized and spread to the entire
organization. Cultural strategy is achieved by changing habits, using the hearts and
minds in the work, and interacting with people. Implementation of this strategy in
public organizations means changing bureaucratic culture into a more open and
adaptive culture.
The five strategies (5C) mentioned above, cultural change is the most difficult
part and sometimes not successful. Furthermore, Based on The Regulation of Minister of
State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform No. 11 of 2011 about The criteria
and measures of successful of bureaucratic reform, Assessment indicators used in
measuring the success of bureaucratic reform implementation based on principles of
SMART C, as follows:
1) Specific: the indicators used must be able to express something peculiar/unique in
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2) Measurable: the indicator should be designed with clearly measurable, has the units of
measurement, and it is also clear of weights and measures;
3) Achievable: The selected indicators should be achievable by the Ministries/Agencies
and Local Government;
4) Relevant: the indicator must be selected and determined in accordance with the vision
and mission, as well as bureaucratic reform goals;
5) Timely: The selected indicators should have a time limit of achievement;
6) Continuity: indicators are built to be sustainable and able to adjust to the
developmental progress of bureaucratic reform.
2.

Good Governance: Delivering Questions to Implementation of Bureaucratic

Reform
The literatures on governance and the increasingly internationalscholarship on
Good Corporate Governance describe two models of public service thatreflect a
reinvented form of government which is better managed, and which takes itsobjectives
not from democratic theory but from market economics (Stoker, 1998) and the
Government of Indonesia desired to conduct the bureaucratic reform in this way.
Essentially, governance is a political theory (Peters and Pierre, 1998). As Stoker (1998, p.
17-18)describes it,
Governance refers to the development of governing styles in which
boundariesbetween and within public and private sectors have become blurred. The
essenceof governance is its focus on mechanisms that do not rest on recourse to
theauthority and sanctions of government.Governance for (some) is about thepotential
for contracting, franchising and new forms of regulation. In short, it isabout what (some)
refer to as the new public management. However, governanceis more than a new set of
managerial tools. It is also about more than achievinggreater efficiency in the production
of public services.
Peters and Pierre (1998, p. 232)agree with the idea that governance is about
process.Governance is ultimately concerned with creating the conditions for ordered rule
andcollective action (Peters and Pierre, 1998; Stoker, 1998).
Stoker (in Ewalt, 2001. p. 9) draws five propositions to frame our understanding
of the criticalquestions that governance theory should help us to answer the
implementation of bureaucratic reform. He acknowledges that each propositionimplies a
dilemma or critical issue of it.
a. Governance refers to institutions and actors from within and beyond government.
b. Governance identifies the blurring of boundaries and responsibilities for tackling
c. Governance identifies the power dependence involved in the relationships
betweeninstitutions involved in collective action.
d. Governance is about autonomous self-governing networks of actors.
e. Governance recognizes the capacity to get things done which does not rest on the
powerof government to command or use its authority.
Furthermore, Peters and Pierre (1998) question why this arms-length approach
should work anybetter han the Weberian, hierarchical steering of traditional public
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purpose steering is quite differentthan the purpose of Weberian management. Traditional

public administration emphasizedlegality and equality. The desired outcome was the
provision of uniform services to all clients forwhom the services were appropriate. And,
Peters and Pierre (1998, p. 230)point to a potential organizational problem that the
newmanagerial steering exacerbates. Although structural organizational changes such
asdecentralization and moving decision making on operative issues downward in the
organization are very common today, the problems associated with changing the culture
of the organizationare often much more difficult than are the structural changes.
3.

Prior Research on Bureaucratic Reform and State Asset Management

Based on the some prior research in the field of bureaucratic reform and state
asset management, I recognize that there are some reason for the proposed complex
changes in bureaucracy of state asset management such as establishing a permanent
committee atthe highest level to lead and plan sound strategies in managing government
properties,formulating clear asset management policies (including for property assets),
developing the anasset management manual as well as other forms of reform. This is
because the governmentrightly realizes that the implementation of an efficient, effective
and systematic propertymanagement practice is a necessity in ensuring all government
properties are able to fullyfunction in realizing their set objectives and goals. (Abdullah et
al., 2011, p. 50). Then, according to Songtao (2005, p. 4), the government needs to
restructure its organizations; to improve administrative efficiency; perfect management
practices and improves therelations of the government; and the public so as to acquire a
high prestige. This research concerns on the implementation of bureaucratic reform as a
strategy in order to enhance administrative system due to enhance the performance of the
Directorate General of State Asset Management. This topic is interesting because the
bureaucratic reform is one of the most important tools in order to prevent the different
process in delivering public service that distracted the organization performance; to
improve public service quality in effective and efficient manners; and to provide law
certainty and transparency to the stakeholder.

General Overview of Bureaucratic Reform at DGSAM as a part of MOF

Bureaucratic reform efforts are increasingly finding the right momentum and received full
support from the public after the post-crisis economy, finance, and politics in 1998.
Ministry of Finance (MOF) as one of the government has initiated efforts to reform the
bureaucracy along with the development of reform in Indonesia.
Efforts to achieve reform is considered massive and very quickly felt after the
enactment of the Minister of Finance Decree No. 30/KMK.01/2007 on Reforms Ministry
of Finance, which is a follow-up to President Regulation No. 7 of 2005 on the Medium
Term Development Plan (MTDP). The ultimate goal to be achieved from such policies is
instrumental in improving public confidence in the performance of services the Ministry
of Finance. Efforts to reform the bureaucracy in Indonesia, particularly in the Treasury,
including the Directorate General of State Asset Management (DGSAM) which are quite
radical occurs in the political and economic post-crisis period, precisely after the reform
of the bureaucracy became one of the government priority in MTDP. Based on the
MTDPs regulation, MTDP targets directly related to the bureaucratic reform is the

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creation of clean and authoritative governance, or more popular as good public

governance.
For that point, the bureaucratic reform of DGSAM includes three main steps.
First, organizational structuring that involves the separation of the organization,
incorporation, and sharpening functions within the organizational structure of the
Ministry of Finance with the organization's orientation to be sensitive to changes,
effective and efficient. Second, business process improvement services directed towards
the creation of standard operating procedures that provide certainty over time,
requirements, costs, rights and obligations. Third, management of human resources that
focused on improving human resources management and quality improvement, which
started the implementation of competency standards in decision-making positions for
placement, transfer and promotion, the application of codes of ethics and employee
personnel information systems.14

The Form of Bureaucratic Reform in Directorate General of State Asset

Management
Basically, any government that carries out the reform of the bureaucracy wants a change
for the better. On many occasions, the Director General of State Asset Management says
that the ultimate goal is to realize the reform of the bureaucracy DGSAM increases public
trust in the performance and services of DGSAM (building public trust). To answer these
challenges, set some goals among which are expected to gradually increase public trust,
particularly on the performance and service DGSAM, namely: realizing good governance
and improved public services. One of the economic development expert opinion that in
line with the argument that setting goals is the Stephen C. Smith (in Suryanto, 2010) who
said that good governance is one of the fundamental prerequisites for achieving success
economic development. Of course this opinion is closely associated with DGSAM role in
promoting accountable asset management to support economic development.15

The Implementation of Bureaucratic Reform in Directorate General of

State Asset Management
Talking about the implementation of bureaucratic reform, DGSAM focuses on three
pillars, namely organizational management, business process improvement, and
improvement of human resource management (HRM) in carrying out the reform. Here I
will describe in more detail as summarized from many sources of Ministry of Finance and
DGSAM press release.16
1.

Organizational Management
DGSAM organizational management tailored to the needs of the community, the
development of the state financial policy, and the dynamics of public administration.
Institutional reform and pro public targeted development is expected to provide support
and guidance for the citizen development. The concrete step that has been implemented
and has direct influence on public services is the establishment of KPKNL Teladan.
14

Suryanto, 2010, Sebuah Upaya Perbaikan danInovasi dalam MeningkatkanKepercayaan Publik, In Media
Kekayaan Negara No. 01/ 2010. Jakarta: Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Negara, p. 12.
15
Ibid.
16
Mostly summarized from Hadiyanto (2009), Suryanto (2010), regulations, and publications online from
www.reform.depkeu.go.id and www.djkn.depkeu.go.id

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KPKNL Teladan is formed with the following criteria: free of bribery, the
certainty of the procedure in the service process, the speed of service compared with
conventional KPKNL, and customer oriented. Currently, 31 of 70 service offices of
DGSAM have been qualified as KPKNL Teladan. In 2009, DGSAM set 6 KPKNL
Teladan. Then, in 2010, DGSAM set 10 more KPKNL Teladan. And, in 2011,
DGSAM has launched 15 more KPKNL Teladan. This means that almost all major
cities in Indonesia have been established KPKNL Teladan and in other strategic cities
will be built similar services office tailored to the availability of human resources and
infrastructure. In addition, the pattern of recruitment of staff to KPKNL Teladan is by
open bidding selection. In order to improve service, until 2010, DGSAM set 10 Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) KPKNL Teladan which consists of: 2 SOP on State Asset
Management, 3 SOP on Auction Services,and 5 SOP on State Receivable Services.17 To10 SOP is a SOP of front office, the SOP that relate directly to service users.
Consequently, the future arrangement of the organization will continue to be done with
the main purpose of making DGSAM as a bureaucratic organization that is sensitive to
the demands of public services and developing policies and services in a fair and rational.
2.

Business Process Improvement

As a pro-public organization, business process improvement in DGSAM directed
to produce accountable and transparent business processes, and concise performance. To
that end, DGSAM develop three tools namely:
a. Detailed SOPs which can describe any kind of job outputs in comprehensive manners.
DGSAM at this time has been successfully prepared 970 SOP, with 6 of them
elected to special SOP (quick win SOP) (Suryanto, 2010). To maintain the quality of
service to the community, the implementation of the SOP will continue to be monitored,
evaluated, and refined on an ongoing basis, so it will bring excellent service.
b. The analysis and evaluation of position is implemented to obtain a detailed picture of
the tasks performed by each position.
DGSAM is start implementing Analysis and Evaluation in accordance with some
regulations, namely PMK No. 816/PM.1/2008 and PMK No. 817/PM.1/2008 of on
Position Description of the Head Office and Vertical Institution of DGSAM. The
regulations also set the General Functional and Position Recapitulation. To meet the
needs of organizational management and support the implementation of professional HR
management, DGSAM conduct position analysis and evaluation which is able to meet the
wider needs, such as the preparation for ranking positions (job grading) which is the basis
for setting remuneration. Meanwhile, the position information compiled to measure the
depth of knowledge and skills (know how), the challenge of thinking required in the work
(problem solving), and accountability impact on the final position (accountability).
c. Workload analysis in order to obtain information regarding the timing and amount of
official required to execute a job.
Implementation of the Workload Analysis is done by comparing the number of
effective working hours per year and per employee is used to perform the work assigned
by the number of hours worked to produce the output. To perform the analysis of the
workload, the first step is to establish effective working hours per officer.
17

Ibid, p. 14.

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With these three tools, DGSAM believe can provide excellent service to the
public that is measurable and certain services in terms of turnaround time, administrative
requirements, and costs.
3.

Improvement of Human Resource Management

DGSAM paradigm shift in employment is starting in late 2008, marked by a
review of Division of Human Resources sharpening function as a unit that implements the
management and personnel coaching. The review includes repairing the mechanism and
the design of organizational structures to optimize the function of the form, namely, (1)
human resource planning and recruitment, (2) the development of mutation patterns, (3)
development of assessment center system, (4) development of an integrated personnel
information system, (5) increasing accountability, and (6) increasing coordination and
collaboration with the unit staffing coordinator and related technical unit. Change the
term "employee" to "human resources" is part of the paradigm shift of human resource
development (HRD). The changes are not solely related to the term, but more as a change
of coaching and human resource management system. Competency-based human
resource development is the goal of fostering human resources in the future. Therefore, it
is necessary to support the activities carried out towards the goal of 2008 that is,
a. Integrating Human Resources Management Information System (Sistem
Informasi Manajemen Kepegawaian - SIMPEG)
SIMPEG integration activities include (i) improvement of data exchange standard
operating procedures, implementation of database coding staffing standard to facilitate
the exchange of data between the units, (ii) the application of the data reporting unit
echelon I to the General Secretariat, and (iii) development of new applications
SIMPEGTM, and (iv) development of assessment center applications.
b. Preparation of guidelines and establishment of Mutation Pattern
The pattern of mutation positions for Civil Servants career in DGSAM need to
consider several aspects as follows:
1) Administrative requirements as set forth in laws and regulations governing the
movement of structural or functional position,
2) Elements of job performance,
3) Long-time positions and the location of the work unit,
4) Ranking positions, and
5) Disciplinary punishment of civil servants.
c. Development of Assessment Center
In addition as a method to identify the employee competency profiles,
Assessment Center in its development can be used as a training program and Human
Resources Development, Career Development, Performance Management, and Human
resources Planning and Selection, which is tailored to the needs of DGSAM in the future.
With the development of Assessment Center is expected to be available for DGSAM
objective considerations in the placement and human resource development.
d. Preparation of guidelines for recruitment
DGSAM in order to improve the quality of human resources, conduct
competency-based training to support implementation of the duties and functions. The
output of the training is to forming the competent human resources as demanded by the
job position. Based on the assessment and evaluation, the needs are more directed at the

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soft competency of human resources in accordance with the requirements of the position.
In average, DGSAM conducts at least 35 kind of training for each year.
e. Improved Civil Service Discipline
The Ministry of Finance develop improved guidelines for discipline and code of
conduct for each unit echelon I, as well as forming the assembly code of conduct, as set
forth in PMK. No. 01/PM.06/2007 of the Code of Conduct of DGSAM. Code of Ethics
guides employees in attitude and behavior. Employees can be penalized if the moral code
of conduct that violates its delivery done in a closed or open situation. Enforcement of
discipline was also carried out simultaneously in DGSAM, such as the establishment of
the Office of Internal Compliance Unit in DGSAM Head Office. And, by 2009, DGSAM
conduct medium disciplinary punishment for 3 civil servants and severe disciplinary
punishment for 4 civil servants.
4.

Monitong and Evaluation

DGSAM conducts monitoring and evaluation through controlling all working
unit include head office, regional offices and service offices. The activities mostly focus
on civil servants who conduct direct services to the stakeholder. In order to have better
implementation of bureaucratic reform, DGSAM has launching corruption-free office
(Kantor Bebas Korupsi) in 2008 and still implemented until now. The program is
assessed by General Inspectorate and having Risk Management Committee in every level
of offices to minimize the corruptive behavior.

Conclusion and Recommendation

The principles set out by Osborne and Plastrik is basically aimed to improve the
performance of public sector organizations and can improve the quality of public
services. Implementation of the principles of bureaucratic reform should always increase
the performance of each organization.
Agree with Ritonga (2012: p.5) that re-arrangement of government institution
could be through the following ways
1. Reorientation - Redefining the vision, mission, roles, strategies, implementation, and
evaluation of government institutions.
2. Restructuring - Rearranging the institutional government, build organizational needs
and public demands.
3. Alliance - Synergize all actors in a solid team.
And, the success factors in the reform of the bureaucracy that can be identified
are:
1. Leadership commitment - This is a very important factor in reforming the
bureaucracy, considering the governance paternalistic cultural in Indonesia.
2. Own volition - The willingness of bureaucrats reforms themselves.
3. Understanding - The similarity of perceptions and views on the implementation of the
bureaucratic reform itself, so there is no disagreement that can obstacle it.
4. Consistency - It is should be implemented in sustainable and consistent patterns,
which requires compliance with the planning and implementation.

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By looking at the improvements achieved by DGSAM, it can be said that there

have been improvements in organizational management, business process improvement
and management of human resource management. Progress reform of the bureaucracy
and the measurement of key performance indicators are consistently monitored and
evaluated by the Director General and the Minister of Finance on a periodic basis in both
the meeting leader and expert staff forum. This shows evidence that the reform of the
bureaucracy has become a whole human being determination in DGSAM.

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Non-hegemonic Public Policy Process: Case Study in Public

Transport (Bus) Changed Route Policy in Pamekasan District

Mohammad Said
Lecturer in Public Administration Department, University of Brawijaya

Abstract: Recently, policy areas viewed as a complex by entangling many factor, actor,
organizational, instrument and system values. Particularly, related to accomplishment of its form
of prosperity of society will needed contribution from four elements; government, private sector,
individual and voluntary organization.
This paper describe about implementation on public transport policy, especially about
changed route of public transport (bus). The research tied with some actors at the policies
process, policies tools, and the dynamic interactions of the actors in order to struggle their
interest. Besides that, also concerning the policies external factor, include economic conditions,
politics, social life and culture becoming the background of implementation of public transport
(bus) changed route policy.
The result shows that in the process of implementation of public transport (bus) changed
route policy in Regencies Pamekasan, there is non-hegemonic policy typology. Several of actors
show up into the dynamic process of implementation with their various interests. There is shown a
complex public policy process, which is a pulling process within the groups, whether the progroup or the contra one, tried to influence policies implementation. This kind of process always
detached from the policy networks, which built by the actors (policy actors). The defined actors to
this research are 1) government (state); 2) society, including the target group and civil society
(NGO); 3) market (private sector).
On other hand, economic, politic, social life and culture give an impact to the dynamic
actor interactions. From all, the most visible factors to this case are an economic motif. All of the
actors collaborated based on the importance similarity and the feeling of solidarity. Actually,
social and culture values also being a serious barrier if its seriously noticed.

Keywords: Policy tools, dynamic of policy actors, policy network

Introduction
This study is a study highlighting the changes to public transport routes (bus) in
Pamekasan District. It is closely related to how the government as implementers of public
policy and able to carry out the policy of public transport services are good and not harm
the community.
To be able to successfully implement the policy, according to Islamy (2001), the
bureaucracy responsible for implementing the policy should really pay attention to the
demands of communities affected by the effects of that policy (beneficieries). Thus, any
policy that there should be ready to be changed at the implementation stage, due to a
particular policy can be strongly rejected by society, so it should be removed or canceled.

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The trend in recent policy fields/ areas is seen as a complex field and involves many
factors, such as policy actors, institutions, organizations, value system, and strengthening.
P. Self (in Islamy, 2001) states that: "The provisions of welfare can be regarded as
complex mixtures of contributions from four sources: government, market, voluntary
Organizations and individual households." Policy implementation also involves a
growing number of stakeholders and policy as well as potentially lead to conflict and not
working policy implementation activities.
In the implementation of public policy perspective there is not only promotes the
interests or values, but more than that highlight the role of communities and countries,
whether in a series of activities that are totally or dominance of certain activities. The
essence of public policy, according to Islamy (2002) that state policy is essentially a
decision to choose the best values of the many values that exist. The selected value is the
value corresponding to the public interest.
Context of this study is about the reality in which the District is implementing
changes public transport routes (bus) is properly. Policy changes to public transport
routes (bus) is an effort of the Government Pamekasan District in order to improve the
quality of public transport services and creating order and convenience of traffic. Some of
the reasons that forced the government to make changes public transport routes (bus) is
the density of vehicles in the city, narrow streets in the city, and do not allow for the
widening. Inter-city bus lines that pass through downtown streets add to the chaotic
atmosphere in the city center, and a source of congestion. Changes to public transport
routes are experiencing difficulties in its implementation, there are some policy actors
who refused and demanded that the policy be canceled.
This study concern to how the implementation of the policy changes to public
transport routes (bus) is associated with 1) actors in the policy process, 2) policy
instruments, and 3) the dynamics of the interaction of the actors in the fight for their
interests. Then, the policy of external factors, which include economic conditions,
political, social and cultural background of a policy implementation and the factors
inhibiting the implementation of changes to public transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan
District.

Research Methods
This study was based on a qualitative approach. With the qualitative approach of this
research is expected to be able to describe fully the subject of research, so as to define the
desired focus of research, namely to answer the problems that have been formulated and
meet the research objectives. The use of a qualitative approach by Vredenberg (1999) (in
Alwasilah, 2002) have considered, namely: 1) qualitative research presents a
comprehensive form of analyzing a phenomenon, 2) the study of this type is more
sensitive to capture the qualitative descriptive information, by way of trying to maintain
the integrity of the relatively fixed (wholeness) of the object, which means that the data
collected are studied as an integrated whole. The focus of research in this study are :
a. Implementation of the policy changes to public transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan,
with some indicators, namely :
1. Actors involved and interested in changing routes, internal and external.

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2. Changes in policy instruments of public transport routes.

3. The dynamics of the interaction of the actors change policy public transport routes.
b.
Economic, political, social and cultural (economic, political, social, and culture
conditions) in the implementation of the policy changes to public transport routes
(bus) in Pamekasan District.
c.
Factors Inhibiting the implementation of the policy changes to public transport
routes (bus) in Pamekasan District, covering internal and external factors.

Policy Actors
Explanation of the Howlett and Ramesh (1998) can be used as a frame to explain the
existence of relevant actors and stakeholders in the implementation of changes to public
transport routes. This implementation is generally composed of several actors, namely
government (state), public (society) and private (market). These three actors are shown to
be found in this study. Government (state), is the actor who initiated this policy. As the
initiator as well as the implementor of the policy changes to public transport routes (bus)
in Pamekasan, as a formal institution has a formal structure of policy implementation.
The implementing structure are:
1. To prepare for the changes to public transport routes (bus), Board of Trustees
addressed the Regional Transportation (BPTD) consisting of:
a. District Secretary (Sekkab) of Pamekasan;
b. Head of Department of Transportation of Pamekasan;
c. Head of Police Resort of Pamekasan;
d. Head of Department of Revenue of Pamekasan;
e. Head of Infrastructure Bureau of Pamekasan;
f. Head of the Police Civil Service of Pamekasan; and
g. Sub Commander Den POM V/4-3 Pamekasan, and Organda Pamekasan.
2. For the implementation of regulatory changes to public transport routes (bus), the
formal body responsible government, consisting of:
a. Department of Transportation, as a representative of the government;
b. DLLAJ (transportation policy agency);
c. Bappeda Pamekasan (Planning Board), which also involved the development
planners in local institutions;
d. Police, who helped organize the road traffic order.
BPTD established by the Decree of the Regent Pamekasan No:
188/41/441.112/2004, with the tasks :
1. Coordinate the efforts and activities in the field of transportation related land, sea and
air, both in the stage of planning, implementation, training and supervision;
2. Ask for information required from government and private agencies;
3. Prepare the statement of findings and corresponding activities in the field of
transportation and development issues, in order to provide suggestions and
considerations to the regent;
4. To report the performance of its duties to the district on a regular basis every month.
One of the tasks or attention Regional Transport Board (BPTD) is to prepare
everything necessary in the implementation of changes to public transport routes. BPTD
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directly related to transportation issues. Thus, actors who are members of a bureaucrat
who BPTD elected because of his position. Later, in the process of implementing changes
to public transport routes (bus) as the Department of Transportation is in charge of a
government agency in charge of public transport issues in Pamekasan. Coordinate with
other formal actors are DLLAJ the Agency and the Police. DLLAJ involved only limited
coordination in the operations of the traffic intersection of county roads to provincial
roads, because it does not have the authority to interfere in the internal transportation of
the district. Bappeda involved due to the development plan public facilities and
infrastructure in Pamekasan responsibility. Structuring and change of public transport
routes in Pamekasan is part of a series of big plans and city planning regions 2003 to
2013. Other actors are the police, in this case, in particular the Traffic Police Unit
(Satlantas) Police Pamekasan. Police involved in the process of changing public transport
routes in accordance with the portion of the institutions that govern the order of traffic on
the highway.
Community is an actor who "normally" be the target of a policy (target groups).
Community in the context of this study are categorized into 2 (two), namely: 1)
community in the sense of target groups (beneficiaries) or the policy target, and 2)
community in the sense of civil society manifested in the form of non-governmental
institutions and agencies indepanden other. For the category of target groups
(beneficiaries), the findings of this study suggest that the society in this context consists
of the users of public transport services, such as, school children, employees, merchants,
housewives and community.
To the public within the meaning of civil society, the study found the actor is
made up of Student Organizations (PMII and GMNI), Forum Communication of Bus
Station (FKTC), as well as NGOs (local), the Development Centre of Madura and LP2M
(Institute for Development and Empowerment). Community is the recipient of the impact
of government policies. They are not directly involved, more as an object. It is because of
the interests of the community to be part of the struggle of NGOs that have a high
attention to oversee the implementation of the policy.
For civil society in this case represented by student organizations, community
forums and NGOs terminal. Student organizations involved in the process of changing
public transport routes appear as manifestations of an academic institution, as the
representative of intellectual functioning as a control on government policy or a matter of
ensuring the protection of the interests and rights of the community.
Communications Forum of Bus Station (FKTC) are actively involved in the
process of implementing changes to public transport routes (bus) because their interests
are directly related to the realization of substantial changes to the route. Members of this
forum is the owner of the stand (powder) in the new master terminal and the driver of
urban transportation. NGOs involved in the process of implementing changes to public
transport routes (bus) for NGOs as a representation of the community, NGOs engaged as
part of the community who defend the interests and aspirations of the community. NGOs
are also embraced by the government to serve as a medium for persuasion and mediation
with interested groups.

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The private sector (market), they are actors with an interest in economics and
business policy. That is, they are the capitalist economy that puts local economic motive
in their activities. Private parties with an interest in changing this route is a public
transport entrepreneurs who are members of Organda (Land Transport Organisation) and
APERA (Madura Transport Employers' Association), public transport driver, motorcycle
taxi and pedicap drivers. APERA and Organda involvement has the same background,
both organizations are professional organizations that are directly related to public
transport policy. As an institution of public transport entrepreneurs.
While public transport drivers should be involved because they are actors who
are involved directly in the field of public transport routes. Considered good and
appropriate solution when emerging from a variety of aspirations and has a small negative
impact for each actor. Motorcycle taxi and pedicab drivers were involved in the process
of implementing changes to public transport routes (bus) due to changes in public
transport routes (bus) resulted in their working area disturbed. Route changes
significantly impact on the circulation of passengers, which after a change of route
passengers to be quiet.
Based on the above explanation, it is clear that a policy was bound to bring the
actors with the same values and preferences and even different from one another. Where
the values and preferences will determine the strategies and instruments to be used by
each actor to achieve its objectives.

Policy Instruments
Every actor in efforts to achieve policy objectives have values and preferences that lead
to the strategy used to achieve its objectives. Strategy is a concrete manifestation of
policy instruments that are owned and used by each actor. Policy instruments are all
things that could be a set of specific tools used to achieve a particular goal or purpose.
Policy instruments are also associated with the actor strategies for the goal is reached.
That is a tool used by actors to achieve policy objectives.
For formal government actors (state), the existing instruments include data and
information held by the Government with regard to the reason Pamekasan implement this
rule. From the Department of Transportation as the agency responsible for
implementation of a formal instrument of policy has to socializing and information to the
public, and guided the implementation of technical and operational guidelines.
After emerging issues Pamekasan Government immediately to the handling of
the mediation conducted by the Department of Transportation in cooperation with LP2M
(local NGO), with the dialogue process between the government and private actors and
public transport as well as motorcycle taxi and pedicab drivers. Under the settlement
process route changes, the Government Pamekasan always use the dialogue process that
is mediated by direct aspiration LP2M as a space of non-governmental actors.
In addition to the aspirations of the absorbing medium, mediating the dialogue is
also used to promote the improvement and development of public transport route
changes. Obtained a final agreement between actors, that changes AKAP Bus (intercity)
routes and bus transportation for 24 hours AKDP (in town) ring road east through
automated means are not allowed to enter the path in the city. As for the transport Bison /

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L300 (local transport vehicle) still enter the path in the center city. And operational
modifications to city transportation route, which is intended to provide room for
motorcycle taxi and pedicab drivers to earn income.
Dialogue Forum facilitated by Department of Transportation of Pamekasan and
LP2M bring together the community with the executive, and also the legislature as a
representative of the people to dialogue with society. Even the executive, legislative and
community discuss together for mutual aspirations and get answers directly from the
executive and legislative branches. In this case, the legislature (DPRD) more as an
instrument of society in the process of strengthening the position of the public in the area.
The position of Parliament in this regard is not only limited to researching, studying and
discussing the re-structuring of the rules of public transport routes, but could put pressure
on executives to pay more attention to the demands and aspirations of the community.
Society actors, especially actors, including civil society groups, selected
instruments more in public assistance efforts and to build public opinion as well as
interactive discussions which are expected to facilitate the aspirations of the people
included in the executive attention. Utilization of mass media (electronic and print) to
alternative media and propaganda dissemination to the public to understand and accept
the changes to the route well. With these efforts provide an opportunity for the public to
be involved in policy decision-making process during the repair process. Many inputs
obtained from the stakeholders that are useful for the implementation of public transport
route changes, such as the problem of determining new routes and pathways through
which the transport link between the master with the existing subterminal. Inputs that
have been submitted to the government, its realization has always been followed up and
monitored by the other actors. Agreements resulting in a standard forum for community
dialogue and local NGOs in providing an assessment of government policy.
Strategies in community assistance activities in addressing the policy, are:
a. Policy dialogue, intended to provide attitude and instill a true understanding for the
community about the policy changes to public transport routes (bus).
b. Rallying public opinion, is intended to keep the issue remains actual and widespread
public concern. Conducted through the mass media (electronic and print) are intended
to pressure the government to have the attention of the public interest.
c. Building a Stakeholders Network, intended to build interest and concern and to
strengthen the bargaining position of public transport stakeholders.
Strategies and instruments used by Organda, preferring to establish formal
relations with the government, while informally to consolidate their fellow members.
While the instruments used are the formal channels of dialogue and bureaucracy. As for
the APERA not much different from the strategies and instruments used by Organda
because they are equally as organizations representing the interests of employers
(private), although with different struggles carriage.

The Dynamics of Policy Actors

Dynamics can be realized in various forms, can be co-operation, competition and sharing.
In this case, the pattern of relationships and interactions as itui occur with various forms
of a different attitude among actors. In public policy discourse, these dynamics can be

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seen from at least 2 (two) sides, namely: policy networks that are formed in the process of
policy implementation and policy institutions that exist in the public transport route
changes in Pamekasan. Policy networks and policy institutions is one manifestation of the
synergy that is formed in a policy activity. After these two things can be identified, it can
then be dikonkritkan to see if a pattern exists in these institutions and networks are a
pattern of cooperation, competition or sharing.
The first network is part of the government with implementing agencies, such as
parliament, the District Government, Transport Department, the Agency, and the Police
Pamekasan. They bring the interests of the implementation plan of the route changes with
the aim of achieving an orderly traffic, safe and comfortable.
The second network is a group of counter-regulatory arrangement for the
presence of public transport routes, namely Junior Junior rickshaws and taxis, as well as
the public transport service users who feel aggrieved. The third network is a group of pro
against the rules but in the dynamics of their interaction brings the interests of the group
and support the government's policy, namely the owners of the stand (powder) in the
terminal, and public transport drivers.
The fourth network is a neutral party. He is an actor who plays a mediator. NGOs
more plays as a mediator in the process of resolving the problem. NGOs are generally pro
to change the route, but the attempt to bring the activities of all actors to talk together in
order to obtain the best settlement for all parties. Based on the existing network mapping
can then be traced also the extent to which networks can be run and the direction in which
the journey. If viewed from the four existing network is seen that the pattern of the most
established is the cooperation and sharing. Each bound by a common network and a
feeling of shared profession, so they are easy to move in a single command. While the
position of NGOs is likely to be close to a variety of networks are trying to understand
and capture the aspirations of each network and then used as the basis in formulating an
alternative solution which will be discussed at meetings of all the actors.
However, competition also can not be avoided in the dynamics between actors. It
can be seen at the time of the dialogue forum conducted by the Department of
Transportation Pamekasan with elements that represent the society including NGOs.
Where there is a difference of opinion between interest groups from the standpoint of
background values (aspects of the legal basis with the public interest in particular aspects
of the economic interests of the community).
Having identified the policy network, policy institution can also be seen clearly.
Based on the findings of this study, the existing policy institutions include: First, the
Government Pamekasan, agencies that support its policies and structure of the
bureaucracy as a formal institution in the sphere of government that has the capacity to
make and implement policy. Second, Pamekasan Parliament as the legislative body which
is located parallel to and become a partner of the Government of the District. Third,
NGOs in Pamekasan, the Institute for Caring and Community Empowerment (LP2M) and
Centre Development of Madura (CDM). Fourth, professional organizations, namely
Organda (Land Transportation Organization), APERA (Madura Transport Employers'
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(FKTC). Fifth, Student Organization, the Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII)
and the Indonesian National Students Movement (GMNI).
Viewed from the network and the institutions that formed it, in the studies it
appears that the synergy of the dominant visible and not the form or the mutual
dependence between actors need each other. But rather in the form of the attractive
interest in addressing the implementation of this rule. Attract the interest is manifested in
different shape of. The most frequent form is the demand to cancel the implementation of
changes to bus routes between cities and between provinces are routed through the ring
road.
In the process of finding a compromise solution, the implementation process
modified as permissible routes into the city's bus in the evening at the beginning of the
negotiation process to modify the public transportation routes that serve as public
transport connecting passengers. It also made arrangements motorcycle taxi base at
certain points that synchronize with point decrease or increase of passenger and outside of
the main station. Motorcycle taxi had also entered into Main Station to find the passenger,
but eventually banned because of objections the transport driver, because with free entry
into the station, many passengers more used motorcycle taxi. Additionally, the activity of
a motorcycle taxi chase passengers in the station interfere with the aesthetics and comfort
of passengers in the terminal, It can even lead to accidents.
Finally, the tug-of-interest are seeking a solution acceptable to all parties to the
agreement produced by accommodating all the aspirations of the middle of the road
taken. Fixed bus routes diverted into the outside lane of the city (via the eastern ring
road), public transportation operating 24 hours but not the full scope of its operations in
accordance trayeknya permit because certain roads required by the Junior motorcycle for
not traversed by public transport as a share of their working area. Even the government
still tolerates a motorcycle into the master queue tidy condition without having to fight
for passengers. For Junior motorcycle taxi driver and asked the City Transport made a
statement to not play the price or service rate. The move was taken because of perceived
compromise as the best alternative and as a first step of the plan of arrangement
socialization transport routes in the city in accordance with the general plan of city
planning.
The dynamics of the interaction of the actors in the implementation of changes to
public transport routes can also be proved by the atraktifnya process that takes place,
marked by the emergence of cases of pros and cons of several actors. Moreover there is a
process of facilitation and mediation by a NGO that is able to reconcile between the
government and society. This activity is done in order to facilitate public involvement in
decision-making process both at the level of policy formulation and implementation level.
This activity is done because of public involvement has been limited. Even the
regulation of public transport route changes in Pamekasan at first (the formulation) likely
as a product of top-down policy. There is no public space and aspirations by the
government.
Activities undertaken by NGOs, is developing a problem solving approach to
motivating people to have concerns and are willing to deliver their aspirations to the

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government as well. Mentoring is done is to question the policy, urging the improvement
of policies and provide inputs for policy improvement. Thus, there has been a
participatory process in the implementation of the policy changes to public transport
routes (bus) is.
Mentoring is done by LP2M have big goals to strengthen the public's access and
control this policy. Specifically, this activity aims to: 1) create a space to facilitate public
participation in public consultation and 2) strengthen the capacity of communities and
other non-governmental stakeholders to access and control of government policies.
Realization of these assistance activities are 1) identification of issues and stakeholders of
this policy, and 2) did the public consultative meetings.
The result of collaboration between the Department of Transportation and LP2M
as the executor of operations have been done:
a. Transparent information management (newspaper, radio)
1) Dissemination of information changes the rules of public transport routes to the
wider community.
2) Open access for stakeholders to provide input in an effort to improve regulation.
b. Community Organizing
1) Facilitate Negotiations Stakeholders
Conducted the meeting in the office of the Department of Transportation
Pamekasan. Meetings were held several times since the beginning of the pros and
cons of the actors in the implementation of route changes.
2) Facilitate Stakeholders
Having obtained the agreement, then LP2M provide assistance for a
motorcycle to form a community that is well organized.
Conflicts of interest in the process of structuring the implementation of public
transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan requires considerable attention, given that the counter
is a small community whose livelihoods disrupted. Of course, in addition to consideration
of formal legal rules or the law, also must pay attention to the humanitarian and economic
impact of the recipient. Order, smoothness and comfort of traffic into the government
hopes a change in public transport routes (bus), while on the other hand touches the
livelihoods of certain groups (motorcycle taxi and pedicab drivers) who are clearly
disturbed by the existence of these regulations.

Economic, Political, Social, and Cultural in Policy Implementation

Economic, political, social and cultural defined in this study leads to the background
munculya a policy, a policy both at macro and micro level, national or local. When policy
is made can never escape from certain values that surrounded him. Motif present in a
policy direction and we can trace trace eventually. This value will give color to the
policy.
Related to this research context, that the policy changes to public transport routes
(bus) in Pamekasan can not be separated by certain conditions are present which give
color to this policy. In bold, the researchers tried to take 4 (four) conditions that
researchers consider to be the background as well as conditions that affect the emergence
of policy changes in this route. In other words, these conditions could be a background of

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this policy, or can also be an impact of the policy changes to public transport routes in
Pamekasan.
Economic, political, social and cultural are external factors that influence whether
or not strong enough in achieving effective implementation of public policy. In the case
of changes to public transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan based on the results of the
research data it appears that success did not escape the influence of economic conditions,
political, social and cultural.
Economic conditions: economic background appears from the teething problems
of rejection from a group of actors and also the presence of other groups that support the
route amendment. Drawn more broadly if the actual economic conditions are not only
local economic conditions but also in relation to national economic conditions which
impact on local economic conditions. An unstable national economy detambah economic
policies resulted in a controversial local economic dynamics also unstable.
Political conditions: political dynamics in Pamekasan, given that the winning
party won elections and a majority vote of the Islamic party. For political stability and
security role Kyai (Moslem Leaders) was no doubt in Madura. Based on the results of the
2004 elections, the political party that won the biggest vote of the United Development
Party (PPP). Composition of the seats in parliament Pamekasan based on the results of
2004 elections dominated by the PPP with the number of 18 seats. From these data, it can
be seen that the political map in Pamekasan dominated by Muslim Party. While Regent is
now a candidate promoted by the PPP, so that the Regents political in a safe position.
Parliament more as partners than as a control agency. While other political parties it is
difficult to perform because the opposition vote had been defeated.
Social and cultural conditions: Madura community in general have sufficient
characteristics to distinguish with other communities in Indonesia. Rules in life-oriented
teachings of Islam, because the majority of the Madurese are Muslims. The most obvious
character is strong and resilient character in defending its interests. Madurese people will
be harsh if the rights or dignity was compromised, but instead will be good for anyone if
someone else is doing good to him. Culture bypass more or less attached to the Madura.
They are important considerations do not interfere with other people and survivors.
Negative impact on the local economy were also found. There are a few actors or
groups of people who are disadvantaged, such as the motorcycle taxi driver, and bus
driver who complained that they form the reduced income due to changes in the route.
Political impact of this route change is not actually a direct impact, but with the
dynamics of the interaction of the actors give the feel and dynamics of a new discourse
for democracy in Pamekasan. Freedom to deliver the aspirations of the public dialogue to
address the government's policy as a medium of learning. While the social and cultural
context of the changing public transport routes (bus) does not give change, but raising
awareness of all parties involved, especially the government and NGOs are aware that the
importance of understanding the social values and cultural society in which a policy is.
Understanding of the cultural values of Madura to ease the process of finding solutions in
solving problems that arise in the process of implementing the policy changes to public
transport routes (bus). Thus, the dynamics of the policy can establish a new

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understanding, especially for administrators of public policy, that the democratic process
impact in the cultivation of the values of democracy itself.

Inhibiting Factors of Policy Implementation

Inhibiting factors in implementing change in public transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan
can be divided into two aspects, namely internal and external aspects. Internal aspect, that
this rulemaking process does not involve stakeholders in advance or aspirations. Process
of formulating a less accommodative lead the implementation was not effective. There
are some actors who are disadvantaged, so did resistance.
In addition, the influence of political interest is also in the process of
implementation of rules in the arrangement of public transport routes Pamekasan. The
process of increasing the Regent quite busy carving a political record. So that the Regents
a little more political opponents trying to find faults and weaknesses. Actually a
combination of party seat parliament dominated by the United Development Party (PPP),
which supports the increase in the Regent. However, a little too much political intrigue in
this case. Political interests in the bureaucracy is also making it difficult to do the
coordination between the implementing agency.
External aspect, namely the narrow mindset of the people caused by the insight
and education levels. Understanding of the concept of a democratic society that one is
also a trigger delays the implementation of changes to bus routes. Then the constraints of
economic factors also contribute. Low level of public economic policy coupled with the
impact of fuel price increases and the resulting high prices of necessities of life adamant
attitude of society to the implementation of this rule. Moreover, the character is basically
that the Madurese for something new and offensive interests, then certainly the attitude of
the counter will appear. The accuracy of the approach is actually a good way to introduce
something new to the Madurese.

Conclusions and Recommendations

From the results of the discussion, it can take several conclusions, namely:
1. The process of implementing policy changes to public transport routes (bus), there are
10 actors are divided into three elements, such as 1) state, 2) society; which consists of
the general public and society in the sense of civil society, and 3) private sector.
2. The process of implementing policy changes to public transport routes (bus) looks a
typology of the hegemonic policies. Various actors appear in the dynamics of the
implementation process with diverse interests. Is the complexity of public policy
processes, which occur between the pull of interest groups. This process is not
independent of the network established policy actors.
3. The dynamics of policy subsystems in the context of ongoing economic and social
development, so full of charges and interests of economic and social policy actors.
This is evident from the formation of associations based on actor interests, especially
economic interests.
4. The policy change happened in this case is incremental, because the policy changes
only at the technical level. At the level of ideas about changing public transport routes
(bus) does not occur, and that change is at the operational level in the field alone.

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5. Policy instruments that appear in the process of implementing the policy changes to
public transport routes (bus) in Pamekasan quite diverse, ranging from functional
formal instrument of government, mass media, to protest (rallies) was chosen by the
actors to fight for its interests.
6. Network is formed based on shared interests over the policy actors, which is more
economic mode appears as the basis of group formation.
7. Economic, political, social and cultural effects in the process of resolving difficult
public policy issues. While in the context of the interaction of the interests of the
actors, the economic, political and social appear thicker, because the problems that
arise in the implementation of this policy is driven by economic interests and touches
terusiknya social life policy actors.
8. Inhibiting factor in the implementation of policies derived from factors internal and
external policies. Internal factors include: the process of formulating a more top-down
led to a lack of understanding and knowledge of actors outside the government's
policies, and weak coordination among the implementing agencies, and low levels of
socialization effectiveness of policy implementation have resulted in problems. While
external factors which have obstructed the values of the harsh life of the Madurese
complicates the process of discovery of alternative solutions to problems that arise in
the process of policy implementation. Besides the lack of education and insight
contributed to the lack of effective policy process.
While the advice can be given of the results of this study, are:
1. In the process of policy formulation, the Government must act to develop Pamekasan
and accommodate the diverse perspectives of the public. This means that determining
the correct public choice based on the result of a compromise between the government
and all elements of society. Furthermore, the Government needs to establish a forum
Pamekasan between policy actors consisting of the District Government, Parliament,
NGOs, private sector and communities, to facilitate channels of information and
resources required in the policy process.
2. The reformist policies (policy Reformers) should be more creative uses various means
to influence policy makers (policy makers) in order to favor policies that created the
community, especially small communities.
3. Policy-makers (policy makers) should consider all the factors that influence the policy
process in a holistic manner. Openness since the beginning of the policy process
should be a priority in order to obtain an understanding of the actual needs of the
community.
4. For implementing the policy needs to be understood that conflict of interest in the
policy process will never die, but what is needed is the appropriate response strategies.
Conflicts can arise in a strong condition, but can also be latent. Thus the policy
process should be understood as a dynamic and interactive process.
5. In responding to the presence of motorcycle taxi drivers and rickshaw Pamekasan
Government should not do the repressive measures, but should be facilitated and
empowered as we care about our little community, and they can be independent, make
their own jobs. Actually, the existence of a motorcycle taxi transport service is very
helpful for the purpose of providing public transportation that has not been officially
served by public transport.

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6. Fore, the Government needs to foster community of motorcycles and tricycles, so well
organized. Thus, the process of empowerment and coordination becomes easy to do.

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Nationals Strategy on Combating Corruption: a Comparative

Analysis between Indonesia and Thailand

Mohammad Nuh
(Doctoral Student in Political Science (Strategy and Security). Faculty of
Political Science and Law. Burapha University. Thailand). Email:
[email protected])
Abstract: Indonesia and Thailand have same face of corruption problems. Corruption practice in
both countries has been occur very seriously in all level such as national and local government,
bussines, and society. Corruption was appears to national threat which has given negative effect
as a blockage to the development program, in a longer term, destroys social order and social
moral of society. The both governments, under different names, keep on making serious efforts in
doing campaigns to prevent and handle the corruption in their own countries. There are many
institutions and programs which are appointed to eradicate corruption. But, in fact, the number
and modus operandi of corruption remain big and never decline.One of the difficulties for both
Indonesia and Thailand to eradicate corruption are caused by the systemic condition. Therefore, a
systemic strategic way is needed in combating corruption in public sectors. The paper analyzing
how national policy and strategy for eradicating corruption in Indonesia and Thailand are in
order to understand the condition of policy circumstances which support the policy process in both
countries. Besides, this paper is intended to analyze the effectiveness of the strategies for
eradicating corruption in Thailand compared to the one in Indonesia.

Keywords: national strategy and anti-corruption

Introduction
In the last decade, since the United Nation Convention against Corruption in 2004 was
ratified by multiple countries, the policies and programs of anti-corruption have increased
dramatically in both international and national levels. International institution such as
United Nation and several other international institutions have been declaring war on
corruption. National governments, under different names, keep on making serious efforts
in doing campaigns to prevent and handle the corruption in their own countries. Bryane
Michael (in Faur and Gadot, 2004) recorded that there are at less 2500 variations of
international organization name, national government, business, and NGOs which
concerned with anti-corruption program. In Indonesia and Thailand, there are many
institutions which are appointed to eradicate corruption. In Indonesia, besides KPK
(Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi) or CEC-RI (Corruption Eradication Commission of
Republic Indonesia) there are some government institutions and NGOs involved in
handling and preventing corruption, such as Indonesian Corruption Watch (NGOs) and
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(National Anti-Corruption Commission), or its former name the National Counter

Corruption Commission (NCCC), some other institution involved in handling corruption,
both government institution and NGOs (Krongkaew, 2004).
Table 1.Corruption Cases handled by NACC dan KPK/CECRI
Country
2004
2005
2006
2007
Thailand
7,994
8,723
11,573
11,407
Indonesia
2,281
7,361
6,939
6,510
Source: Annual report from KPK dan Krongkaew:2009

2008
8,604
8,697

Total Received
48,301
31,788

In fact, the number and modus operandi of corruption remain big and never
decline. Corruption cases that handled by NACC between 2004 and 2008 were 48301 and
the cases handled by KPK in the same period were 31788 (see table above). Although the
numbers of cases handled by NACC were more than those handled by KPK, which also
means that the corruption cases in Thailand were more than those in Indonesia, there was
a declining trend for the cases handled by NACC. On the other side, Indonesian cases
tended to rise in 2008. Another interesting figure was although the number of corruption
cases in Thailand is higher than in Indonesia, in term of the Corruption Perception Index
(CPI) index which was published by Transparency International, Indonesian index was
still below Thailand. In 2011, as an example, Indonesia, with score 3, was in the level 100
among 183 countries. This position makes Indonesia left behind compared to other
ASEAN countries, such as Singapore that ranked 5th with score 9.2; Malaysia that was in
the 60th (4.30); and Thailand that occupied rank 80 (3.4).
The graph below shows there was a slightly similar tendency between Indonesia
and Thailand that the corruption perception index tends to increase in the last 10 years
although Thailands position Index remained higher than Indonesias index. Thailand
Corruption Perception Index tended to fluctuate and since Thaksin Shinawatra was
deposed by military coup on September 19, 2006, Thailand CPI was likely to decrease.
Based on the conditions above, it is interesting to see the efforts done by both countries to
overcome corruption.
The
comparation
of Corruption
PerceptionPerception
Index between
Figure
1. The Comparation
of Corruption
Index
The
comparation
of Corruption
Perception Index between
Indonesia
and Thailand
Between
Indonesia
And
Thailand
Indonesia and Thailand

Index
Index

Indonesia
Indonesia
4
4
3.5
3.5
3
3
2.5
2.5
2
2
1.5
1.5
1
1
0.5
0.5
0
0

3.2
3.2

1.9
1.9

3.2
3.2

1.9
1.9

3.3
3.3

1.9
1.9

3.6
3.6

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2

3.8
3.8

2.2
2.2

Thailand
Thailand
3.6
3.6

2.4
2.4

3.3
3.3
2.3
2.3

3.5
3.5
2.6
2.6

3.4
3.4

3.5
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2.8
2.8

2.8
2.8

3.4
3.4
3
3

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Years
Years

Source: (http://www.transparency.org/policy_research/surveys_indices/cpi/2001-2011)

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One of the difficulties for both Indonesia and Thailand to eradicate corruption is
caused by the systemic condition and weak political commitment of the leaders.
Therefore, a systemic strategic way is needed in combating practices of corruption in
public sectors. In line with that reason, this paper aims at analyzing how national policy
and strategy for eradicating corruption in Indonesia and Thailand are in order to
understand the condition of policy circumstances which support the policy process in
both countries. Besides, this paper is intended to analyze the effectiveness of the
strategies for eradicating corruption in Thailand compared to the one in Indonesia.

I.

Is corruption a national security threat?

In the literature of security and contemporary strategy study, discussion on corruption

relates to transnational crime issue. Corruption belongs to transnational crime because in
some certain cases it engages two or more countries, especially when corruptors escape
and keep their money resulted from corruption in other countries (Collins: 2007; Hoadley
and Ruland: 2006). Based on Giraldo and Trinkunas (in Collins: 2007) there are several
criminal activities that are considered as transnational crime category, one of them is
corruption of public officials. This fits the definition of transnational crime by United
Nation Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (2000) which is to include
any criminal activity that is conducted in more than one state, planned in one state but
perpetrated in another, or commited in one state where there are spillover effects into
neighbouring jurisdictions.
As a transnational crime, corruption has become an international issue and turned
into threat for every nation. Corruption can disturb the stability of governance process of
a nation, might aggravate the democracy process, and threatens the fulfillment of citizens
welfare. Kofi A. Annan, a former UN secretary, stated that Corruption is an insidious
plague that has a wide range of corrosive effects on societies. It undermines democracy
and the rule of law, leads to violations of human rights, distorts markets, erodes the
quality of life and allows organized crime, terrorism and other threats to human security
to flourish. This evil phenomenon is found in all countriesbig and small, rich and
poorbut it is in the developing world that its effects are most destructive. Corruption
hurts the poor disproportionately by diverting funds intended for development,
undermining a Governments ability to provide basic services, feeding inequality and
injustice and discouraging foreign aid and investment. Corruption is a key element in
economic underperformance and a major obstacle to poverty alleviation and
development (UNCAC: 2004)
Related to development process, corruption is considered as an activity that
challenges the achievement of citizens welfare and is categorized as organized crime that
can become a national security threat. Corruption as a crime does not only make the loss
of nation reserve occur but also gives indirect impact in lowering the level of citizens
welfare. Many studies reveal that corruption obstructs the development process. A study
conducted by Indonesian Reformation Partnership concluded that corruption is
considered as a barrier in overcoming poverty in Indonesia. It is mentioned in Indonesian
National Action Plan for Eradication of Corruption (Rencana Aksi Nasional Indonesia
untuk Pemberantasan Korupsi 2004-2009 (RAN-PK)) that corruption in Indonesia is a
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bodies. The condition has become one of the main barrier factors in establishing
development in Indonesia. Although Indonesian government has done some hard efforts,
the result remains insignificant. Instead of decreasing, the corruption cases keep on
increasing. Therefore, it is acceptable to have some Indonesian people who judge the
government as unsuccessful in eradicating corruption. The incapability of Indonesian
government in eradicating corruption weakens the image of government in the society
which is reflected in societys distrust, laws breaking, and absolute poverty numbers
increasing.
According to Republic Indonesias President, Soesilo Bambang Yudhoyono
(SBY), corruption blocks national economic growth in Indonesia. He stated that there are
three factors undermining Indonesian economic growth, one of which is corruption.
President SBY said there are three national economic growth barriers, which should be
overcome immediately so that the economic growth runs better. Previously, security
situation was the main barrier, especially during the early monetary crisis and several
years after the crisis. Nowadays, however, it turns out that bureaucracy is considered as
the obstruction. The second is infrastructure, and the third is corruption. Although
bureaucracy is complex, there are no reasons for us to not seriously make fundamental
changes not all of them are under presidents control. Yet, we must collectively make
the efforts for preventing corruption effective (SBYs acknowledging speech in
Government Work Meeting, 23 December 2011).
Corruption in Thailand also gives negative effects toward the development
process in this white elephant land. According to Matias Warsta (2004), corruption
problem in Thailand has given negative effect to the economic development. The same
opinion is also stated by the Prime Minister of Thailand, Abhisit Vejjajiva, in his Key
Note Speech in an International Conference held by NACC that Corruption is indeed a
serious problem that we have been trying to combat for a long time. Despite the fact that
it is commonly condemned by the public, a crime prohibited by law, yet it still remains
widespread in many societies. It is a threat to national security jeopardizing not only the
countrys financial well-being but also its socio-economic development efforts and, most
importantly, the moral fabric of the nation in the longer term
(http://www.nacc.go.th/images/journal/abisit.pdf).
Corruption as a national threat, does not only bring negative effect as a blockage
to the development program, but also, in a longer term, destroys social order and social
moral of society. Political corruption in Thailand had shared a strong contribution in
weakening the democratic process in this nation. Laura Thornton, in a report entitled
Combating Corruption at the Grassroots: The Thailand Experience 1999-2000 stated that
political corruption mars the democratic process in Thailand by undermining efficient
economic practices, replacing formal rule of law with an opaque patronage system, and
diminishing the influence of elected representatives (NDI, 2000).
Those brief illustrations about negative effect of corruption in Indonesia and
Thailand above show how corruption becomes national security threat for both countries
and also for other developing countries that still struggle with citizens low prosperity
level problem. Corruption threatens not only the developed democracy process in both
countries, but also the economic development and the nations morality and integrity.

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II.

Policy and Strategy in combating corruption in two countries: in brief

A. Indonesia
This part will briefly explain the policy and prevention strategy and corruption
eradication in both countries. For Indonesia, before the publication of integral and
comprehensive national strategy plan for prevention and eradication of corruption
manuscript for the years 2010-2025, Indonesian government has applied several efforts to
create policies and apply some actions to eradicate corruption in Indonesia mainly from
legality side. In 1971 Indonesian government issued Law No.3 concerning corruption
criminal act. The preamble of the law clearly states that corruption criminal act inflicts
national financial loss and obstructs national development, so it must be eradicated in
order to have just and prosperous citizen into reality based on the five principles in
Pancasila and Indonesian national constitution, UUD 1945. In the next 28 years, Law No.
31 in 1999 was perfected and amended by Law No. 20 in 2001. This perfection was
intended to ensure the law assurance and gave protection to social rights and community
economy as well as fair treatment in eradicating corruption criminal act.
In 2002, Indonesian government through Law No. 30 in 2002 form a corruption
eradicating commission as an effort to make institutions handling the corruption crime
effective. Meanwhile, in 2004 Indonesian government signed United Nation Convention
against Corruption (UNCAC) through the issuance of Law No. 7 in 2006. In 2004,
President of Republic Indonesia issued Presidential Instruction No. 5 in 2004 concerning
the Acceleration of Corruption Eradication, which had pushed various initiatives from the
central government as well as the local governments. Through this Presidential
Instruction, the president of Republic Indonesia engaged to implement several strategic
means in accelerating corruption eradication, one of which was composing a National
Action Plan for Eradication of Corruption (RAN-PK 2004-2009).
In line with the synergy creation, several action plans to prevent and eradicate
corruption and the implementation of United Nation Convention Against Corruption
(UNCAC) and to achieve score 5 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) in 2014, so
Presidential Instruction No.9 In 2011 about preventive action and corruption eradication
program (Presidential Instruction 9/2011) was settled. This Presidential Instruction is the
first part from a series of National Action Plan for Eradication of Corruption (RAN-PK)
to will be applied continuously up to 2014 (Unit Kerja bidang Pengawasan dan
Pengendalian Pembangunan, 2011). Those national action plans are parts of the national
strategy to bring Indonesia to be better in the future in the CPI.
National vision on prevention and corruption eradication in Indonesia as stated in
the national strategy is the establishment of governance system freed from corrupt
practices with the preventive capacity of prevention and prosecution as well as
consolidated system of national integrity. The clean governance is intended to be
realized within the specified time period. Clean government administration system must
be implemented in every domain, such as in government in the broadest sense, civil
society, and business world. Meanwhile, consolidated corruption practice eradication has
been applied as a joint effort among various actors and stakeholders in those three
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The missions are formulated as follows:

1. Develop and strengthen system, procedure, mechanic and capacity in preventing
corruption which are synchronized in the central and local government level.
2. Consolidate and strengthen system, procedure, mechanic and capacity law
enforcement toward corruption criminal act.
3. Reform national and regional laws which support corruption prevention and takes
measures consistently.
4. Develop and implement national system and mechanisms of rescue assets from
corruption.
5. Evolve and implement a strategy of cooperation at local, national, and international in
the prevention and prosecution of corruption on an ongoing basis.
6. Develop a transparent and consolidated performance report system in implementing
the corruption eradication national strategy in the central and regional level.
From those six missions, evolved six reachable purposes in the national strategy
and in corruption eradication action plan for 2010-2025 which shows government and
other stakeholders commitment, that are: 1). Through the preventive effort, performance
improvement in the governmental area and other sectors are expected, where citizen as
beneficiaries fell of easiness in daily administration matters. In addition, with the
transparency and implementation of governmental accountability in public sector can
improve public confidence toward the government implementation. 2). Carry out
enforcement efforts against corruption cases transparently and accountably through
coordination mechanism among law enforcement officers who also ensuring legal
protection for people. 3). Improve the inconsistency of legislation and give adequate legal
basis to eradicate corruption. 4). Save corrupted nations properties, prevent corruption
loss asset value and return the properties to the public welfare. 5). Facilitate the
Indonesian governments efforts in implementing anti-corruption law enforcement
through cooperation in the aspect of prevention, action, training and others. 6).
Formulated a national reporting mechanism which provides information efforts to combat
corruption (including implementation of UNCAC policy in Indonesia).
To achieve those objectives, national strategies are composed, as follows:
1. Strategy 1: Implement preventive measures:
a. Upgrading policy and institutional affectivity in order to prevent corruption.
b. The implementation of public administration transparency, effectiveness of
reporting obligation to the public, and improve public access to get information
about public administration.
c. Acceleration in nation treasury management reformation and procurement of goods
or services of public.
d. Increasing the affectivity in bureaucracy reformation in public sector in central and
regional levels.
e. Strengthening anti-corruption commitments through consolidation and
collaboration among public sector, legislation sector, judicative sector, private
sector, social organization, and some other stakeholders.
2. Strategy 2: Implement strategic measures in the action sector

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3.
4.

5.
6.

a. Accelerating in handling corruption cases and strengthening the coordination

among law enforcement institutions.
b. Strengthening the law enforcement institution through development of law
upholder institution monitoring system strategy, transparency and accountability of
related institution performance.
c. Strengthening the regulatory framework of law enforcement.
d. Composing mechanisms for reporting and complaints of corruption and also
ensuring legal protection for people.
Strategy 3: Performing harmonization and composing regulations in eradicating
corruption sector.
Strategy 4: Implement the results of the rescue of corrupted based assets.
a. Executing efforts on rescuing corrupted based asset and carrying out international
cooperation through the transfer of assets prevention strategy.
b. Direct assets returning.
c. Conduct trainings and technical assistance on saving asset of the criminal act of
corruption.
Strategy 5: increase international cooperation in the effort of corruption eradication.
Strategy 6: Improve coordination in reporting the corruption combat efforts.

B. Thailand
Similar to Indonesia, Thailand has also started to observe corruption issue seriously since
1970s. In the corruption eradication history in Thailand, the government created khana
kammakan pongkan lae prap pram kan thutjarit lae praphuet mi chop nai wong
ratchakan (the Counter Corruption Commission) popularly known as po po po, as a
watchdog on corrupt practices by public servant. The Constitution of the Kingdom of
Thailand B.E. 2517 (1974) Section 66 stated "The State should organize government
service works and other works efficiently and should take all steps to prevent and
suppress the quest for benefits by corruption means." In this connection, the Counter
Corruption Act was promulgated in 1975 and allowed the establishment of Office of the
Commission of Counter Corruption (OCCC). However, because of the limitation in
jurisdiction, OCCC had little power to combat corruption.
(http://www.nacc.go.th/ewt_news.php?nid=938)
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2540 (1997), therefore, added
the checks and balances of State exercise by the people in order to have integrity and
transparency in the politic. Followed the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E.
2540 (1997) the Organic on Counter Corruption B.E. 2542 (1999) was enacted. In this
connection, the National Counter Corruption Commission (NCCC) as an independent
Commission was appointed in April 1999.
Now the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2550 (2007) is to achieve
the common objectives of the Thai people and to encourage the peoples role and
participation in the government of the country and the actual check on the use of State
power and also to support honest and impartial functions of courts and other independent
organization. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2550 (2007) then stated
about the National Counter Corruption Commission in Chapter XI (Organs under the
Constitution. However, the National Counter Corruption Commission has its resolution

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40/2551 on 15 July B.E. 2551 (2008) to change the official names of National Counter
Corruption Commission (NCCC) and Office of the National Counter Corruption
Commission (ONCC) to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and Office
of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (ONAC) respectively.
Thailand government through the National Anti-Corruption Commission of
Thailand in collaboration with several stakeholders from a variety of sectors has
developed Thailands National Anti-Corruption Strategy. In the document were
formulated corruption eradication visions as follows: A society founded on discipline,
integrity, and ethics with all sectors participating in prevention and suppression of
corruption. There are four missions formulated from the vision as follows: 1). Promote
and inculcate awareness of a society founded on discipline, integrity and ethics; 2). Create
sustainable, integrated anti-corruption networks; 3). Develop systems and mechanisms for
the inspection, control, decentralization and check and balance of authority; 4). Promote
and support anti-corruption knowledge-management.
Of the four missions are formulated four objectives, namely: 1). Discipline,
integrity and ethics in Thai society; 2). Networks comprised of all sectors participating in
anti-corruption; 3). Efficient Systems and Mechanisms for the Inspection, Control,
Decentralization, and Check and Balance of Authority; 4). Social Anti-Corruption
Awareness.
To achieve anti-corruption national purpose in Thailand, some concise strategies
are formed, as follows :
Strategy 1: Inculcate awareness, values, integrity, ethics and discipline in all sectors.
a. promote education in the sufficiency economy philosophy
b. Promote knowledge and implementation of integrity, ethics and discipline in all
sectors
c. Deploy education as an anti-corruption tool
d. Promote good conduct, honesty, integrity and zero-tolerance of corruption as common
national values
Strategy 2: Mobilize all sectors on anti-corruption
a. Increase anti-corruption PR
b. Strengthen participation by all sector
c. Strengthen network capacity.
Strategy 3: Strengthen anti-corruption agencies
a. Strengthen the working independent of the office of the National Anti-Corruption
Commission and other independent anti-corruption agencies operations
b. Establish anti-corruption mechanisms through the decentralization of authority for
anti-corruption to the local level
c. Develop and balance systems for authority
d. Strengthen the effectiveness of anti-corruption legislation
e. Strengthen asset scrutiny for holders of political office and civil servants, and the
investigation of policy corruption
f. Strengthen bribery resistance and promote honesty in the private sector
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h. Establish transparency indicators in Thai society.

Strategy 4: Develop professional anti-corruption personnel

a. Develop personal behavior in accordance with code of conduct for anticorruption personnel
b. Set up standards for career-path development and special remuneration
c. Promote technical cooperation with international organizations
d. Development management organizations
e. Develop an anti-corruption information technology center
f. Develop standard training curricula for anti-corruption agencies.
III.

The shaping factors in establishing anti-corruption strategy

To start analyzing about national strategy of corruption eradication in Indonesia and
Thailand, are briefly explained in advance about basic concept of strategy and
components including factors that influence policy and strategy. Those are intended to
give theoretical foundation in conducting situation analysis the corruption eradication in
both countries. Policy and corruption eradication strategy are not in an empty situation,
but they interact other social circumstances. So, it is crucial to understand the basic theory
about what environmental factors influence the condition of corruption eradication.
There are many definition of strategy proposed by political scientists but those
are essentially conical on a definition that strategy is a planned activities process which
formulation of Ends, Ways, and Means for social and military activities and applied in a
variety of level. In a book edited by Baylis, at.al (2007, p. 4-5) mentioned that there are
several definitions of strategy that reflects the differences in focus. As a pragmatic and
practical activity, strategy is study of an interdisciplinary. According Baylis, at.al (2007,
p.5), that to understand the dimensions of strategy, it necessary to know something about
politics, economics, psychology, sociology, and geography, as well as technology, force
structure, and tactics. This mean that the study of strategy is applied using a variety of
approaches. Study of strategy emphasizes the important of process of formulating
objectives and focus on power. The basic logic of this thinking is in accordance with the
view of Alfred Chandler (In Koch, 2000) which defines strategy as the setting of longterm goals and objectives, the determination of courses of action, and the allocation of
resources to achieve the objectives.
According to Colonel (Ret) Arthur F. Lykke Jr. defines strategy as a coherent
expression of a process that identifies the ends, ways, and means designed to achieve a
certain goal. Lykke have developed a strategic framework, defining strategy as a
mathematic equation, Colonel Lykke outlines the whole, its parts and the relationship
between them.
He provides a framework that is clear, simple and elegant
(http://www.blackcoffee.com/blog/2009/11/16/what-is-strategy/). Mathematically, we
might express this framework as Strategy = (Ends + Ways + Means). Ends: Desired
goal state and assumed risks. Ways: Actionstaken to achieve goal(Tactics). Means:
Resources available to the organization. Ends are the interest, objectives or desired
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actions. They are the methods and process executed to achieve the ends. More simply,
they are an answer to the question, how are you going to get to ends? Means are the
resources required to execute the ways (Eikmeier, 2007).
From the components stated above, an important issue needs to note is to see how
far the risk or level of achievement or level of implementation failure or achievement
from the strategy formed. Feasibility, acceptability and suitability level must be noted
also. This section is intended to see how far the surrounding factors both internal and
external environment might interfere the strategy condition. At least there are some
important factors must be noticed, namely 1). Socio-cultural barriers; 2). Bureaucracy
performance; 3). International structure.
Description of legislation variety and document of corruption eradication strategy
mentioned above illustrate Indonesian and Thailand government efforts to fight
corruption. Nevertheless, in the reality that corruption acts cannot be suppressed as
minimum as possible so they will not be social diseases which endanger aspects of life.
Consequently, the publication of national strategy document of prevention and corruption
eradication in Indonesia in 2010-2025 must be considered in depth toward the level of
achievement by looking at several obstacles in the implementation and as a booster to the
formulation of national strategies. As described above that there are three main factors
influencing the anti-corruption strategy, namely the socio-cultural barrier, the
bureaucracy performance, and international structure.
a. Socio-cultural Condition
Prevention and eradication of corruption are not only the responsibility of
government, but indeed all sectors or stakeholders have very important roles in
minimizing the corruption process. The role of citizen as a whole in preventing and
eradicate corruption which has become systemic is so important. Corruption as stated
above has become social disease that could undermine the foundations of social
development and lowering the morality of state and nation. Corruption also can be a
serious threat to the national security. Therefore, the role of society in the participation to
prevent through avoiding corruption behavior in the form of bribing and so forth, and
giving report to government when they saw corruption practices.
Some studies showed that socio-cultural condition in society tend to give real
contribution to the occurrence of acts of corruption. Some public attitudes which giving
bribes in the public service processes and regard it as a common action make a blockage
in preventing and eradicating corruption. Otherwise, permissive act in society which
tolerates corruption is also another barrier to accelerate the achievement of the program.
An experience of National Democratic Institute for International Affair (NDI) in
combating corruption at grassroots (1999-2000) has become an important lesson to
consider socio-cultural aspect which grows in the society as a consideration in eradicating
corruption. In the report, Prof. Pasuk Phongpaichit (Professor of Economics at
Chulalongkorn University) stated that You cannot change corrupt practices by passing a
law. You need to change the way people think and behave, and that means generating
public debate and exerting public pressure.
Based on the remark, NDI created a backup program that involved society in
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several programs such as Village Forums, Educational Programs, Candidate Debate, and
Candidate Monitoring. As an example, village forums give comprehension to the society
about the importance of advocacy strategy. Through village forums, akin to town hall
meetings, villagers assembled to discuss their local concerns, mostly related to
corruption, while trained facilitators helped them develop advocacy strategies. In
addition, facilitators moderated discussions on the roles and responsibilities of elected
officials, the inefficiency of corruption, the ramifications of vote buying and the rights of
citizens under the new constitution. Village forums yielded several positive ripple effects.
The most significant result was the initiative taken by the villagers themselves to continue
meeting on their own. Forum participants discussed problems facing the village and the
province, the role of money politics and corruption in daily life, election fraud, the
function and purpose of political parties, duties of elected representatives, the right of
citizens to lodge corruption complaints and advocacy tactics.
But, corruption also cannot be separated from the problem of bribery and conflict
of interest where was influenced by socio-cultural. For example, in traditional Thailand
value system based on patron-client relationship in the political society become an
obstacle to combating on corruption. Pasuk Phongpaichit and Sungsidh Piriyarangsan
(1999) explain that in traditional Thai value system merit is derived from power and in
this way forms a basis for patron-client relationship in the political society. There is also a
tradition of presenting gifts to high officials. In this context you see that some things used
to be legitimate under the traditional patronage system but are clearly to be considered
problematic in modern legal system.
b.

Bureaucracy Performance
Barriers are often encountered in the eradication of corruption is also related to
structural and performance aspect of bureaucracy that have not shown the quality of
service. The low quality of bureaucracy and the law enforcement, weak permission
mechanism and supervision of state revenue derived from taxation is the root problem of
corruption. Therefore, there should be efforts to reform the bureaucracy and financial
management to prevent systemic corruption.
Corruption also cannot be separated from the problem of bribery and conflict of
interest. In Indonesia the issue of conflict of interest has become public discourse in the
process of governance. The results of Global Corruption Barometer (GCB) in 2007 stated
that 31% of respondents stating the bribes payment. A similar case also occurred in
Thailand, according to Pasuk Phongpaichit and Sungsidh Piriyarangsan (1999) that
officials were traditionally not paid salaries but were entitled to retain a 10 to 30 percent
portion of the money involved as a fee for their services. Even at these times wrong-doers
were around and were called gin muang (eating the state).
Several studies of corruption in Thailand indicate that the bureaucratic and
political systems at all levels in practice were allegedly filled with patronage mechanisms
that are illegal in the legal context. Many government projects undertaken by private
parties allegedly contain collusion and bureaucracy benefit kickbacks from the
contractor. This condition also occurred in Indonesia. Many government projects
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the public service model that is still provided with illegal payments functions as its own
difficulties for achieving the eradication of corruption in both countries.
The difficulty is added by the military conditions in both countries that occupy a
strategic position in the bureaucracy agency. According to Phongpaichit and
Piriyarangsan (1999) that under the bureaucratic polity, bureaucrats including the military
were in position to monopoly the corruption revenue. Of course there would be
competition among individuals and groups individual and groups within the bureaucracy,
but these could be settled by time-honored techniques of factional alliance, negotiation,
and compromise. The rise of business groups has brought elections, parliamentary seats,
and ministerial office they have gained access to opportunities to obtain corruption
revenue in various ways. In Indonesia's New Order Era ensued centralization of power
within the military. Many military personnel entered the bureaucrats and authority in the
military business. In many cases of military's business contain collusion and corruption.
Thus the performance of bureaucracy and military factors become very important to be
considered in order to combat corruption.
c.

International Structure
The influence of international structure factor cannot be ignored in the prevention
and eradication of corruption in a country. Many international agencies such as the
United Nations and several NGOs, that have attention to the corruption problem,
campaign to eradicate corruption in various ways. Beginning with the agreement with the
United Nations against to Combat Corruption in 2004, many countries ratify, Indonesia
through the issuance of Law No.7 in 2006. Through the ratification, all countries
participating signed the document must comply with all applicable regulations and should
earnestly perform corruption eradication.
Many international and regional institutions that organizes performance surveys
such as corruption perception index survey (CPI) by Transparency International is an
accelerating factor for a nation to fix the system and laws that exist in order to get a good
image in society. When a country gets a bad index or in a position below the quality of
anti-corruption, it will affect those who would invest in that country.

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Contemporary World: An Introduction to Strategic Studies, Oxford University
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The Comparative Study on State Policy for the Contesting

Area of Three Southern Provinces of Thailand and Aceh of
Indonesia

Pataramon Satalak18and Teerapong Puripanik19

Abstract: This article is a combination study of public administration and international law
concept which is relevant to the contesting areas of Three Southern Provinces of Thailand
including with Pattani, Yala and Naratiwat and Daerah Istimewa Aceh (DIA) of Indonesia. The
comparative study of these two areas will be extended both in the context of public administration
and in the context of international law.
In the public administration perspective, implementation of state and governmental policy
in these two areas will be focused. Thai government has attempted to set up various strategic and
managerial systems to alleviate the violent situation such as accepting cultural differences and
encouraging Thai Muslims to participate in the community development projects, setting up
special organization for planning and peace resolution. Moreover, legal measures had been
promulgated in various forms such as Martial law and recently the Internal Security Act 2010 but
the consequence of law enforcement for resolving problems seems not to be the last resort. In the
contrary, meanwhile, Aceh is a special area of Indonesia. It has power to set up its rules and
regulations for self-governing by local administrators but the capability of local administrators is
still questionable on efficiently governance.
In the international law perspective, the involvement by international organizations
particularly the United Nations had obviously seen from the collective humanitarian intervention
mission for peace building. This mission was ended by the signing Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement. By contrast, the
violent situation in Thailand seems to be an internal insurgency movement. Many legal
implementations such as martial law and internal security act for resolving situation are still
problematic for enforcing in this area.

Keywords: State Policy, Aceh, Three Southern Provinces of Thailand, Patani

Introduction
Every nation has different residences in its own country. Sometimes, ethno-cultural
different perspective leads to many contentious issues and managerial systems from
central government. In this paper, two comparative selection case studies will be
discussed focusing on state policy and international law. In the beginning, it could be said
18

LLB, LLM. Lecturer in Law Department, Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University, Thailand
169 Long-hard Bangsaen Road Sean Sook Sub-District, Muang District Chonburi 20131
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
19
Lecturer in Public Administration Department, Faculty of Political Science and Law, Burapha University,
Thailand 169 Long-hard Bangsaen Road Sean Sook Sub-District, Muang District Chonburi 20131
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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that state policy of central government of Thailand on Three Southern provinces is

contrasting from central government of Indonesia on Aceh. Thai central government and
related security organizations agree to retain three southern provinces as a national
interest. They continually show their operational systems of peace resolution by
conciliation on different culture living together within the same country. By contrast, the
situation of violent in Aceh had deteriorated until the involvement of the United Nations
for establishing peace.
This article will initially explore the historical perspectives of these two areas for
clarifying the original, controversial and ongoing problems. The second part will discuss
with regard to the difference on state policy for resolving problems. Thailand has broadly
proposed peace resolution through various strategies e.g. the King strategic propose of
understanding, accessibility and development. In the context of Aceh, the conflict
details shall be elaborated. Eventually, the direction of state policy for managing two
areas leads to peace resolution.

Part 1 Violence in three southern provinces of Thailand situations

The history of Patani had long and interesting story. This area had possessed by many
social groups of people e.g. Sakai, Hindu, Siam-Asli and Malay. The Pattani kingdom has
been well-known as a central trading where had prosperous of many natural resources
such as gold and tins. In this part of the article, there are three sub-part composing of the
historical facts and misunderstanding of local people needs from governmental officers,
the development of state policy from the attempt of assimilation and encountering with
armed attack to peaceful resolution and lastly the current direction of state policy and
international involvement on three southern provinces of Thailand.
A.

Historical perspectives and the negative sides of local peoples feeling

In the historical perspective, Patani is located in the East coast of the Malay
Peninsula. It is a part of Srivijaya empire of the Malay. At that time, the territories of
Patani included Patani, Yala and Narathiwat. The population is still largely Malay and
Muslim20. They attempted to constitute a national minority to show their unique or
cultural difference from Thailand but eventually this national minority has been absorbed
by the Thai Buddhist majority.
The prosperity of Patani has been extended in global area as the central trading.
At that time, the administrative system was in the form of Raja. 21 The religion is
Buddhist which is derived from the central Kingdom of Ligor (now Nakhonsrithammarat
province). The turning point of Islamic proliferating faith took place in the era of Raja
Intera as the King was cured his illness by an old man from Kampung Pasai villages
where was the Muslim village. After Raja Intera has been recovered, he gave his
promises to accept Islamic religion replacing of Buddhist. He also changed his name from
Raja Intera to Sultan Mohammad Shah (his Islamic name).
Patani was first subjugated to Thailand taking place in the Raja First King of
Thailand by Phraya Kalahom. Lacking of weapons, weaker of soldiers, the death of
Sultan and revealing of Patani secrets from insider are four factors leading to the loss of
20
The residence in Pattani has been dominated by several groups such as primitive Sakai, Hindus (wealth,
prosperity and fame), Siam-Asli and Malay.
21
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Patani kingdom to central Thailand. At that time, the management of administrative

system controlled by Siam-Thai was supervised by the appointed administrators from
Bangkok. All former seven provinces of Patani were divided into four territories called
Changwat (Province) composing of Patani, Yala, Saiburi and Naratiwat22.
The administrative system controlled by Siamese authorities is a cause of
ongoing problems in the southern provinces of Thailand. Reforming of administrative
system had been occurred in the era of the King Rama five in 1902 called Thesaphiban
which means a semi-autonomous unit of administration comprising several provinces and
presided over by a lord lieutenant.23 From this reforming action, seven Patani-based
principalities24 were terminated. Five years later, the agreement between Thailand and
British was signed for the demarcation line between British Malaya (Colonized
Administrative System) and Thailand territorial administration. This signing contract has
been raised a controversial problem relating to extraterritorial rights in Thailand and the
division of redrawing of new territories had direct effect to the Malay population in the
southern border of Thailand because this problem had not been consulted or told before.
Another consequence shall not be overlooked. It was the loss of power and benefit in
some groups of people. To clarify this idea, the former Raja of related area felt that the
transfer of their legal status from Siam to be under the exacted nature of British rule was
not something they welcomed.25 It could be said that the reforming administrative system
by sending an official from the central who has no real understanding of different social
and cultural views of the population in southern province is an initial point of negative
side of local peoples feeling with fear and unreliable of governmental officers.
B.

The development of state policy from assimilation and encountering with

armed attack to peaceful resolution
Due to the misunderstanding of problems reflecting from the practices of
appointed administrators, the changing of state policy was took place in the era of King
Rama 6 as follows;
1. The practices and regulations that abolish Islam or in violation of the Islamic
Religious teaching shall be eradicated.
2. The rate of taxation shall be equally among the population compared with other
regions.
3. The public officials should be honest and polite.26It should be carefully selected before
sending to Patani semi-autonomous unit.
4. The public officials shall get rid of any unfair practices or any delay on official duties.
5. All official duties shall be done in due course.
6. The related Ministry shall revise and adjust their managerial system in order to serve
people in Patani semi-autonomous unit. If necessary, it shall be first discussed with the
Ministry of Interior.27
22

See SYUKRI,I., 2005. History of the Malay Kingdom of Patani. Chiang Mai: Silkworm Books, Pages 58-

60.
23
See RAHIMMULA,C., 2004. Peace Resolution: A case study of separatist and terrorist movement in
southern border provinces of Thailand. 10(1) January-April,Songklanakarin Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities,
Pages 100.
24
All former seven provinces of Patani are composed of Patani, Nhongchik, Raman, Ra-ngae, Saiburi, Yala and
Yaring.
25
See APHORNSUVAN,T., 2007. Rebellion in Southern Thailand: Contending Histories. Washington DC:
Pages 30.
26
See RAHIMMULA,C., Ibid Pages 101.

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After the end of Second World War, the decolonized system from colonial
country had widespread throughout Asia continent. Some former colonized area had been
returned to Siam28 Administration including with Patani, Klantan, Saiburi, Trangani by
the agreement between Thailand and former colonized country.
The assimilation policy29has been used in the era of the Prime Minister Pleak
Phibunsongkham (hereinafter called Prime Minister Pleak) through the National
Culture Act. The observation of such policy had been raised in the context of unified
nation and build nationalism but it could be for integration and assimilation of minority
groups particularly the Thai Islam and Thai Muslim. From this action, there are two types
of Islam in Thailand based on different processes of Islamization. These two types are
unassimilated Muslims (Malay Speaking Muslims of the three southern provinces who
have cultivated their own distinct, history, culture and religion) and assimilated Muslims
(Multiethnic Thai speaking groups living in central north and northeast of Thailand.)30
The protest of assimilated policy took place by a religious leader Haji Sulong. 31
He had strong intention to fight against the governments tampering with the Islamic way
of life. However, this protest halted in 1944 when the Prime Minister Pleak fell from
power32. The role and movement of Thai Muslim has been reflected from seven proposal
drafted by the Provincial Islamic Council of Patani concerning political rule and the rights
and religious at the emergency meeting as follows;
1. The government of Siam should have a high rank possessing full power to govern the
four provinces of Patani, Yala, Narathiwat, and Satun, and this person should be a
Muslim born within one of the provinces and elected by the populace. The person in
this position should be retained without being replaced;
2. All of the taxes obtained within the four provinces should be spent only within the
provinces;
3. The government should support education in the Malay language up to the fourth
grade in parish schools within the four provinces;
4. Eighty percent of the government officials within the four provinces should be
Muslims born within the provinces;
5. The government should use the Malay language within government offices alongside
the Siamese language;
6. The government should allow the Islamic Council to establish laws pertaining to the
customs and ceremonies of Islam with the agreement of the above noted high official;
7. The government should separate the religious court from the civil court in the four
provinces and permit the former full authority to conduct cases.33
This proposal reflected the needs of local people to have a power in selfgovernment decentralizing from the central government in Bangkok. Additionally, the
27

See KAEWDAENG,R., 2004. War and Peace at Southern Border. Bangkok: Matichon Publication, Pages

92-93.
28

This word has been changed to Thailand in the year 1939 by General Plaek Phibunsongkham.
Some instances of assimilation policy are the prohibition of wearing Muslim clothes, the prohibition of
speaking Yawi in official contact, changing name into Thai.
30
See APHORNSUVAN, T., Ibid Pages 8-10.
31
He was the Chairman of the Patani Provincial Islamic Council, established the Patani Peoples Movement for
self-rule, linguistic and cultural rights, and the implementation of Islamic law.
32
See APHORNSUVAN, T., Ibid Pages 37-38.
33
See APHORNSUVAN, T., Ibid Pages 41.
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protesting situation at this time was a starting signal of local people resistance the
administrative power.
The resistance of governmental officers had ongoing into Thai Muslims peoples
feeling. They attempted to demonstrate their socio-cultural unique that is totally different
from other Thai people. Meanwhile, the establishment of resistant people in the form of
organization had occurred and had close connection with other Muslim groups in other
countries. In the year 2004, according to the Zachary Abuza research, he revealed that a
Malay-Muslim-based insurgency has engulfed the three southern provinces in Thailand.
More than 4,500 people have been killed and over 9000 wounded, making it the most
lethal conflict in Southeast Asia.34 The situation of violence was continually rising in the
era of Thaksin Shinawatrain the situation of raiding military camps for stolen armed
weapons. Several waves of violence had ongoing and initially decreased in the year 2007.
C. The current direction for state policy and international involvement
Thailand is obviously applied many strategies and policies directing to peace
resolution. The main important strategy is derived from the intelligence of King
Bhumibol strategy known as Understanding, Accessible and Development along with
self-sufficiency economic principle. To clarify this idea, understanding means we need to
understand them and make them understand us. It could easily say that we need to
understand each other. Accessible means we are able to access them into their house,
their activities meanwhile we shall make them access us reliably and trustful.
Development means the application of governmental potentiality such as human capital,
instrument, efficiently budget. However, the development shall be broadly done not
limited only in some groups because it could not be sufficiently potential for
development.
Additionally, the sub-strategies has composed of six contexts: these are 1) The
Creation of understanding of local people and outside violent areas including with
Muslim groups and international organizations 2) Human resources development (career,
education and quality of life 3) Protection and solving complicated problems (drug,
illegal oils importation) 4) Human rights operation by eradicating conditions risking at
violations of human rights. The reliability on judicial process shall be created. 5) Life and
property security by military measures adjustment and people awareness connection 6)
the needs for all participation for resolving problems.
In part of international involvement, the violent situation in three southern
provinces seems to be an internal problem. Even the establishment of protesting side is in
the form of organization and has systematic of working responsibility but the lack of
unity in operational system is ongoing on effectively controlling areas. Many attempts of
protesting side movement had shown to international society with the purpose of
persuading international organizations supportive role to lead them into a self-governing
unit from central government. However, it could be said that the violent situation will not
only resolve through the strictly legal measures but also with the main strategy mentioned
above targeting to building peace and able to living together based on different cultural
background.
34
See ABUZA, Z., 2011. The ongoing Insurgency in Southern Thailand: Trends in Violence,
Counterinsurgency Operations, and the impact of National Politics. Washington D.C: National Defense University
Press, Pages 3

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Part 2 The difference strategy on state policy for resolving Aceh

conflicts
Aceh is located in the north of the Sumatra Island. The administrative system was
governed by queens but called Sultanahs as it is an Islamic Kingdom. The kingdom of
Aceh was well-being of selling pepper and had a close connection on trading with
European countries. Law and order was enforced strictly and efficiently based on the
queens decision. The war inside Aceh area was first took place against the Dutch
colonial expansion. However, the main point in this article focuses on the Aceh conflict
in the year 1976 initiating by The Free Aceh Movement or known as GAM formed by the
exiled leader Hasan di Tiro. The purpose of this movement called for Acehs independent
nation from Indonesia. The reason of ethno-cultural has been raised for claiming
independence by the referendum of people namely people are able to decide their own
way but this means is not sufficiently for state creation. According to Aspinalls
perspective on Aceh conflict analysis35, he concluded the relevant factors of conflicts in
Aceh and also proposed several options for Aceh peace building. Three important gaps
for supporting peace in Aceh are the limitation of grassroots communities and input by
civil society into formal peace process, the ignorance of hostile policy from central
government of Indonesia and the problems on legitimacy of local governance.
However, in this paper, my intention will focus on the second gaps on the state
policy from central government in Jakarta. As we are all known that Aceh has first
special status area of Indonesia in the era of Sukarno government in the late 1950s and it
had special rights over custom, education and religion. Another important situation
occurred in the year 2001 when the national legislature passed a Nanggroe Aceh
Darussalam (NAD) law which gave Special Autonomy status of Aceh. Form this action,
local administrators of Aceh has their own rights for Islamic law enforcement including
with sharing of natural resource revenue in other provinces and direct elections of
governor and district heads36. The restoration of territorial integrity of Aceh territories
reflected from the cooperative of militaries work as well as the involvement of civil
society and monitoring systems supported by ASEAN and the United Nations for
humanitarian intervention. Eventually, the peace initiative of Aceh is progressive because
of a gigantic disastrous of tsunami which makes softness and decrease the stress of
conflicting situations. The transition of Aceh to be a self-governing through the rights of
secession has failed on the ground of violation of territorial integrity of parent state of
Indonesia. The situation after signing Memorandum of understanding between the
government of Indonesia and the Free Aceh movement is very challenging for observing
the state policy from the central government of Indonesia or even the transition period for
doing something for the purpose of self-governing in Aceh.

Conclusion
The comparative study on state policy of these two contesting areas is identical in the
context of the difference of people cultural background but it is totally different on the
supporting role of civil society in Aceh and in three southern provinces of Thailand
35
See ASPINALL, E., 2005. Aceh/Indonesia Conflict Analysis and Options for Systemic Conflict
Transformation. Paperprepared for the Berghof Foundation for Peace Support, Page 20-27.
36
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namely in the Aceh case the movement of civil society has obviously seen from the
policy-making while in Three southern provinces of Thailand the role of civil society
seems to be a cooperative agent working with internal security organizations. Last but not
least point from this study, the reverse perspective on the effort to restore peace and
living together based on the different cultural background in case of Thailand and the
effort to claim independence from parent states of Aceh because of different of ethno
cultural has clearly reflected from these two contesting areas. However, it is very
interesting point to closely look on the transitional period of Aceh after the Memorandum
of Understanding signing between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh
movement as it could be a ground breaking for both public administration and
international law perspective in the near future.

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The Effectiveness of Forest Moratorium Policy and its Impacts

on the Indonesias Economy

Rakhmindyarto37

Abstract: This paper discusses the economic effects of the forest moratorium policy which has
been launched by the government through the Presidential Decree no. 10 of 2011 dated 20th of
May 2011. The issues addressed in the paper are the impacts on: land uses and natural forest
area, carbon emissions, domestic prices, export-import, GDP, and poverty rate. Using the
quantitative method of IRSA-Indonesia 5 an inter-regional CGE model, the results show that the
forest moratorium policy has both positive and negative impacts on Indonesias economy.

Keywords: forest moratorium, CGE modelling, economic impact.

Introduction
Climate change has now become a global issue that must be addressed by any country. It
has been broadly believed that climate change is not just an ordinary environmental issue.
In fact, it has affected almost all aspects of humankind livelihood. Fighting the climate
change impacts is then the sphere responsibility.
Being part of the international community, Indonesia shows the world that
Indonesias commitment on climate change abatement has been increasingly stronger
since 2007 when it hosted the 13th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Bali. During the
conference, Indonesia introduced a national action plan on climate change. This plan was
intended to provide a guideline for the government to conduct the series of steps and to
create some necessary climate change policies in coordinated and integrated, and
effective way.
At the national level, climate change policy is becoming increasingly important.
This is because the policy has been included in the Medium Term Development Plan
(Rencana Pembangunan Jangka Menengah/RPJM) 2009-2014. Within this national plan,
the climate change top priority policies include forestry, agriculture, marine, as well as
the improvement and development of institutional capacity on climate change (Bappenas,
2010).
The forestry sector is the biggest contributor of the greenhouse gas emissions. As
Stern (2006) states, at the range of 18-20%, the GHG emissions come from forest
degradation and deforestation occured in developing countries. The three largest tropical

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countries are Brasil, Indonesia, and China. Indonesia with its 132 million hectares of
forest area has been expected to play a more significant role in stabilizing climate change.
Several factors cannot be ignored to be the main causes of Indonesian
deforestation such as infrastructure and agriculture land needs; plantation market
dynamics especially oil palm; and mining especially coal mining. In the last 15-20 years,
deforestation rates in Indonesia have reached up to 1.17 million hectares. Forest and peat
fires emerged in 1997-1998 has been a significant producers of the greenhouse gas
emissions.
The president has launched the Presidential Instruction no. 10 of 2011 regarding
the suspension of forest and peatland new concessions. This regulation aims to harmonize
and balance the development of economy, social, culture, and environment. In addition,
the objective of this decree is to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation
and forest degradation. This forest moratorium policy was also cosntituted as part of
Indonesias commitment which has been agreed in 20 May 2010 with the government of
Norway.
Based on the data from the Ministry of Forestry in 2009, the total of Indonesias
primary natural forest is 44.1 million hectares. Bappenas states that Indonesia also has
21.07 million hectares of peat land (Slette and Wiyono, 2011). Therefore, the total of
forest area covered in forest moratorium (comprised of primary natural forest and peat
land) is 65.17 million hectares.
Figure 1. The Moratorium Forest Coverage

Source: Forestry Strategic Executive Data (2009).

Many businessmen concern with the adverse effects of the forest moratorium.
They states that forest moratorium is a dangerous tool for land based development. They
further foresee that the forest moratorium policy will slow down the oil palm expansion
from the average 350,000 ha per year to become less than 200,000 ha per year in the next
two years (Slette and Wiyono, 2011).

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This paper tries to analyze the economic impacts of the forest moratorium
mentioned above. Analyzing the economic impacts of such policy is important because it
gives an understanding of the impacts comprehensively either positive or negative
empacts. It is expected that this paper provide the readers some new insights of the policy
impact analysis. Moreover, it gives the government some alternative solutions for
overcoming the negative impacts of the forest moratorium policy through the prudent
management. However, the economic impacts which will be examined in this paper are
limited to the land uses, carbon emissions, domestic prices, export-import, Gross
Domestic Product, and the poverty incidence.

Research Objective
This research aims to provide an analysis of the economic impacts resulted from the
forest moratorium policy. In addition, it gives some recommendations to the government
in coping with the adverse impacts from the policy should any.

Methodology
This paper employs a quantitatvie method of inter-regional CGE model called IRSAIndonesia 5 (Inter Regional of System Analysis for Indonesia-5 Regions). This model has
been developed by Resosudarmo et al (2009) in part of the Analyzing Pathway to
Sustainability in Indonesia (APSI) Project. Some parties has supported the project
including CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization),
Bappenas, AusAid, and the World Bank. IRSA-Indonesia 5 has been created as an
analytical tool for the policy makers to better understand the regional or national policy
impacts.
The IRSA-Indonesia 5 model is a bottom-up approach inter-regional CGE model.
It divides Indonesias regions into five regions: Sumatera, Java-Bali, Kalimantan,
Sulawesi, and East Indonesia. Each region has been classified into 35 sectors. The model
uses the GAMS software to run the computable model program.

Review Of Literatures
This section discusses the use of CGE models as the analytical tools for assessing the
economy-wide policy impacts. First it introduces the general CGE basic concepts,
followed by the variant CGE models. The next section talks about the use of the CGE
models at the national, sub national, and local level. This section focuses on the CGE
models developed in Indonesia.
CGE models have been frequently used for medium to long term policy analysis
in developing countries (De Melo, 1988). The coverage of the models range from
international scale to sub-regional level.The CGE models are also claimed to be the
answers of many disadvantages of the econometeris models (De Melo, 1988). The
shortcomings of the econometric models revolve around the issues of data availability. In
the econometric models, the data used are mostly time series data. This kind of data often
are not available in the consistent basis which cause the model must be adapted too much
to overcome these deficiencies.
The CGE models have become the reliable tools for analyzing the impacts of
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reform, income distribution, global warming, agricultural management, sporting events,

and even the analysis of the impact of the intifada demontrations (Mitra-Kahn, 2008). The
issues addressed in the policy impact analysis using the CGE models are very broad. The
use of CGE models include international trade, public finance, agriculture, structural
reform, and income distribution (Devarajan et al, 2002).
A computable general equilibrium (CGE) model uses realistic economic data to
model the condition as to how an economy reaches its general equilibrium condition (
Resosudarmo et al, 2009). CGE then consists of a system of mathematical equations
representing all agents behavior; i.e. consumers and producers behaviors and the
market clearing conditions of goods and services in the economy (Resosudarmo et al,
2009). This system of equations is usually divided into five blocks of equations, namely:
1. The production block: equations in this block represent the structure of production
activities and producers behavior;
2. The consumption block: This block consists of equations that represent the behavior of
households and other institutions;
3. The export-import block: this block models the countrys decision to export or import
goods and services;
4. The investment block: equations in this block simulate the decision to invest in the
economy, and the demand for goods and services used in the construction of the new
capital;
5. The market clearing block: equations in this block determine the market clearing
conditions for labor, goods, and services in the economy. The national balance of
payments also falls within this block (Resosudarmo et al, 2009).
Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models are simulations that combine the
abstract general equilibrium structure formalized by Arrow and Debreu with realistic
economic data to solve numerically for the level of supply, demand and price that support
equilibrium across a specified set of markets (Wing, 2004). CGE models are standard
tools of empirical analysis, and are widely used to analyze the aggregate welfare and
distributional impacts of policies whose effects may be transmitted through multiple
markets, or contain menus of different tax, subsidy, quota or transfer instruments (Wing,
2004). CGE modelling is a way around the difficulties of theoretical models, such that the
concept of general equilibrium actually becomes useful for analyzing real economies and
real problems (Markusen, 2002). A CGE model is computable in that an explicit
numerical solution is computed (Bolnick, 1989). This means that all variables in the CGE
model are measured to describe the dynamics of economic condition.
The CGE model is basically rooted from the economic general equilibrium
concept. The economic equilibrium in the circular of economic flow can be viewed on the
figure 1.

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Figure 2: The Circular Flow of Commodities in a Closed Economy

Source: Wing (2004).

The equilibrium in the economic flow as shown in figure 2 lies in the
conversation of both product and value. This principle reflects the Walrasian general
equilibrium. Conservation of product, by ensuring that the flows of goods and factors
must be absorbed by the production and consumption activities in the economy, is an
expression of no free disposability (Wing, 2004). It implies that firms outputs are fully
consumed by households, and that households endowment of primary factors is in turn
fully employed by firms (Wing, 2004). Hence, the quantities produced by firms have to
be the same as the quantities demanded by the other firms and households. This condition
is recognized as a state of market clearance. In the equilibrium condition, producers make
zero profits as the implication that the values of a unit of each commodity must equal the
values of all the inputs used to produce it. The equal values of cost and commodity
produced is also known as a state of income balance. The three conditions of market
clearance, zero profit, and income balance are employed by the CGE models (Wing,
2004). Petersen (2004) introduces the family tree of economic models as shown below:

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Figure 3: The Family Tree of Economic Models by Petersen

Source: Petersen (2004).

Petersen (2004) states that traditional macroeconomic models can be considered
as a crossbreed between Vector Autoregressive (VAR) models and CGE models. While
VAR models are full of statistical data without economic content, CGE models are the
antipodeans. The basic modelling strategy with VAR models goes from data to theory,
with CGE modelling it is the other way around-one starts with a theoretical model, and
then finds data that fits the construct (Petersen, 2004). It implies that CGE models
provide in-depth economic theory. The traditional econometric models are located
somewhere in between, drawing both on classical statistical methods, as well as some
economic theory (Petersen, 2004).
The CGE models for Indonesian economy analysis has been used since the late
1980s. Among the first generation of Indonesian CGE are those developed by BPS, ISS
and CWS (1986), Behrman, Lewis and Lotfi (1988), Ezaki (1989), and Thorbecke (1991)
(Resosudarmo et al, 2009). They were developed in close collaboration with the
Indonesian National Planning and Development (Bappenas), the Ministry of Finance and
the Central Statistics Agency (Resosudarmo et al, 2009). In the 2000s, the second
generation of Indonesian CGE models were visible. Among others are the following:
Abimanyu (2000) in collaboration with the Centre of Policy Studies (CPS) at Monash
University developed an INDORANI CGE model based on the Indonesia IO table
(Resosudarmo et al, 2009). It is an application of the Australian ORANI model for
Indonesia (Dickson, 1982). There are two other derivatives of the ORANI model for
Indonesia, which are the Wayang model by Warr (2005) and the Indonesia-E3 by Yusuf
(Yusuf and Resosudarmo, 2008).

Result And Discussion

a.
1.

Simulation Results
The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on Land Use
The impacts of forest moratorium on land uses can be viewed on table 1 below. In
general, land uses decline significantly both in Plantation sector (ESTCR) as well as
forest sector (FORES).The most significant decline of land uses in plantation sector
occurs in R1 region (Sumatera) which is reduced up to 254,181.6ha with optimistic
scenario or as much as 126,974 ha with pessimistic scenario. On the other hand, the most

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affected area of land uses in forest sector is R5 region (East Indonesia) with 529,794.2ha
area decreased under optimistic scenario or 264,297 ha using pessimistic simulation.
Table 1: The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on Land Use and Natural Forest Area
R1
(Sumatera)
C_LANDAREA
ESTCR
FORES
C_NFORAREA

R2
R3
R4
R5 (East
(Java)
(Kalimantan) (Sulawesi) Indonesia)
Optimistic Scenario

-254.1816 -185.309
-51.5492
-147.4136 -79.2568
-376.6996
401.5951 264.5659
428.2488
Pessimistic Scenario

C_LANDAREA
ESTCR
FORES
C_NFORAREA
(X 1000 hectares)

-126.974 -93.2671
-73.8248 -38.9646
200.7987 132.2317

-25.87
-188.1486
214.0186

-75.0845
-87.8092
162.8937

-36.2953
-529.4989
565.7942

-37.6048
-43.8122
81.417

-18.3686
-264.297
282.6656

Based on the simulation results on which table 1 shows above, the natural forest
area increases considerably with the highest increase taken place in R5 region (East
Indonesia) by 565,794.9ha (optimistic) or 282,665.6 ha (pessimistic).
2.

The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on Carbon Emission

As we can see on the table 2, at national level, the forest moratorium has
succeeded to substantially reduce carbon emissions by 214.320.000 tonCO2e (optimistic
scenario)or 107.215.000 tonCO2e (pessimistic scenario).We cannot measure the impacts
of forest moratorium on each region due to the limitation of the model.
Table 2: Carbon Emission Reduction
Emissions
National
(in 000
TCO2e)
Optimistic - 214.320
scenario
Pessimistic - 107.215
scenario

R1
(Sumatera)

R2
(Jawa)

R3
(Kalimantan)

-96.576,4

343,9839 -50.698,833

-48.243,1

158,3548 -25.384,167

R4
(Sulawesi)

R5
(East
Indonesia)
-42.985

24.403,6765
-21.527,7
12.218,5954

3.
The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on Domestic Prices
Table 3: Domestic Prices
Domestic
Price

R1
(Sumatera)

PADDY
FOREST
ESTCR

-0.4202
4.1775
1.1707

R2
R3
R4
(Jawa) (Kalimantan) (Sulawesi)
Optimistic scenario
-0.3533
-0.0037
-0.1107
5.0837
3.5799
4.8923
2.2566
1.5436
1.0146

R5 (East
Indonesia)
-0.1891
4.6646
2.0825

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Domestic
Price
WOODS
FOODB

R1
(Sumatera)
0.3396
-0.0562

R2
R3
R4
(Jawa) (Kalimantan) (Sulawesi)
0.3358
0.2142
0.3889
-0.0481
-0.0329
-0.0467

Pessimistic scenario
-0.2066 -0.1644
-0.0021
PADDY
1.9764
2.3627
1.6946
FOREST
0.5479
1.0421
0.721
ESTCR
0.1602
0.1587
0.1016
WOODS
-0.0273 -0.0227
-0.0157
FOODB
(In percentage of change)

-0.0525
2.3105
0.4716
0.1833
-0.0222

R5 (East
Indonesia)
0.5412
-0.0293
-0.089
2.1935
0.9735
0.2544
-0.0139

The commodity price for paddy decreases. The deepest decrease is in Sumatera
(0,42% in optimistic scenario or 0,2% in pessimistic scenario) compared to other
regions;
On the other hand, the domestic forest commodity prices increase of which the highest
increase is in Java Region (R2) by 5,08% (o) or 2,36% (p); The increase of domestic
commodity price also occurs to the estate crops price by 2,25% (o) or 1,04% (p);
The East Indonesia region (R5) experiences the highest increase of wood prices by
0,54% (o) or 0,25% (p);
The domestic food prices do not significantly decrease. The model shows that in
Sumatera region (R1), the food prices somewhat decrease by 0,056% (o) or 0,027%
(p).
4.
The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on National Export-Import
The forest moratorium policy has different impacts on the sum of export commodity at
the national level. In the one hand, the export for paddy and food beverages increase.
On the other hand, the export for forest commodity, plantations, and wood products
decline.
As for national import, the amount of commodity imports generally increase, except
for paddy and food.
Table 4: Export-Import
National Export

National Import

Optimistic scenario
PADDY
FOREST
ESTCR
WOODS
FOODB

PADDY
FOREST
ESTCR
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0.536
-19.4269
-6.9397
-2.2471
0.1073
Pessimistic scenario
0.2575
-9.7965
-3.3111
-1.0672

-1.4502
5.5657
4.2122
0.7074
-0.099

-0.6776
2.6248
1.948
0.3336

National Export
FOODB
(in percentage)

0.0536

National Import
0.0536

5.
The Impacts of Forest Moratorium on GDP and Poverty
Based on the model simulation, the forest moratorium policy has negative impacts on
the GDP growth rate. At the national level, the GDP decreases by 0,109% with
optimistic scenario or by 0,05% if we use the pessimistic scenario. As for regional
GDP, the biggest hit occurs in Sulawesi region which decreases by 0,2% with
optimistic scenario or by 0,09% with pessimistic scenario.
The poverty rate in the rural area increases by 0,10% to become 20,42% using the
optimistic scenario, while using the pessimistic scenario the poverty rate at the
national level increases by 0,089% to become 20,41%. The highest increase of rural
poverty rate occurs in the Eastern region of Indonesia by 0,42% to become 32,41%
with optimistic scenario. Using pessimistic simulation, the poverty rate increases by
0,18% to become 32,17%.
As for the poverty incidence in the urban area (urban poverty), the rate increases by
0,131% to become 12,48% at the national level using the optimistic scenario. If using
the pessimistic scenario, the rate increases by 0,069% to become 12,41%. The highest
increase of the urban poverty rate still appears in the Eastern part of Indonesia. Using
the optimistic scenario, it increases by 0,365% to become 22,61%, whilst using
pessimistic scenario it increases by 0,17% to become 22,42%.
Table 5: GDP andPoverty Incidence
National R1
R2
Optimistic scenario
-0.1091
-0.1282 -0.1029
GDP( % of change)
18.3
21.01
POVERTY Incidence 20.42
RURAL
(%)
0.102
-0.355
0.313
15.01
12.16
POVERTY Incidence 12.48
URBAN
(%)
0.131
0.113
0.141
Pessimistic skenario
-0.0514
-0.0617 -0.0479
GDP (% of change)
18.49
20.92
POVERTY Incidence 20.41
RURAL
(%)
0.089
-0.163
0.221
15
12.09
POVERTY Incidence 12.41
URBAN
(%)
0.069
0.103
0.065

R3

R4

R5

-0.0608
12.93

-0.2019
20.83

-0.1128
32.41

-0.073
8.04

-0.062
7.86

0.42
22.61

-0.007

0.072

0.365

-0.0295
12.97

-0.0962
20.86

-0.0534
32.17

-0.034
8.05

-0.029
7.82

0.184
22.42

-0.003

0.034

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Analysis
The model simulation results show that there are 4 sectors which have directly been
affected by the forest moratorium policy. Those sectors are plantation, agriculture,
forestry, and mining. At the plantation sector, especially oil palm, the core problem
basically does not lie at the lack of plantation land availability. The government has
provided vast area for oil palm plantation. The main problem of oil palm plantation can
be devided into some factors as follows: low productivity, lack of research and
development, lack of international market promotion, imperfect standard and seed
certification, limited CPO processing manufactory, and underdeveloped downstream
industry.
In the agriculture sector, the agglomeration policy can be introduced by
clustering each region based on natural resource potentials. For instance, Sulawesi can be
developed to be a new paddy barn instead of Kalimantan.
As for the forestry sector, there are no significant obstacles by and large, because
Indonesia still has a huge amount of production forest area. The crucial governance issue
is how all the stakeholders of forestry persevere to implement the principles of
sustainable forest management.
In the mining sector, the main challenges lie in the national policy which
prioritize the interest of the private companies, while at the same time marginalize the
national interest. Another problem is mining behavior which does not recognize the
environmental excess. The permits overlapping administration is also a crucial problem to
overcome.
Indonesia has more than 30 million hectares of the degraded land to support the
industrial development. The use of the degraded land, combined with the increase of
productivity, will protect Indonesian forest while consistently stimulate further economic
activities. Hence, mapping of the degraded land ought to be an integrated part of the
peatland and forest map reform during the moratorium period.
The contents of forest moratorium decree has not yet reflected a breakthrough of
the forest rescue effort. As such the mechanism shows the business as usual condition
with many exceptions. Moreover, there is by no means penalty for the violation to this
regulation. As a result, the forest conversion and deforestation will continuously occur as
if the decree were not existent. Therefore, the key strategies to cope with the problems
faced in all sectors above mentioned are:
1) Lay out improvement;
2) New permit management improvement (esp. in the forestry, mining, agriculture, and
plantation sector);
3) Incentive/disincentive policy in all sectors;
4) Law enforcement.

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Conclusion And Recommendation

The forest moratorium policy gives the positive impacts on the carbon emission reduction
and the land use change. However, the policy also affects negatively to the several
macroeconomic sectors.
To overcome the negative impacts of the forest moratorium, the government
should implement the recommended policies as follows: in the plantation sector, the
government should increase the productivity of the upstream industries while at the same
time give the incentive for the downstream industries; In the agriculture sector, the
agglomeration policy can be implemented; In the forestry sector, the sustainable forest
management must be constituted by all stakeholders; and as for the mining sector, the
national interest must be highly prioritized, environment safety must be recognized, and
the tenurial problems must be very well addressed.
In order to optimize the effectiveness of the moratorium policy, the government
needs to improve the endeavors as follows: forest lay out improvement, new permits
management improvement (in all respective sectors), incentive/disincentive policy, and
law enforcement.

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Border Management Policy Between The Republic of

Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste: The
Vanishing Nationalism

Ratri Istania and Neneng Sri Rahayu

Abstract: The territorial regional border is a strategic issue in regional planning policy. Since the
enactment of Law Number 32 Year 2004 concerning Regional Government, disputes due to a lack
of clarity on the delimitation of state boundaries among regions and states accompanied by
imbalance distribution of power among levels of governments haveresulted indecreasing sense of
nationalism from Indonesian people living in the border areas. Moreover, the increasing number
of the outer islands of Indonesia claimed by other countries makes the issue on regional planning
especially delimitation of state boundary become problematic. The purpose of this paper is to
explore regional planning issues on how Indonesia manages its territorial borders with its
neighbor, namely The Democratic Republic of Timor Leste. This paper used qualitative approach
with primary data obtained from interviews and secondary data from literatureswritten by
prominent scholars and media publications from the two countries. The results shows that: (1)
imbalance authority distribution between levels of government in managing the border mostly
caused by lack of coordination and supervision from the central to provincial and district from the
respective governments; (2) limited regional planning policy in promoting the development of the
border regions; and (3) the slow negotiation process of the two countries to finalize the border
increasing the chance of cross-border crimes.
Our analysis suggests that: the national policies on state boundaries must be in coherent
with the regional planning policy; the central and local government institutional arrangements, as
well as their power distribution in managing state boundaries need to be made clearer,and both
governments must play stronger diplomacy towards win-win solution to win the heart of its people
living near the neighboring state.This paper will be divided into three parts: first, the introduction,
it mainly emphasized on the history of border dispute between the Republic of Indonesia and the
Democratic Republic of Timor Leste after the enactment of Law Number 32 Year 2004; second,
the theoretical part, it focused on the regional planning, central-local authority distribution, and
nationalism; third, the analysis; and the fourth, recommendation for the betterment of the welfare
and sovereignty of the two nations.

Keywords: Authority Distribution, Regional Planning Policy, and EconomicWelfare

Introduction
Regional border planning between the territories of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) andthe
neighboring countries is an urgent issue to be handled seriously by the respective
government. It is a fact that the Government of Indonesia (GoI)is faced with problem of
people in the border areas living in poverty. From economic security perspective, there is
a relationship between loss of sense of nation sovereignty and economic resilient from the
people living in the border. For the sake of meeting both ends meet, many people in the
border areas are willing to sell their pride in exchange ofa mouthful of rice. Such
problems arise due to such factors as the unwillingness of the central governmentto share

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responsibility with the concerned local governments, or the incapability ofthe concerned
local government to manage their border.
Actually, this poor border management should not have happenedconsidering the
GoIs efforts to resolve the problem by issuing several regulations including Law Number
43 Year 2008 concerning The State Territory; Law Number 26 Year 2007 concerning
Spatial Planning, and Presidential Decree Number 12 of 2010 concerning the National
Agency for Border Management. Those policies regulate the obligations of national
governments and that of the local governments in the border areassoon after the
decentralization policy was taken into effect since 1999. The local governments are given
broad autonomy to manage their domestic affairs including the border areas.
On the other hand, the central governmentdid very little in planning andin
managing the border areas that made the local governmentsignoranttowards the border
management issues and left them to the central government to decide.This also includes
population management within the border. This is ironic since the initial design of the
regional autonomy, i.e., political, administrative, and economic decentralization
addressing, amongst others, encouragement of better public service delivery to the people
in the region.
Based on the aforementioned issues of regional border planning policy, the
authors conducteda research on regional border planning that focused onthe territorial
border areas between the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia) and the Democratic Republic
of Timor Leste (Timor Leste). This research was broken down into four parts:
first,background of the border planning policy issues between Indonesia and Timor Leste;
second, concept of regional planning and border planning policy; third, analysis part; and
fourth,regional border planning policy recommendations for the GoI for a better
relationship with Timor Leste.

Methodology
This study useda qualitative approach to describe the problemof regional planning policy
for border areas using in-depth interviewandliterature review.Several prominent figures
were interviewed as key informants, mainly from scholars with bureaucratic background
from both countries. In addition, an ample of secondary data were obtainedfrom the
Center of Democratic Republic of Timor Leste Studies in Graduate School of Public
Administration, National Institute of Public Administration, Jakarta, as well as from both
government's official publications, academic journals and research reports, and mass
media.

Historical Background of Indonesia-Timor Leste Regional Border: The

Unresolved Story
The border planning policy issue is a sensitive issue due to its latent capacity to trigger
conflicts between domestic and international context that often comes from the
conflictingclaim of the regions along the border areas. Similarly, Indonesia has
experienced problems related to border with Timor Leste, amongst others, are: (1) lack of
institutional role capacity such as Border Management Agency when dealing with other
countries with particular reference to Timor Leste; (2) disintegrated planning of the
region border; (3) inadequate number of border guards; (4) poor quality of life from the

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people living in the border; (5) lack of government effort to provide such basic services as
employment, health, and education; and (6) frequent occurrences of illegal trade flows
between the two countries38.
With regard tothe regional planning of the border region of Indonesia and Timor
Leste, some diplomatic documents (e.g. the agreement between the Dutch and the
Portuguese in 1904 about delimitation of the Indonesia-Timor Leste border on the island
of Timor, and the Permanent Court Award (PCA) in 1914) were used as a guidance to
formulate further agreement. The firsttreaty between Indonesia and Timor Leste was
signed on April, 8 2005. Prior to the signing, a series of discussion between the GoI and
Government of Timor Leste has been done since 2001 facilitated by the United Nations
Transitional Administration for East Timor (UNTAET). According to the
Decentralization Support Facility (DSF) report, the land border between Indonesia and
Timor Leste is bounded by several counties and districts in the province of East Nusa
Tenggara, i.e., Kupang regency (District Amfoang North), North Central Timor (West
Miomaffo, East Miomaffo, North Insana, Insana), and Belu District (District East
Tasifeto, Lamaknen, West Tasifeto, Kobalima, Reat, and Lasioat)39. But, no matter how
many policies of regional planning for border regions have been produced by both
countries, lack of diplomatic commitment caused a series of disadvantages to people
living in the border that are prone to border crime issues.

The Concept of Regional Planning on the Management of the State

Border and Border Areas
To explain the concept of regions and regional planning, especially on the border areas
between countries (transborder region), it is necessary to first describe some concepts
about the area (region) itself. Glasson (1974:37) proposed the concept of "formal region,"
which is defined with respect to uniformity and homogeneity, and "functional areas"
(areas node or polarized region), which is related to interdependence, mutual relations
between the parts (functional coherence or heterogeneous region). Formal regions and
functional areas or a combination of both provides a framework for the three types of
classification of regional development plan to solve the problems of the regions.
According to Tarigan (2006: 34), regional planning is a "planning the use of
spatial and planning activity in the space of the region." In the regional planning, one of
which will discuss the strategic area between the border and the border region.
Subsequently, Hamid (2001) explains that the border areas between countries is a
strategic area because it is a growing center for regional and national economy. Through
this region, interstate commerce activities can be done easily, quickly and cheaply, which
in turn pushes up the production activities, income, and lead to social welfare.
In Indonesia, under the Law Number 26 Year 2007 concerning Regional
Planning, the regions are classified as a system that is the primary function,
38
Quoted from Mohammad I. Mawardi, Membangun Daerah, yang Berkemajuan, Berkeadilan, dan
BerkelanjutanI (Developing Progressive, Fair, and Sustainable Regions) (IPB Press: Bogor, 2009) based onthe data
fromthe research findingsof the Expert Stafof the State Minister of the National Planning and Development /National
Planning Boardfor PPKTI &Underdeveloped Areas, 2006.
39
DSF, Rencana Induk Pengelolaan Batas Wilayah Negara Dan Kawasan Perbatasan 2011-2014, a draft, pdf
copy (Decentralization Support Facility), pp. 22. http://issuu.com/hwiyoga/docs/3.-master-plan-for-border-areadevelopment-2011-20/1?mode=a_p (accessed on April 5, 2012)

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administrative, activity, and the strategic value of the region. The border region is an area
that has strategic value so that the arrangement need to be taken by an effective
management. Border of the region has been managed in the National Strategic Activity
Center (PKSN) from the standpoint of defense and security and increased economic
growth, and territorial integrity of the people of Indonesia.
Regarding the border regions typology, Wu (Husnadi, 2006:42) said that the
typology is basically a classification that is characterized by the stages of border areas
development. The classification aims to enhance comparative studies with the onset of the
development process of the border region and describe the process of development to the
next stage. The types of regional planning on the border area (Husnadi, 2006:45) consist
of: (1) Border Region: Economic ties is small and tight control, the framework of
institutions/small government, the government network infrastructure bottlenecks, tight
migration control, very large differences in labor costs, (2) Cross-border Region:
economic ties are bound, there is a consultative mechanism of the government/institution,
a joint venture between the companies, consultative planning border control remains
important, the migration of control (merchant commuter, commuter students), large wage
differences, (3) Trans-border region: a symbiotic relationship occurred in the institutional
cooperation, technology transfer, joint planning of infrastructure networks, simple
procedures and the relatively free movement, a small wage differences.
Theoretical models of the Border Area Development is an approach that will be
used in formulating policies for the development of this region that are classified into 3
(three) categories: first, by giving priority to infrastructure planning or infrastructure led
planning as an investment before the start of economic activity. Second, set the private
sector investment or investment led planning, and third priority is programs and policies
or policy led planning that aims to facilitate the development of the border region. There
were significant differences in each of the category that indicates that there is a dominant
characteristic that limits this approach to only three (3) approaches (Wu, 2001: 28-33).

Decentralized Regional Planning of the Border Authority Distribution

Decentralized authority distribution between central and local governments in federation
and unitary states suggest some differences, i.e., the local government in the federal state
has sovereign power to formulate owns constitution and pass the bill. On the other hand,
local government in unitary state cannot act to represent their own people, but the central
government can. The local governments have no power except that they are given by the
central government. Gadjong (2007: 72) argues that characteristic of the authoritydivision
within the unitary and federalstate, are:
a. "In the federal state, generally, the division of authorityis stipulated in the constitution,
whereas in the unitary state, it isless likely to be found.
b. In the federal state, local government affairs is handed over explicitly or as a residual
to the formative unit (state, province, lander).
c. Although in the unitary state, functions or affairs within the regional authority is rarely
arranged in the constitution, the principle of local governmentis often highlighted in
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d. As an exception for South Africa and Italy, both are unitary states, the general
principles and list of affairs are stipulated in their constitutions (which is arranged in
the provincial authority).
e. Formative unit of the federal state can have its own constitution, so they can have a
principle of local government and, division of affairs is also included in the
constitution".
Theoretically, authority definition cannot be separated from legal terminology,
namely: attribution (attributive), delegation (delegative), and the mandate (mandaat)
(Algra, Hokel, Adiwinata, Boerhanoeddin, 1983: 36; Triepel, 1942, 23; and Gadjong,
2007: 104). According to Homes (Nurcholis 2005:73) the distribution of authority
between central and local governmentsare based on two approaches, i.e.,: (1) regional or
territorial base, for example authority to organizelocal affairs (state local government)
and local government (self are divided between the unit areas (state local government)
and government (self local government); and (2) functional base which splits affairs
specifically between ministries and their representatives as policy executors40.
Meanwhile, Rondinelli and Cheema (1983) classify decentralization in
developing countries into four main types, namely: deconcentration, delegation,
devolution, and privatization. Deconcentration is the delegation of certain administrative
authority or responsibility from upper tier of government to lower tier of government.
While delegation itself refers to managerial responsibility to perform certain functions of
an organization outside the common bureaucratic structure that is directly supervised by
the central government. Furthermore, devolution is the creation or strengthening, both
financially or legally, from the sub-national units. Next, privatization as a form of
responsibility, given by the central government, to implement certain government
function, to voluntary organizations and private companies.41 In most developing
countries, like Indonesia,it is still struggling in the realm of decentralization as
deconcentration and delegation of authority, while devolution remains a common future
target.
Decentralization itself as a form of delegation of authority granted by the central
government to the regions, B.C. Smith (Nurcholis, 2007:15) divides it intothe following
categories:
(a) Transfer of authority to perform certain governmental functions from the central
governmentto regional autonomous entity;
(b) Transferred functions can be specified, or as a remaining function (residual
functions);
(c) Authority recipient is an autonomous region;
(d) Transfer of authority means the authority to formulate and implement policies; to
regulate and administer (regelling en bestuur) the local interests;
(e) Authority to regulate and stipulate generally accepted and abstract legal norms;

40

See Homes (Nurcholis 2005:73)

Dennis Rondinelli and G. ShabbirCheema, Implementing Decentralization Politics, in Decentralization and
Development: Policy Implementation in Developing Countries(California: Sage Publications, 1983), 9-28. See also Dennis
Rondinelli, Government Decentralization in Comparative Perspective: Theory and Practice in Developing Countries,"
International Review of Administrative Science 47, no. 2 (1981a): 133-145.
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(f) Authority in managing local affairs is an authority to authorize individual and rule of
law that is individualized and concrete (beschiking, acte administrative
verwaltungsakt);
(g) The existence of autonomous regions is outside the central government organizations
hierarchy;
(h) Shows the pattern of relationships between organizations;
(i) Creating the political variety and diversity of structure in the political system.
Meanwhile, according to Nurcholis (2005:6) and Brillantes (2003:4), the type of
decentralization of authority can be divided into: (1) political authority, the authority of
the autonomous region to formulate policies to support the authority implementation that
has been delegated from the central government; (2) administration authority, as an
authority to be effectively and efficiently implements government policy for the
achievement of the decentralization program; (3) fiscal authority relates to how local
governments manage their finances, (4) economic or market authority givesthe
government priority to let the economic growthup to the market mechanism, while the
government only sets the rules.
Indeed, Wahyudi (2009:290) stated that the ultimate goal of decentralization is
bringing public service closer to the people, creating a responsive local government
system, and enhancing the prosperity of the people in the region as a whole.

Analysis
The division of political authority: Maintaining State Sovereignty through Understanding
The GoI has passed regulations concerning the border planning and management.
Following the National Medium-Term Development Plan, the Law Number 43 Year 2008
concerning States Region states that the division of authority between central and local
governments in border management, amongst others, contains: (1) regulation of the
distribution of authority among the central, provincial, and local governments in the
management of borders and the states region that have given the local government a
wide-ranging authority in promoting social and economic development in the border; (2)
the establishment of National Border Management Board (Badan Nasional Pengelola
Perbatasan) in 2010 as a strategic government body to align the development policies of
cross-cutting regional planning issues for the border areas, as well as being responsible
forsynergizing cross-sectoral development, setting up policies and programs, allocating
budget, coordinating policies implementation and evaluation, and supervising the central
and local governments on regional planning for border areas; and (3) the formulation of
public participation in protecting and defending the country including the border areas.42
Temporarily, that legislation has answered the problems surrounding the
distribution of the border management authority which questions the role of central
government in dealing with the border region. The government used to manage the
problems separately, case by case, without well coordinated plan. In addition, lack of
coordination between levels of ministerial or non-ministerial units in the center makes the
development of border areas lagged behind from other regions. Furthermore, slow

42
Suprayoga Hadi,Program Pembangunan Kawasan Perbatasan, (Development Programs for Border Areas)
(Jakarta: The National Planning Board)

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negotiations process to settle border related issues results in the emergence of new
problems such as cross-border criminal.43
The unwillingness of GoI central government to clarify distribution of authority
in handling the border affairsto the local government makes it difficult to plan and
develop the border region. The border issue must be treated as national problem, so the
presence of the central government role is nonetheless vital. To date, the role of central
government is valued as not substantial by the local government, and so vise versa. The
establishment of the National Border Management Agency is seen as an excuse of the
powerlessness of the central government to coordinate with the local government,
especially in keeping sovereigntyof the nation intact.
As a result, local government in Kupang district looks reluctant to deal with
border issues and sovereignty of the nation which is in the domain of the central
government authority. The inhabitedRI-Timor Leste border region continues to be
marginalized and neglected. Nobody seems to claim for responsibility when the level of
crime along the border between Indonesia and Timor Leste is rising.
On the other hand, Timor Leste government has also experienced the same
condition in managing their border affairs. Several key informants from Timor Leste
government officials indicated that the problem of authority division between central and
local government of Timor leste in managing the border will cause problem in the future.
While GoI has relatively clear distribution of authority in planning and managing its
border area with its local government with particular reference toTimor Leste, the
government of Timor Leste is still working to establish their local government. Up until
this research was conducted, the Government of Timor Leste are still in early stages of
the discussion to draft the bill for their local government legislation. So far, the problems
of border areas are directly administered by the Timor Leste central government, while
the administrative units located in local and border areas only implements the policies
outlined by the central. District level unit of government in Timor Leste is prepared to
become the future regional government that for the time being running in accordance with
the principle of deconcentration. The government officials working in district levels are
able to produce policies as long as not contrary to the upper government unit or ministries
guidelines.
Uncoordinated distribution of authority among level of government in regional
planning for the border areas causes an increasing number of cross-border crimes such as:
(1) illegal working where informal workers from Indonesia to Timor Lester enter the
border without proper immigration documents that can easily break the international law
of human trafficking despite their rights to get better earning; and (2) illegal trading, the
presence of only several border posts in the border region to track illegal transactions of
commodities and goods from both countries such as cigarettes, soft drinks, gasoline from
Indonesia to East Timor, and vice versa, local commodities such as coffee, hazelnut,
sandal wood, and cattle from Timor Leste into Indonesia are not sufficient to minimize
the illegal practice.

43
See Center for Government Institutional Performance Evaluation Studies, Government of Border Areas
Institutional Studies (Jakarta: The National Institute of Public Administration, 2006)

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Several strategic measures taken by the Government of Indonesia and Timor

Leste in an effort to distribute the authority to deal with the border, amongst others, are to
establish a task force whose main role is to relate the management of borders between
Indonesia and Timor Leste consisting of several ministries such as: foreign ministry, the
ministry of home affairs, ministry of defense and security and other related ministries. So
far, Timor Leste government has created the Border Patrol Unit which derived from
members of the police. The Timor Leste police presence rather than themembers of the
Forsa Defesa Timor Leste (Timor Leste Armed Forces) whose membership obtained
from the guerrillas is to work in partnership with the Indonesian Army (TNI). This policy
requires a deep understanding on how bad memory from the battle of Timor Leste
independence remains inside the Indonesian Army and the guerillas. Moreover, the
international treaty on land border between Indonesia and Timor Leste government is in
an on-going process, mainly focused on border issues at the Memo-Delta Segment
Mlibaka in Belu District, Segment Subina-Oben, Segment-Sunan Bijael Manusasi Belu
Regency, Segment Noelbesi River Delta in Kupang district that are currently under
discussion at the negotiating table under the control of the Joint Border Committee (JBC)
chaired by the Director General of Public Administration Department of the Interior.
Disputes between the two countries on those border areas comprise ofapproximately 3%
of which have been agreed.
In addition, Indonesia and Timor Leste has signed an agreement which is
stipulated in the Timor Leste Parliament Resolution Number 21 Year 2009 on the
Approval of Agreement between the Indonesia and Timor Leste government, especially
on the traditional border crossings and the implementation of the market at the border.
The resolution resulted in greater role in the role of local government in Timor Leste to
deal with the technical issues out of the cross-border licensing and administrative
arrangements. The problem persists because the government of Timor Leste has not yet
established its local government. Cross Border Pass valid for 10 days is a manifestation of
the resolution which gives easier and cheaper permits to border residents to visit one
another.
Above all, Indonesia and Timor Leste are unitary state characterized by the
strong central government authority to dominate national and sub-national affairs. Both
countries are undertaking massive decentralization programs dividing authority to certain
level of governments. However, both share responsibility to plan and manage their border
regions. It will be unfair if the central government from both countries let the local
government that is not yet present in Timor Leste to be held accountable for the border
issues. The central government of Indonesia and Timor Leste must sit down together to
divide their responsibility for managing the border before they arrange the authority
distribution to their local government. In this Indonesia-Timor Leste regional border
planning, it is recommended to finalize the border agreement with win-win solution
diplomacy first.
Division of administrative authority: Planning a Stronger Hybrid Trans-Border
Relationship towards Economic Prosperity
The issue of regional planning in the border regions and border areas of the
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reason, GoI has enacted Law Number 26 Year 2007 concerning Spatial Planning and
Government Regulation Number 26 Year 2008 concerning Spatial Planning that place
national borders and border of the regions of the country as a strategic area requiring an
integrated and synergized arrangement among levels of government. Similarly, the
Government of Timor Leste has seen a great challenge in the planning area boundaries
and borders between Indonesia and Timor Leste.
Current number of difficulties in managing border areas are mostly caused by
unsynergized policies between two countries such as: (1) the imbalance benefits from the
cooperation agreed upon. For example, the development of border areas in Kupang
District suggesting that the pattern of relationships that occur between the border resident
of Suai, and Oecussi (Oe-Cuse) tends to lead to an unbalanced pattern of interaction.
Indication of this imbalance is seen in how to determine the Growth Nodal which in
Indonesia based on the subdistricts or kecamatan, whereas Timor Leste chooses the
smallest area of the village as a unit. As expressed by several key informants from
government officials of Indonesia and Timor Leste on border management issues of the
two countries which stated that the GoI does not have an integrated development planning
although the Strategic Plan (2011-2030) has included the development of zoning items.
Meanwhile, the Government of Timor Leste is still in the process of drafting the bill for
municipality in the coming year (2013-2014), especially in border areas and Oecusi
Maliana, two of the four candidates endorsed to become municipalities by the central
government; (2) facilities and utilities in the border area has not been well managed. Such
function of the border region is generally indicated by the availability of CIQS (Customs,
Imigration, Quarantine, Security) facility. In this case, the border in Indonesia enabling
CIQS facility on Cross Border Checkpoints (PPLB). However, the existing facilities in
the border region of Atambua in Kupang district are still far below international
standards, and the number are also limited that arecontradictory to the government
campaign in making the border region as a gateway to economic activities. At present, the
two countries are planning the road construction of north of Timor Leste region
connecting the city in Timor Leste with Oecusi for open international economy.
Furthermore, cross-border post is also inadequate, especially traditional post, become part
of the current border strategic issues that require serious attention, especially in border
areas of the river which flowed Malibaka, separating the territory of Indonesia-Timor
Leste, to irrigate Tapo village or Memo (Timor Leste) and the Hakesak Village
(Indonesia); and (3) the determination of boundaries between Indonesia and Timor Leste
is still problematic although there has been an agreement through both formal and
informal (customary and private) meetings, but more serious talks should be made, so that
the friendship between the two countries can still be established and maintained for the
respective country's sovereignty.44
Generally, typology of regional border growth is different for each region
(country). It depends on the characteristics possessed by the two countries since planning
of border areas is a process of moving the previousborder frontier as a barrier, into a
44
T.H. Soesetyo, Security of Border Areas in the achievement of unitary state of Indonesia, pdf copy (Jakarta:
Defence
Ministry).
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w.pusjatan.pu.go.id%2Fupload%2Fmakalah%2F2009%2FMK200902.pdf&ei=xqCIT_WsDILyrQen8bTHBw&usg=AFQj
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border region as a filter, then finally to form the border region as as a contact zone.
Indonesia-Timor Leste regional border growth does not follow strictly to one of the
typology, but it is a mix of Border and Trans-border areas. The typology was developed
on mutual economic cooperation of RI-Timor Leste relations, although small, the
existence of institutional cooperation is crucial in solving some problems. Number of key
informants from Timor Leste government officials expressed the important role of GoI by
receiving Timor Leste students to study and to consult as to how to organize the new
state. Although still considered a modest step, both governments are facilitating
Indonesia-Timor Leste residents living in the border region for ceremonial, cultural or
traditional activities, as well as providing immigration documents for free visits.
Furthermore, the border area development of Indonesia and Timor Leste model must
combine a formal and informal approach with policy and infrastructure led development.
This hybrid model of regional planning for border regions of Indonesia-Timor Leste is
more promising to jointly promote integrated master plan towards strengthening their
competitiveness in global trade.

Economic Authority Distribution: Towards the Welfare for the

Residents Across Border
Regardless of the authority which is given by the Law Number 32/2004 concerning the
Regional Government, the central GoI shows incapable to reach out to residents living on
the border, while local governments would prefer not to be more responsible than central
government to provide welfare for the people. The Indonesian local government in the
district of Kupang has also no power to restrain illegal economic traffic between the two
countries. So far, the approach used to handle the central government of the population in
the border between Indonesia and Timor Leste are still dominated by security approach
rather than by other meanssuch as on the basis of traditional ties or local culture
approach.
The security approach is inevitable considering the conditions of the population
in the border area between Indonesia and Timor Leste that still live below the poverty
line. The people have to fight hard to improve their well-being through various means
because the central and local governments from both countries do not care much about
their destiny. According to the key informants from the Center of Democratic Republic of
Timor-Leste Studies in Jakarta, the task force unit is established especially to deal with
the criminal offense in the economic field such as smuggling on the border of Atambua
Pas, misuse of free pass, money laundering, drug trafficking and corruption. However,
cooperation in the form of the task force is still not optimal because of the temporary
nature of the institution. Added with a limited number ofborder guards along the
borderlines, which are 1500 members of the Indonesian Army (TNI) and 3000 of the
East Timorese police. The presence of Indonesian military forces is still under debate
because cross-border economic crime in Indonesia-Timor Leste border is not solely due
to the lack of security around the border, but rather the welfare distribution mechanism
and lack of clarity on central and local governmentsauthority distribution.
Moreover, nationalism among the residents of Indonesia-Timor Leste border is
rather a unique case. Those people are not really entitled to one nationality such as
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Indonesia or Timor Leste, i.e., by kinship. Economic disparity is felt as one common
cause which strengthens their bonds. In some part, the border residents, apart from the
losses in the state, they become a cross-border player, conspired to create the chain of
crimes such as theft of livestock to and from Timor Leste.

Recommendation
Regional planning for border areas between the Government of Indonesia and East Timor
must be shared among levels of government within the country as well as strengthen it in
a form of an integrated infrastructure and adequate services to the people living in the
border. A hybrid model of border management can be proposed in one unified, policy and
infrastucture led system, combined with formal and informal approach from both
governments to match with regional characteristics. Moreover, the development of border
areas had to change its pattern to more balanced security and welfare approach since the
people who are living in the border line have unique sense of nationalism based on
preserved culture and tradition.

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Strategy and Policy Development Information Technology

Support Services for Prima

Syahdi Rasyid
Lecturer At Poltek Syekh Salman Al Farisi

Abstract: Management of E-government in local government is also in the same condition.

Necessary means to have a policy governing information technology weapons systems
development strategy that is really reliable for the future development potential of the area.
During this time, in the absence of a clear policy on how to eventually blur the management of
information technology systems that can run optimally.
Demands of the community to have a good government (Good Government), so the
application of information and communication technology (ICT) aids the process of transparency,
accountability, service, and increase public participation in decision-making in a process of
development.
Tremendous leadership role in efforts to give full support to the organization that led to
realize the development of Information Technology to provide excellent service to the community.
Without the commitment of Local Government, then the use of Information Technology will be in
vain. Therefore we need a strategy and policy development related to information technology so
that people can get fast service, easy, transparent and fair.

Keywords:e-Government, Information Technology, Excellent Service, Good Government

Introduction
Development of information and technology positively impact the instruments that
facilitate the provision of public services terselenggarakannya. One is the information
technology system in the form of E-Government. The advantage of this technology is the
most fundamental is the media disseminators of information where a local comparative
advantage can be accessed easily. owned by local governments. This device has become
an urgent need for all local governments.
In general, these devices are no longer a novelty and almost all local governments
have to manage it. But it is less understandable is the management of information
technology systems are applied also to support the delivery of essential public services.
Still often found E-Government management models that are less effective as the data is
not up to date, less valid, and so forth.
ICT is a means of encouraging change the working culture of governance
environment has a direct impact on improving the performance of government officials in
serving the community. ICT can encourage a culture of people working toward a better,

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broaden perspectives, to expand relationships with no boundaries, and can significantly

increase the knowledge society.

Problem
The increasingly rapid development of technology has brought the world entered a new
era, especially in the field of information, development of information technology has
penetrated every aspect of things and even faster than I ever imagined before.
Along with the rapid development of Information Technology is happening right
now, technology is no longer a strange item, even indispensable to support the
performance of an organization or SKPD-SKPD, particularly in local government.
However, the application of information technology within an organization is not easy as
turning the palm of the hand. There are so many obstacles that need to be considered in
the application of information technology. Below is outlined the issues surrounding the
development of technology related to public services:
a. Currently the information provided or any SKPD Local Government, which can be
accessed by the public is still very limited. Some SKPD that are already developed a
website providing general information on related services and not based on
information associated with the system procedure or procedures related to public
service. One of the causes of this limitation is the absence of guidelines or a clear
reference to the form of a clear policy to disseminate information or data to the public
in general.
b. Most of the local institutions lack the support infrastructure and lack of availability of
financial resources and adequate human resources.
c. Some institutions (SKPD) already have a web-based information media, but is still
limited and has not been updated properly and sustainably
d. Without the commitment of Local Government, then the use of Information
Technology will be in vain. Still a lack of commitment in support of public service
that is easy, fast, accurate, open / transparent, causing delays in the development of
information systems with information technology.
e. Another obstacle faced by local governments is the lack of human resources (HR) to
support local development of information technology in local development activities.

Prima Services Development Through It

Definition of Public Service
Sense of service, according to Purwodarminto (1987) meant to provide all that is required
of others. While Moekijat (1980) states that service is an activity or activities that are
tangible or intangible committed to serve consumers by providing goods or services with
or without transfer of ownership of an object or service. In the public sector
understanding or definition of public service are: the delivery of services by a government
agency using a its own employees (Savas, 1987).
In Appendix 3 Decision No. 63/Kep/M.PAN/2003 Menpan paragraph 1, point C
the term "public service" is defined as "any activity undertaken by the competent services
of government as an effort to meet the needs of people, communities, government

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agencies, and legal entities as well as as the implementation of the provisions of the
legislation ". According to the South Kalimantan Provincial Regulation on Public
Service, which referred to "public service" means all activities in order to meet the basic
needs in accordance with the fundamental rights of every citizen and resident of goods,
services or administrative services provided by a provider the public interest.
Based on such understanding, the scope includes only public pelauanan service
activities organized by government agencies. Government agencies as public
organizations are different from business organizations. Therefore, care is often provided
public organizations remain one step with the business organization.

Measurement of Quality Public Services

Talk about service quality measurement is difficult to measure, because the size of which
determines the quality of the provider but is not the customer response. Customer was
alone most of the non-transparent state in terms of good or poor service by the
bureaucracy, which is monitored by the provider only complaints are difficult to digest by
the provider.
Further advanced by Graeme Hidge (1993) as follows: A significant challenges to
performance measurement is often found. Sometimes a precise indicator can not be made.
State Service Commisson of New Zealand (Bodg, 1984) observed that this would be very
difficult to find an indicator to "give good policy advice" to the government. This opinion
is also supported by Powns and Larkey (1986) that the actual measurement of the
efficiency and effectiveness within the government itself is a complex job and can not be
resolved completely.

Transparency of Public Service

Transparency is a very important concept and is becoming increasingly important in line
with the strong desire to develop good governance practices. Practice good governance
requires transparency in governance as a whole. The Government is required to open and
stakeholders to ensure access to a variety of information about public policy, the budget
allocation for policy implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of policy
implementation.
Transparency is also well aligned with public accountability. How far people can
judge the actions of government, certainly very tergatung on transparency. As illustrated
in Figure 5.1. shows a two-way information and communication between government and
citizens. Citizens can judge the actions of government are accountable or not, depending
on the ability of citizens to easily understand what is done by the government, why is the
government doing it, and how far the government's actions were in accordance with the
existing values.

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Figure 1. Pratisipation of Society in Public Service

Service

Government

Co-producer

Citizenry

Participation
Sources: Suwarno, Yogi (2005:5)

Public Service Strategy

The model proposed service strategy Walker (1997) can be used as a reference for a
strategic model for public services, the model can be described as follows: service
strategy is the central strategy of the organization's efforts also include the purpose,
benefits, market, technology, etc. . This section outlines the central due to an internal
culture of the organization in addition to the desired external image. This needs to be
stated in writing and communicated widely, so that no one can doubt what it was
designed to achieve. Similarly, in this case needs to be balanced with the organizational
structure designed for public comment.
The explanation of the Walker model of service strategy are as follows:

1. Needs and expectations of its customers needs to be defined and considered

accurate manner;
2. Activities of competitors (mainly other public services) should always be what
is known and well studied;
3. Insights about the future, for long-term interests should have the courage to
experiment and the changes for the future.
Electronic Government and Public Service
Clearly the two big countries at the forefront of implementing e-government concept,
namely the U.S. and the UK have described the benefits derived by the application of the
concept of e-governemnt for a country, among others:
1. Improve the quality of government services to its stakeholders (citizens, businesses,
and industries), especially in terms of performance effectiveness and efficiency in
various fields of national life;
2. Increase transparency, control, and accountability of governance in order to implement
the concept of good corporate governance;
3. Reducing the total cost of administrative sifnifikan, relationships, and interactions of
the government and stakeholders for the purposes of daily activities.
4. Provide opportunities for the government to obtain new sources of revenue through its
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5. Create a new society that can be quickly and accurately answer the various problems
faced in line with global changes and trends; and
6. Empower communities and other parties as partners of government in public policymaking process is equitable and democratic.

Education Sector (e-education)

Globalization has sparked a trend shift in education from a conventional face to face
education toward a more open education (M. Mukhopadhyay, 1955). As an example we
look at the French project "Flexible learing". This is reminiscent of Ivan Illich have
forecast the early 70s on "Education Without Schools (Deschooling Society)" extreme
teacher who is no longer needed. Bishop G (1989) predicted that the future of education
will besifat supple (flexible), open and accessible to anyone who needs irrespective of the
type of factors, age, and previous educational experience.

Government Sector (e-government)

E-government refers to the use of information technology by government, such as using
the intranet and the internet that has the ability to connect the needs of the population,
business and other activities. Could be a business transaction process between the public
and government through automation and networking systems, more commonly known as
the world wide web. At the core of government in e-government is the use of information
technology can improve the relationship between government and other parties. Use of
this infermasi technology then generates a new form of relationship like G2G
(Government to Government), G2B (Government to Business) and G2C (Government to
Community).

Finance and Banking (e-banking)

To support the operational success of a financial institution / bank as a bank, it is
definitely needed a reliable information system that can be easily accessed by customers,
which in turn will depend on information technology online. Technology and
telecommunications infrastructure development in Indonesia will greatly assist the
development of this industry in the financial sector, such as expanding the scope of
business by opening branches in the region as well as exchange of information among
insurance companies, brokerage, banking industry, as well as other financial institutions.

Aspects Related to Organizational Change in Public Administration

This study - organizational change, skills, and leadership needed in e-government - must
be viewed in the broader picture of e-government and modernization process and the
debate that took place in recent years.
The promised benefits of e-government is not only the digitization of information
and providing online services exclusively. Government to know the advantages and real
value can be obtained through the use of ICT. At the same time the need for a major
assessment of the advantages and disadvantages, risks, and opportunities remain
important (OECD, 2004).

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E-government is the core of public management modernization and reform,

where technology is used as a strategic tool to modernize structures, processes, regulatory
frameworks, human resources, and culture of public administration (IPTS, 2004).

Skills and Competencies

Dimension that distinguishes learning from more traditional organizations is the mastery
of discipline-specific basis dsiplin. Identified five disciplines that Peter Senge says these
organizations are combining innovative learning. These are: systems thinking, personal
mastery, mental models, developing a shared vision and team learning (www.infed.org /
thinkers / senge.htm)
Implementation of effective e-government requires a change in the skills and
master the skills of the staff. Basic ICT skills (such as the use of computers, the hard
drive, standard programs) is a precondition both the public service in general as well as
the managers. ICT skills are more advanced (such as software development, web design,
database design, use of special programs, etc.) may also be required depending on the
type of work performed.

The Role of Leadership

Politicians and public sector managers need to be committed to investing in the future
with a long term view. They are also political leaders need long-term success, such as
providing a good service, according to criteria of the job. However, considerations of
short-term political aspects lead to fragmentation if not to say backward (Leitner et. Al.,
2003).

Information Technology Strategy Development

At first e-government is a concept introduced the World Bank as a model application of
information systems management and governance of IT-based communication. In
general, the World Bank and UNDP looking at e-government as the use of IT and
communication by government agencies in order to change the relationship with the
community, business, and other branches of government. The new definition describes
media that is used to implement e-government, but has not explicitly mention the
usefulness of the application.
Usefulness of e-government, among others, appears from the definition of
dkemukakan James SL Young that the e-government as the government use of
technology, in particular, web-based internet applications to enhance access and delivery
ofgovernment services to citizens, business partmers, employees, and other government
entities. In short, e-government transactions is elctronically Executed Between
government agencies and citizens. Douglas Holmes then equip it with the characteristics
of public service that is expected to be achieved through the implementation of egovernment, namely to deliver public services in a much more convinient, customeroriented, cost-effective, and altogether different and better way.
According to different definitions, it can be diismpulkan, e-government is the use
of IT and communications to achieve a more efficient governance practices and effective,
more affordable services and expand public access to information so that increased
government akuntabilits.

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As a new interaction mechanism (modern) between the government and the

community and among other interested parties (stakeholders), e-government involves the
use of IT and communications (especially the Internet) to improve the quality (quality) of
service during this run. Therefore, there are a number of principles of e-government
implementation.
The first focus is the improvement of government services to the community.
Therefore, it is necessary to determine the priority of services that have a large volume of
transactions and involve a lot of human resources, requires a two-way interaction between
government and society (not merely a one-way provision of information and
publications), and the possibility of cooperation between government and other circles
such as private institutions and non-commercial institutions.
Second, establish a competitive environment with open space for participation by
all stakeholders in an effort to improve services.
The next principle, to reward innovation and efficiency by eliminating the
achievement of the principle of bureaucratization and increase government revenue.
E-government implementation in local government management is expected to
improve the quality of government services to its stakeholders (citizens, businesses, and
industries), especially in terms of performance effectiveness and efficiency in various
areas of national life.
Among other benefits, increase transparency, control, and accountability of
governance in order to implement the concept of good governance and reduce
significantly the total cost of administration, relations, and the interaction of the
government and stakeholders for the purposes of daily activities.
Implementation of e-government is also providing an opportunity for the
government to obtain new sources of revenue through its interaction with the parties
concerned; create a new society that can be quickly and accurately answer the various
problems faced in line with global changes and trends; empower communities and other
parties as partners of government in public policy-making process is equitable and
democratic.
At the implementation level, the concept of e-government include the scope of egovernment concept covers a broad scope. E-government concerning the relationship of
G2G (Government to Government), G2B (Government to Business), G2C (Government
to Community), and G2C (Government to Employees). On G2G relationships,
communication takes place between countries in order of importance of diplomacy.
Objective is to facilitate cooperation among countries and cooperation among state
entities (citizens, industries, companies, etc.). Example: the relationship between the
administration of local government offices with embassies of other countries to help
provide accurate data and information required of foreign nationals residing in Indonesia;
applications that connect government offices with a foreign bank; the development of
intelligence data base system to detect the mobility of actors criminal / terrorist
information systems in the field of intellectual property rights for checking and
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In the G2B relations, relais is built with the aim to facilitate the practitioner in
carrying out company business. Such relationships can also simplify and expand access to
business information that is necessary for the purposes of the business, for example, a
variety of public policy, licensing procedures, and others. Examples of its application,
corporate taxpayers can use the web application to calculate the amount of tax due;
auction online, procurement and purchase of goods via the internet (e-procurement), and
others. Online tax payment is being applied by the government (DGT) is a good step to
achieving good governance.
On the relation of G2C, government mmebangun and implement a range of IT to
improve the interaction with the community. This type of relationship oriented to simplify
and expand public access to public services. Example: service ID card / passport via the
internet; the Department of Religious pilgrims opened registration online through the
internet, download the application form candidates for civil servants.
G2E relations aimed at improving the performance and welfare of civil servants
in the agency concerned. Example: PNS career development system for the material
interests of the data transfer, promotion of civil servants; integrated applications to
manage a variety of welfare benefits that are integrated with the civil rights of health and
educational institutions.
The fourth type of relation is essentially demonstrate the breadth of the scope of
e-government implementation, so that e-government should not only manifested in the
form of official government sites, but also the content of those sites and applications
oriented to the efficiency and effectiveness of public services.

Prerequisites Effectiveness
Development of IT and communications in the areas of government will lead to a
paradigm shift in organization and management of government which in turn will give
birth to reform the public sector. In terms of organization and management of
government, there was a paradigm shift from bureaucracy (bureaucratic paradigm) into egovernment paradigm. E-government paradigm oriented to the satisfaction of the users of
services and flexibility in control; form of horizontal hierarchy based organizations,
networks (networking), sharing information so that more flexible management style of
leadership as a facilitator, coordinator, innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.
Through changes in organization and management of government, public sector
reform became more decentralized and customer-oriented (service user / community).
The government no longer womanly single actor in governance, including in the
implementation of public affairs services that need to collaborate with the private sector
(businesses) and community groups. The governance model changes will have
implications on the management changes of government, in terms of changes in
government procedures for carrying out its functions become more flexible and
responsive in line with changes in society.
O course, e-government does not automatically change the practices of
governance as envisaged in the earlier description. Therefore, there needs to be social
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of our government, both at central and local level. The initial step is to cultivate the habit
(habit) to use IT, not just changing the technology of the electronic manual is patterned.
One of the prerequisites of success supporting e-government is the establishment
of an information society that truly understands the position and usefulness of
information in everyday life. But to arrive at the formation of information society, there
are a number of obstacles encountered regarding the information gap that is triggered by
the digital divide, partly due to the imbalance of prices and purchasing power,
geographical ketersebaran cause information access gaps, as well as lifestyle education
and communication patterns information needs vary so greatly determined by the
education and curiosity there and lifestyles.
Root of the problem is what appears to need immediate attention from the
government in particular that will facilitate the development of e-government. Gap
information (information divide) can only be overcome through the development and
introduction of IT infrastructure as early as possible for the whole society. Therefore, the
need of learning in which IT and the computer must be learned early in basic education
for a period of 10-20 years. The computer must be aligned with the language of the
infrastructure of progress and change. In addition, the IT infrastructure to be built
simultaneously in order not to run out of capital in the middle of the road.
Learning from the experience of Malaysia and India, both have the vision,
mission, policies, and programs are focused in anticipation of the development of IT and
e-government in particular. Capital constraints were also experienced by these countries,
but can be overcome by involving the private sector as an investor by providing a number
of incentives.
Thus, a prerequisite of success e-government readiness is not just a technology
infrastructure, but also must be accompanied by cultural change in order to develop new
habits take advantage of advances in IT. This cultural change will need to be framed
policy commitments (cyberlaws) concerning freedom of information, competitive
financial incentives, a competitive telecommunications tariffs, anti-cybercrime, data
protection, standardization, financing, and human resources and telecommunications
policy that opens up to the rural telecommunications access.

Stages of Development of e-government

Figure 2. Stages of Development of e-government version of the World Bank
Phase 1
PUBLISH

Phase 2
INTERACT

Phase 3
TRANSACT

Publication of
government
information online

Two-way
communication (email) to solicit

Public service
transactions online

Sources: World Bank, 2006

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Meanwhile, in Indonesia the development of e-government refers to the

Presidential Instruction No.. 3 Year 2003 on Guidelines for Developing the Master Plan
Development of e-government agency consists of four stages, including: (1) The
preparation, (2) level of maturation, (3) The establishment, (4) The stabilization. To
clarify the characteristics of each stage of development of public services through egovernment, described the character following each stage of development.

Conclusion
In an organization, the supervision system plays an important role to ensure that
everything runs according to the mandate, vision, mission, goals and targets of the
organization. Monitoring system has two main objectives of accountability and learning.
In terms of accountability, monitoring systems will ensure that development
funds are used in accordance with the ethical and legal rules in order to satisfy the justice.
Of the learning process, monitoring system will provide information about the impact of
the program or intervention is carried out, so that decision makers can evaluate to create a
more effective program.
Models of supervision of local government is oriented toward accountability.
While monitoring for the purpose of the learning process is still very weak, whereas the
purpose of supervision is an important learning process for organizations seeking to grow
by learning from experience (learning-based Organisation). In terms of process, control
only focus on the supervision and input and output indicators are very weak in monitoring
the benefits and impact indicators. Whereas in the budget system unit, local government
is required to also carry out supervision of the benefits and impact indicators. Ministry of
Domestic & Body autonomy is the most powerful party in carrying out the supervision of
the county, especially for the supervision and implementation of laws governing the
district. Parliament has the authority to perform all types of supervision, the position of
Parliament aligned with the Regents (District). Regional supervisory boards (audit unit)
District is an important institution in the field of internal controls, both financial control
and oversight of program implementation.
Monitoring and evaluation actually has a strategic significance for the local
government, for monitoring and evaluation system that will either raise the image of the
organization of ICT, making it easy to work with any party. Monitoring and evaluation
system that will either keep the program running in accordance with the objectives.

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Collecting Zakat of Civil Servants Salaries in Padang

Municipal (Reviewed from John Rawls Theory of Justice)

Siska Sasmita
Public Administration Department - Faculty of Social Science, State University
of Padang
(email: [email protected])

Abstract: The implementation of Local regulation which manage civil servants zakat in Padang
Municipal get critics by some of civil servants. in civil servants opinion a chance to distribute
zakat fund depend on them, so the local government cannot extort civil servant to pay zakat
through Zakat Bureau (Badan Amil Zakat).
By using perspectives from John Rawls theory of justice, I assume the regulation making
process does not base on rational choice model because local government does not accomodate
everystakeholders interests. In additional, the obligation which is included in these regulation
present as a result of political process. In brief, the local government adopt the religion judgement
as a political strategy rather than as a social justice programme.

Keywords: zakat, justice, Rawls, rational, obligation

Introduction
Zakat is one of the moslem obligation has been arranged in Al Quran. Moslems who have
ability must pay zakat and put it for the people whose eligible to receive the zakat.
Obligation of paying zakat is also included in Rukun Islam (five elements of Islamic
Pillars).
The obligation of paying zakat for civil servants fixed by Local Regulation
(Peraturan Daerah Nomor 2 Tahun 2010). Before the local regulation legitimated, its just
fixed by mayor regulation and the mayor has claimed it applied well.
Civil servant who are in third and fourth grade must collect their zakat through
Zakat Bureau (Badan Amil Zakat). The bureau has collected zakat massly. When civil
servant got their salaries, it was cutting off 2.5 percent for zakat.
Distribution of zakat fund is also done by Zakat Bureau that is allocates for some
program namely Padang Cerdas (Smart Padang), Padang Sehat (Healthy Padang), Padang
Makmur (Flourish Padang), and Padang Sejahtera (Walfare Padang). Padang Cerdas
(Smart Padang) is an aid fund for education. Padang Healthy (Padang Sehat) is an aid for
medical and patient transportation. Padang Flourish (Padang Makmur) is an aid for poor
house restoration. Walfare Padang (Padang Sejahtera) is an aid for home industries.

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The most part of civil servant disagree with the obligation of paying zakat that is
including in the regulation, but on the other side some civil servant did not deny the
obligation. The most part raise some objections of it, such as it is an individual right to
choose a person or place which are suitable for accept the zakat. Although there were
disagree and agree, the mayor still continues his way. He said that it is one of injustice
alternative to reduce the poverty.
This paper decsribes about collecting and distributing zakat of civil servants in
Padang Municipal based on John Rawlss theory of justice. The analysis of collecting
zakat by Padang Municipal will be viewed in two perspectives: justice as the outcome of
rational choice and obligation as natural duty of justice. Does the government break
justice right of people? Is it alright for the governmnent to extort a programme in the
name of fairness?

Methodology
This paper is a literature review about policy implementation of managing zakat fund in a
relation to John Rawls theory of justice. Authors reviewedsome books and journals
which are relating to the theme and making a presentation to criticize this regulation.

Discussion
A.

Justice as the Outcome of Rational Choice

When the regulation denied by a part of civil servant, it was a challenging for
mayor and his government bodies to rethink over. It is necessary to make a regulation that
more acceptable and suitable for everyone.
Rawls said justice denies that the loss of freedom for some is made right by a
greater good shared by others. It does not allow that the sacrifices imposed on a few are
outweighed by the larger sum of advantages enjoyed by many (1999: 3). Indeed, the
obligation of paying zakat has been indicated some financial loses for a part of civil
servant cause it potentiaally reduce some of their freehold.
The main issue is not about how taking back the money which is allocated for
zakat. However the most important thing is an individual right to stipulate person who
will collect and accept zakat fund. They need freedom to use their right to choose
whatever they must do or not do. In my opinion I do not think that constitution
(Municipal Regulation) make people voluntarily bound. In this case civil servant
collected zakat via Zakat Bureau because there is no way to exit from this regulacy.
However parliment member said the regulation does not eliminate nongovernmental zakat Bureau such as: PKPU, Dompet Dhuafa, etc. The regulation still give
no choice for civil servants to conduct their zakat fund. Based on Hirschmans theory,
individuals who is dissatisfied with the performance of an organization, they belong to or
do business with may try to improve their lot either by exiting from the organization and
thus forgoing the goods or services it provides, or by remaining with the organization but
attempting to improve its performance by voicing their discontent. Voice means the
capacity of an organizations members to participate in setting of policy (Gelbach,
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of justice is the result of a fair agreement or bargain (1999: 11). Therefore, people (civil
servants) can take a part in decision making process.
Government and all parties who is taking a part in arranging a regulation must
consider fairness in making a decision. It is necessary for them to elaborate all
environmental conditions which is relevant to realize the fair decision. Rawls called this
situation as the importance of rationality for making decision.
First, in his book Rawls says the importance of rational but he does not mention
what the meaning of rational is. It is still an abstract notion (Kukhatas and Pettit, 1990: 5).
According to Simon (1997) human being do not behave optimally for their fitness,
because they are wholly incapable of acquiring the knowledge and making the
calculations that would support optimization. It calls as bounded rationality. The term
'bounded rationality' is used to designate rational choice that takes into account the
cognitive limitations of the decision maker limitations of both knowledge and
computational capacity. Bounded rationality is a central theme in the behavioral approach
to economics, which is deeply concerned with the ways in which the actual decisionmaking process influences the decisions that are reached.
In real-world situation, it is seldom realistic to talk about examining all
alternatives or paying attention to all the potentially relevant information. It means
decision maker Padang Municipal and parliament are not informing-well about the
subject and object of the regulation they made. Empirical evidence is still very scanty
about the circumstances under which the government institutions will pay attention to
particular variables in making their decision whereas entrepreneur decide to invest in
research and development activities to cover their limitation in collecting and process
information up.
Second, avoiding the limitation of decision maker, Savage (Simon, 1997) propose
the theory of subjective utility underlying neo-classical economics postulates that choice
are made: (1) among a given, fixed set of alternatives; (2) with (subjectively) known
probability distributions of outcomes for each; and (3) in such a way as to maximize the
expected value of a given utility function. Karni (2005) said that Savages theory design
choice base subjective probabilities. He intended these probabilities to express the
decision makers beliefs. It was not suitable to Rawls : one feature of justice as fairness
is to think of the parties in the initial situation as rational and mutually disinterested they
are conceived as not taking an interest in one anothers interests (1999:12).
In my opinion choice base subjective probabilities happened at the process of
Zakat regulation arranged. When the decision maker was not having sufficient
information, they interpret how to collect and distibute zakat by their own perspectives. It
does not matter if the regulation set as an appeal for overall Padang people, in contrary it
became unfair for the civil servant because it is set as an obligation.
Lastly, there is also no assurance that the parties which is taking a part in decision
making will make out the best option. Even if there is a best alternative, it seems difficult
to describe the parties intellectual powers so that this optimum, or even the more
plausible conceptions, are sure to occur to them. Some solutions to the choice problem
may be clear enough on careful reflection; it is another matter to describe the parties so

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that their deliberations generate these alternatives (Rawls, 1999: 106). In my assumption
it is similar to what Savage calls as Sure-Thing Principle (Aumann, et al, 2005:2).
Sure-Thing Principle does not mention what condition will happen. In my
opinion it just follow the political plot but it is all too seldom that a decision can arrive at
on the basis of this principle (2005:2). Conditional decisions are analogous to conditional
probabilities: one must condition not on an event occurring, or even on knowing that the
event occurs, but on all ones information, no more and no less. The sure-thing principle
is then based on the following, more fundamental principle: Suppose we have a process
whereby a decision maker gathers information. Suppose that under all circumstances, the
information that the decision-maker will obtain will lead him to take a certain decision
D. Then he may decide on D without obtaining the information.
While Rational Choice Theory may be understood as a theory of choice, which
does not necessarily reflect actual deliberative processes, rule-following behavior is
definitely based on a certain form of deliberation (Lahno, 2007). Is it rational enough if
the decision making does not involve civil servant in this process? According to Lahno, it
was rational when a decision making people act under certain conditions, regardless of
how they actually form their decisions (Lahno, 2007:2).
To sum up, I disagree with Lahno in this case. I do not think it was a rational
choice if the decision was not necessarily reflect actual deliberative process. It was nonrational when the mayor, parliament, and all government bodies did not inform well about
the subject and object of the regulation. There is no satisfactory account for a part of
regulation subject. They also did not elaborate what are stakeholders need, eventhough
deliberative process pointed it. Afterall the decision which is taking into regulation
become unfair for a part of civil servants and non-governmental zakat bureau feel that
unjust either.
B.

Obligation as a Natural Duty of Justice

From the standpoint of the theory of justice, the most important natural duty is
that to support and to further just institutions. This duty has two parts: (1) we are to
comply with and to do our share in just institutions when they exist and apply to us; and
(2) we are to assist in the establishment of just arrangements when they do not exist, at
least when this can be done with little cost to ourselves. It follows that if the basic
structure of society is just, or as just as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances,
everyone has a natural duty to do what is required of him (Rawls, 1999:296).
First of all, if we start from Rawls statement it can not be denied everyone as a
social beings has own duties as the impact of their position on social institution. But it
cannot be accepted if the duty become unequal with other person who has similar position
with us. Why did the civil servants in other municipal/regency or national level not
involve in the obligation of paying zakat? Why they can find his/her own place/person
who will accept the zakat fund.
As Rosss concept prima facie duty, the important thing is other things equal and
all thing consider. I do not think it was a justice when the civil servants did not have
bargaining position to defend their choice. According to Rawls, principle of justice is the
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ignorance. This principles ensures that no one is advantaged or disadvantaged in the

choice of principles by the outcome of natural chance or the contingency of social
circumstances (1999:11). The vice-mayor who take responsibilities to zakat programme
said: zakat is one of local development resources
(www.padang.go.id/v2/content/view/1884/). Is the government want to bestow their duty
to the people? Obligation either paying taxes or zakat for funding the local development
becomes people duty. In my opinion this is unfair for civil servants. Actually local
government must find another resources except taxes or zakat expenditures, to administer
all government programmes. It means local government must be a creative one.
Considering judgement from Islamic religion is fixed, some politicians or
political parties usually use that judgement as a part of political programmes or political
campaign. I argue about it because Republic of Indonesia is not an Islamic country. So it
is absolutelly wrong to get benefits from religion symbols or by emits a religion
statement. In my opinion the government must strictly state their position. Indeed the
government should not look out their interest in the name of certain religion.
Next, as a part of social and potical institution, civil servants ought to contribute
in some programmes. They are the principles that free and rational persons concerned to
further their own interests would accept in an initial position of equality as defining the
fundamental terms of their association. It can be denied that people always put their
interest in the association, but it must note they do not fob anyone else to accept their
desires. The process in an association maybe accomodate his/her interest to become a fair
decision that acceptable for everyone.
According to Rawls, it may seem that the duty of civility places many citizens in
a paradoxical situationthose citizens whose acceptance of a political conception of
justice is motivated by a more comprehensive moral or religious worldview, which they
are now asked to set aside in their political discourse. Rawls is not hoping that citizens
will, so to speak, forget their religion in certain contexts. His hope is, rather, that they will
interpret their religious duties so that these permitor even requirerespect for citizens
with deeply different views. Someone about to speak or act in a relevantly public context
might then perhaps reason.
We can assume if someone can not extort their views to another one nor do
governemnt. In Rawls opinion, forcing the correct decision on them without being able to
show them why it is correctthis would not be a service to God but would, on the
contrary, negate their God-given freedom. Urging them to accept this truth without being
able to show them its grounds would deny them the respect they are due as equally
endowed with reason by our Creator (Pogge, 2007:144). But i still do not agree if
government use the religion symbol into political process.
In public political discourse, Rawls should therefore appeal to the values and
facts all citizens can acknowledge together and should support whatever political
decisions seem most reasonable on this basis. I think I am agree to Rawls statement
while both sorts of freedom are deeply rooted in human aspirations, freedom of thought
and liberty of conscience, freedom of the person and the civil liberties, ought not to be
sacrificed to political liberty, to the freedom to participate equally in political affairs
(199:177).

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Finally, in my opinion conviction judgement cannot be adopted directly in a just

society. There are a lot of values that can be against each others among people in a social
or political institutions. In addition, sometimes the government can not accomodate
paradoxes which appears because of the contention. Parties or politicians interest might
switch this condition into their advantages. It can be denied this situation usually happens
in local or national government in Indonesia.

Conclusion
The regulation which is made in the name of justice seldom did not express the justice
itself. The process of making decision is in a form of bounded rationality because the
decision maker did not inform-well about the subject and object of this regulation. So
there is no best alternatives to choose, because decision maker was not taking into all the
stakeholders interest. They only have a certain choice to put.
Actually, the obligation which is included in these regulation present as a result
of political process. In my opinion I do not think the local government adopt the religion
judgement for social fairness. It would be a political strategy rather than justice for
people, because from the beginning to the end of regulation making process the civil
servants were not involved.

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The Implementation of Academic Qualification of Primary

School Teachers

Sofjan Aripin
E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: Academic qualification for teachers program is a noble policy that can raise the dignity
of teachers as a profession, with teachers quality improvement as the main goal, which will affect
in learning quality. Primary school, as the beginning of education for every student, has strategic
role. Primary school teachers role will determine the quality of the students. Improving the role
of primary school teachers through qualification improvement is one of the programs launched by
the government. The issue of low academic qualification of primary school teachers is not only
influenced by funds and the number of primary school teachers (50% of civil servants in
Indonesia), but also other factors such as the level of welfare, social, culture, geographic and the
exclusion of teachers, as an educator, in political decision-making.
The implementation of academic qualification for teachers program is the governments
duty as the main implementer through the Ministry of Education and Culture, supported by related
ministries and local government as operational implementer. Further question is as to how the
implementer can implement the policy in reality in regencies or cities as subjects and objects to
improve the teachers academic qualification.
The target of this program is primary school teachers who have bachelor qualifications of
Primary School Teacher Education with the complexity of issues they have. A real example of this
implementation is the qualification program carried out by the government of Belitung regency. It
is expected the this implementation represents the program in Indonesia.

Keywords: Implementation of qualification, primary school teachers

A. Introduction
1.

Background
The success of development in Indonesia lies in the competence of educators who
can produce quality resources with appropriate management, as told by Tjokroamidjojo
(1986:80), that: ...attention to the problem of education is a fundamental matter of
development and should be associated with the management, enhancement and
development of human resources for development. This suggests that education is the
key to the success of the nation and in line with one of the indicators of the Index of
Human Development (IHD) progress of a nation.
Pragmatically, the main problem of education is the disparity of educational
quality that associated with:
1) The inadequacy of the availability of teachers, both in quality, quantity and welfare,

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2) The inavailability of learning infrastructure (eventhough it is available, it is not used

optimally),
3) The inadequacy of education funding to support the quality of learning,
4) The inefficiency and ineffectiveness of the process of learning and ineven distribution
of schools, indicated by ineven distribution of the participation of education in the
community, such as the gap between the rich and the poor, the city and the village and
men and women (general directorate of national secondary Education Management,
Ministry of National Education, 2007:1).
Indonesia as a big country with a broad territory (80% of which is sea) and a
population of 238 million peoples per 2012 (Indonesian Central Agency on Statistics,
2012) is a country of the 4th largest in the world. With a population of that size, education
policy should be a priority in national development as the nations most potential asset, as
expressed by Tjokroamidjojo (1986: 79-80), that ...directed and integrated policy is
needed in handling this educational problem.
This suggests that todays education policy has shown to be sophisticated in the
process of learning. On the other hand, the management of education has shifted into
individual investment and not prioritized education as a major investment of sustainable
development of national development, especially regarding the importance of sustainable
education for the community in general and improving the competence of educators as a
determinant of the quality of their students.
The importance of teachers in determining students success and improved
quality in creating qualified resources has been reflected in the Act no. 14 of 2005 on
Teachers and Lecturers. It asserts that teachers are required to have appropriate academic
qualifications, competence and certifications, as expressed in Chapter I Article 1,
Paragraph 9, that: Academic qualification is a diploma level of academic education to be
possessed by teachers or lecturers in accordance with the type, level, and formal
education units at the place of assignment. This suggests that educators must have a
minimum qualification standard of education that is implemented through their
competence to carry out their responsibilities of functions and tasks of learning.
Academic qualification of Bachelor or Diploma-IV according to the field must be
held by the teacher as a formal proof and one of the requirements for certification of
educators, which will show that they are professionally competent in their respective
fields. In reality, there are still many teachers do not have the required academic
qualification yet. The indication is that from 2.92 million teachers, only 51% of them
have Bachelor qualification (Kompas, Wednesday, March 7th 2012, p. 1).
Many phenomena encountered in the improvement of academic qualifications, it
comes to budget allocations which almost all the regions do not reach the budget quota,
as mandated by the Constitution, article 31, paragraph 4, that at least 20% of the budget is
allocated for education.
2.

Problem
The problem is How is the implementation of the policy of academic
qualifications for teachers in improving the competence of teachers to improve the quality
of the nations resources?

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To answer the problem, this paper will present how the policy implementation of
primary school teachers qualification in Belitung district of Bangka Belitung Islands
province improves their qualifications to the level of Bachelor of Elementary School
Teacher Education (PGSD). It is expected to provide a representation of the increase of
qualification as a whole.

B. PGSD Program in Belitung

The policy of academic qualification improvement program, as implemented by the local
government of Belitung district of Bangka Belitung Islands province through the
Department of Education, is a launching of program to increase the academic
qualification of primary school teachers in fiscal year 2007 through PGSD undergraduate
program. By 2012, all the primary school teachers in Belitung district have qualifications
of Bachelor of PGSD (although the Ministry of National Education has a target in 2014).
Of all teachers, a total of 1.233 primary school teachers spread in five Technical
Implementation Unit Department of Education (UPTDP) in each sub-district (see Table
1) must have Bachelor qualifications according to their competence.
Table 1.Number of Teachers Civil Servants (PNS) and Non-PNS in 2007
No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

UPTDP

Teachers
PNS
Non-PNS
UPTDP Tanjungpandan
465
99
UPTDP Sijuk
160
61
UPTDP Badau
121
32
UPTDP Membalong
184
47
UPTDP Selat Nasik
44
20
Total
974
259
Source : Department of Education, Belitung District 2007

Total
564
221
153
231
64
1233

Meanwhile, unqualified primary teachers are 1174 (95%) and PGSDs bachelorqualified teachers are only 59 (see Table 2).
Table 2. Recapitulation of Primary School Teachers based on Education
Qualification in 2007
UPTDP
Tanjung Sijuk Badau Membalong Selat Total Annotation
Level
pandan
Nasik
Primary
1
1
2
School
Junior
1
3
7
4
15
High
School
Senior
High
School

Diploma-I

129*

95

76

100

43

443 *Regina
Pacis 4
teachers
*SLB
(Special
School) 1
teacher
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UPTDP
Level
DiplomaII

Tanjung
pandan
378*

Sijuk

Badau

Membalong

113

65

112

DiplomaIII

7*

Bachelor

28*

10

10

Unknown
13*
recent
education
Total
564
221
153
231
Source : Department of Education, Belitung District 2007

Selat Total Annotation

Nasik
13
681 *Regina
Pacis 6
teachers
*MIN
(State
Islamic
Primary
School) 12
teachers
*SLB 9
teachers
8 *MIN 1
teacher
*SLB 1
teacher
2
59 *Regina
Pacis 1
teacher
*SLB 3
teachers
1
14 *Regina
Pacis 1
teacher
64 1233

Based on Table. 2, still quite a lot that needs to be comprehensively planned and
implemented in the implementation of academic qualification improvement program.
Primary school teachers are the forefront in implementing compulsory basic
education with more students than junior high and senior high school teachers. On the
other side, primary school teachers have a quite complex problem and are marginalized
than teachers of other levels of education. The work area of Belitung districts
Department of Education is an archipelago which geographically has distinct
characterizations, such as obstacles, challenges, strengths, and opportunities in
implementing the policy of academic qualification improvement program.
Several indications in the implementation of qualification for primary school
teachers, as presented by Aripin (2009:5), are caused by:
1.

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The delays in program planning due to the lack of explanation of the objectives as
well as the delays in acquiring required data needed by the administrators, such as
primary school unit, and Chief of Sub-department of Kindergarten/Primary School in
districts and provinces Department of Education. It is also affected by the
geographic of Department of Education in the province and Belitung district
Department of Education, which is separated by sea and limited and expensive
transportation and communication infrastructure.
The quality of human resources in Department of Education in the province and the
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professionalism, for example, who is the leader of this program? this is reflected
form the inconsistency such as the changes of staff delegation who presents in the
meetings, thus unable to follow the development from the beginning. The other
factor is the impact of the division of Bangka Belitung Islands province, which needs
professional bureaucracy personnels in managing education bureaucracy.
3. The transfer of Chief of Sub-department of Kindergarten/Primary School in Belitung
district to East Belitung district as the division area (Act No. 5 UU of 2003 on the
Establishment of East Belitung District).
4. The quality and quantity of the staff of Chief of Sub-department of Kindergarten/
Primary School is not optimal in serving primary school teachers spread in 5
UPTDP, and the obstacles of communication and coordination caused by
geographical factor, especially for the teachers in the islands, which are in the
UPTDP of Selat Nasik and Membalong sub-districts.
5. The unclarity of the handling of the implementation of academic qualification
improvement program for primary school teachers in improving their competency to
the Bachelor level of PGSD by the Chief of Sub-department of
Kindergarten/Primary School. This is marked by the number of teachers asking
about the program, as to when and how.
6. The unclarity of the priority of the teachers to follow the program, whether it is
based on age, years of service, voluntary, or the status of the teacher (civil servants
or not).
7. The unclarity of the handling of the teachers whose grade and rank above IV/a
(8.4%), and whose age above 50 (13,8%) in the program.
8. The lack of competence of the teachers with PGSD Bachelor qualifications (5%) and
educator certifications (0.16%).
9. Empirically, the score of teacher competency is still under average, with an average
of 380 from the national maximum score of 1,063 for every criteria of the
competency.
10. The implication of the welfare of the teachers due to the unliquified fund for the
teachers who has passed the certification test.
The mentioned indications were caused by the implementation of the policy of
academic qualification carried out by the Department of Education Belitung sub-district
in the aspects of:
1. The ability of the implementor from the Department of Education in communicating
the policy of academic qualification in accordance with their field, which is still
unclear and less meticulous in the planning.
2. The inadequate quality and quantity of human resources in the Department of
Education, which indicates on the inconsistency of the objective and the unclarity of
the achievement of the policy of academic qualification program.
3. The implementor is not anticipating the conditions of geographic, cost, and the ability
of field staff in the province, districts, and sub-districts.
4. The unclarity of the management of bureaucracy in the Department of Education ,
which causes confusion for the field staff and the teachers as participants (Aripin, S.,
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These issues become materials to solve the problem of improving academic

qualification for primary school teachers. The academic qualification program affects the
competence of primary school teachers in Belitung district, as mandated in the Act No. 20
of 2003, Act No. 14 of 2005, Governmental Regulations No. 19 of 2005 and
Governmental Regulations No. 74 of 2008, which stated, in essence, that every teacher
must have Bachelor qualification in accordance with their competence.

C. Several factors which influence the academic qualification to the

level of Bachelor PGSD
1.

Factor of Communication
Department of Education as implementor the policies in education has an
authority to implement academic bachelor qualification program for primary school
teachers through the PGSD undergraduate program. The implementation of
communication factor is already well underway, regardless the size of the scope of
organization. The most important thing is how the program is, continuously and
consistently, carried out by the Department of Education, in accordance with the target of
the program every fiscal year as well as the achievement of the program until 2012 and
right on target. This is to maintain the sustainability and continuity of the program
concerning the life of the organization, deliviered by one party to another party (Siagian,
2008:307).
2.

Factor of the Resources of the Implementor

The quality and quantity of the resources of the implementor of the teachers
academic qualification program is adequate, where the role of the resources (the officers
of the Department of Education Chief of Sub-department of Kindergarten/Primary
School holds an important role in the success of the program (Hasibuan 1997:54). This
indicates that the management of the program in servicing the participants of the program
is adequate.
Challenges and problems in the implementation of academic qualification
program is that the implementor tries to anticipate the future development with
consideration to the national identity in building the nation, as nationally confirmed by
Saefullah (2007:121-122), that: improving the quality of Indonesian human resources
needs to understand the context of Indonesia because the improvement is intended for
development purposes in Indonesia.
3.

Factor of Disposition
The factor of disposition towards the teachers qualification improvement shows
that the role of Department of Education is adequately supportive. Even intensive finance
support has been given by the government of Belitung district to all the civil servant
teachers based on their class and rank, by the name of workload benefit incentive, which
is allocated from the fund local government budget (APBD) every month. In addition,
there are special incentives for the islands of Seliu (Membalong UPTDP) and Mendanau
(Selat Nasik UPTDP). The special incentives are meant to stimulate performance
motivation, to improve their competence as educators, to provide added value to their
competence through education at an accredited LPTK, to provide appreciation to excelled
teachers with material and nonmaterial incentives (such as monthly workload incentive),

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to prioritize qualified and certified teachers to participate in trainings and upgrading, and
to promote activities in districts, provinces, national and even international.
It is indeed quite difficult in practice because improving academic qualification,
which is an in job service training, requires teachers to enroll the PGSD undergraduate
program, provided that it should not interfere their working hours, as required by the
Ministerial Regulation of National Education No.8 of 2009 on the Professional Education
Program for Pre-position Teacher. The composition and condition of primary school
teachers in general are: a).bove 30 in average age; b). female in majority; c). live in
islands; d). lack of accredited LPTK to take and organize certification tests.
4.

Factor of Bureaucratic Structure

The accuracy of the Department of Education as implementor in giving service
will be indicated by their service to the primary school teachers who participate in the
program, which is supported by a flexible and conditional bureaucratic structure to
remove fragmented work execution which hinders coordination of the implementation of
academic qualification and certification for the educators. This is consistent with the idea
of Edwards III (1980:143), hindering coordination is perhaps the worst consequence of
bureaucratic fragmentation. The significance of the impact of bureaucratic structure in
the implementation of the policy of academic qualification of the competency of
promaary school teachers in Belitung district is consistent with the idea presented by
Edwards III (1980 : 141), the structure of the organization that implement policy have a
significant influence on implementation, where the bureaucratic structure in the
implementation of this program is not inseperable from the dimensions of SOP and
fragmentation, as stated further, two prominent characteristics of bureaucracies are
standard operating procedures (SOPs) and fragmentation.(Edwards III, 1980:125).
The existence of the SOP in the program implementation makes the service for
the teachers routine and in accordance with the procedure. Edwards III further stated that:
SOPs save implementators valuable time, allowing them to take shortcuts
in dealing with most daily decesion. They also provide uniformity in the
action of officails in complex and widely dispersed organizations, which in
turn can result in greater flexsibility (person can be transferred easily from
one location to another) and greater aquity in the application of rules.
(Edwards III, 1980 : 141).
The academic qualification program for teachers is a routine activity which
requires standard procedures concerning participants recruitment, implementation of the
education of qualification (started from the registration process), tutorial sessions which
do not interfere their work hours, routine and continued guidance for Class Action
Research (PTK) and Professional Skills Practice (PKP), end-of-semester and PKP exams
and graduation. Those for factors (communication, resources, disposition and
bureaucratic structure) are affecting the success and failure of the program implemented
by the Department of Education of Belitung District, which is expected to be achieved
holistically.

Conclusion
Primary school teachers as educators have a very important and detemining role in the
progress of a nation, such as the Indonesian people who have complex homogenity.

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Policy is a guideline for action to the administrators in running the primary teacher
qualification program to the level of PGSD Bachelor to improve their competence as a
teacher and not just a pursuit of legal formality and welfare in a narrow sense.
The primary school teachers qualification policy implementation requires a
variety of tools to support its smoothness by taking into accounts the factors that
influence the achievement of qualifications for the teachers to the level of PGSD
Bachelor on target and on time, through a clear communication of program objectives,
and supported by adequate human resources, proper and accurate disposition and
bureaucratic smoothness.

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Kompas, Wednesday, March 7th 2012.

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The Implementation of the Policy Of Apparatus Performance

Improvement In Public Services (A Study at the Regional
Water Enterprice/PDAM of Kediri Regency)

Sri Anggoroningsih
Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia

The Implementation Of The Policy On Apparatus Performance Improvement In Public

Services (A Study at the regional Water Enterprise (PDAM) of Kediri Regency).
Supervisor : Drs. Andy Fefta Wijaya MDA, PhD,Drs, Co-Supervisor : Drs. Suwondo,
MS.
The mission of the Regional Water Enterprise of Kediri Regency (the Company)
as one of the providers of quality and hygienic drinking water is different from the one of
other companies in general. Being a service company, the orientation of the company is
not only on profit, but also on the ability to provide continuously improved services.
Customer satisfaction is the top priority in which the companys performance shall be
incomfirmity with customer expectations and interest. To meet the customer satisfaction,
the company shall be Able to focus their concern on the matters needed important by the
customers, it results in customer satisfaction and, in turn, higher profit for the company,
Ultimately, the company will become a service company with high performance and
contribution that is admitted the public.
The research problems are, first, how is the implementation of the policy on
apparatus performance in public services organized the company? And, second, how are
the public service provided by the company drinking water customer? Meanwhile, the
first purpose of this research is to describe the implementation of the policy on apparatus
performance improvement in public service organized by the company towards drinking
water customers, And the third one is to find out the level of public service provided by
the company. It is expected that, that his Research can be beneficial as, first, theoretically,
reference in developing theories of providing quality public service. Second, it can be
used as an analysis of the implementation of the policy on apparatus performance
improvement in public service organized by the Company towards drinking water
customers. And third, practically, it contributes ideas, inputs, and information to the
Government of Kediri Regency in particular, and other Regional Governments in
Indonesia in general regarding how to enhance the quality of public services.
This Research focuses on first, the improvement/development of individual
performance. The second focus is the enhancement of process performance. And the third
one is on services provided to drinking water customers. Next, the location and sites of
the Research are BNA Pare, IKK Puncu, and IKK Ngancar. Quantitative data collection
methods employed is this Research are interviews, observation, and documentations that

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are conducted in Kediri Regency using the Qualitative Data Analysis of Mathew B Miles
and A. Michael Huberman, namely data collection, data reduction, data display and
conclusion drawing.
Results of the Research indicate that, first, apparatus performance
improvement/development in the Company is still far from the expectations, Second,
major constraints also originate from the internal company, namely the unaccommodating
procedure, and limited equipment and infrastructure. And third, purchasing power and
culture of the community is still low, in addition to the existence bad customers and
disadvantageous geographical situation of the Kediri regency.
Conclusions of this Research are first, the Regional Water Enterprise of Kediri
Regency consists of BNA Pare, and IKK Grogol, IKK Semen, IKK Papar, IKK
Purwoasri, IKK Ngadiluwih, IKK Gurah, IKK Wates, IKK Puncu, IKK Ngancar, and
IKK Gampengrejo. Second, the existing methods of individual performance development
in the Company are job rotation, education, temporary, reassignment, seminar and
workshop. The organization is headed by a Director supervising three Department Heads
assisted by staff working at branches. Third, the Companys work program in enhancing
the quality of services provided are by upgrading the top management capability and
implementing technical efforts, Forth, the available equipment and infrastructure is out of
date resulting in water leakage so that the service are disturbed. Fifth, the existing
constraints are poor open ,management culture, lack of high work ethos, malfunctioning
supervisory boards, and customers low awareness to pay the bills.
Recommendations of this Research are first, the individual performance
development through education, temporary reassignment, seminar and workshop, both at
the management and staff levels needs increasing in accordance with the requirements.
Second, organizational reform is needed necessary in order that the Company functions as
a business entity which is profit oriented, more effective and appliying full cost recovery.
As to government subsidy, however, will always be required. Third, supervisory board
and direct control from the community should be more activated. Supervisory boards in
branches should also be activated. Fourth, Equipments and infrastructure should be
update. Fifth, work ethos should be increased and open management culture and
community care should be improved.
The mission of the regional water enterprise of Kediri regency (the Company /
PDAM) as one of the provider of quality and hygienic drinking water is different from the
one of other companies in general. The goal of the PDAM it self is to actieve the needs of
hygienic drinking water of the people by seeing the qualitative production and service.
Being service company, the orientation of the company is not only on profit but also on
the ability to provide continuously improved service. Customer satisfaction is the top
priority in which the companys performance shall be incomfirmity with customer
expectation and interest. To meet the customer satisfaction, the company shall be able to
focus their concern on the matters needed important by the customer. It result in customer
satisfaction and, in turn, higher profit for the company. Ultimately, the company will
become a service company with high performance and contribution that is admitted the
public.

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The research problems are :

1. How is the implementation of the policy on apparatus performance in public service
organized the company?
2. How are the public service provided by the company drinking customer?
The purpose of this research are :
1. To describe the implementation of the policy on apparatus performance in public
service organized by the company towards drinking water customers.
2. To find out the level of public service provided by the company.
This research focus on :
1) The improvement / development of individual performance.
2) The enhancement of process performance.
3) Provided service of the drinking water customers.
The location of this research are in BHA Pare, IKK Puncu, and IKK Ngancar.
Quantitative data collection methods employed in this research are interview,
observation, and documentations. That are conducted in regency. The qualitative data
analysis of Mathew B. miles and A. Michael Huberman, namely data collection, data
reduction, data display and conclusion drawing are also used in this project
Component of Data Analysis : Interactive Model

Data Collection

Data Display
Data Reduction

Conclusion : Verifying
Sources : Mattew B. Milles and A. Michael Huberman (2001 ; 48)
The data collections. / Pengumpulan data is collected from various technical way
based on the data collections, than it will be processed through writing note, typing, or
transcription.
The data reduction is the collection of the field notes. We need to have a central
attention, the simplification and to transformate the data field. We also need this kind of
step to analyze, summarize, direct and discard unecessity point and organized the data to
have a final data vieco.
The data display is to explain of what kind of action that we need to summarize
the data point. So we will have very simple data gestalts which will be understood by the
researcher.

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The conclusions and verifying is to write the requlities, patterns, explanations,

and configuration which will be existed. Verification is to rewrite the field note, exchange
the data, and develop the data. And of course we need to check the plausibility of
studiness and conformability so we have a valid data.
And of course we need to check the plausibility of studiness and conformability
so we have a valid data.
1) The apparatus performance improvement / development in the company is still far
from the expectations. According to the interview with some of the important persons
in PDAM Kabupaten Kediri, the control function (waskat) is not working yet. And
this also happen to the loyalities of the staff it self. There is also a lot of complaint
from the customers of the distribution of the dringking water. A number of passive
staff one also mode the customers do not believe in the way PDAM act.
2) Mejor constraints also originate from the internal company, nemety on
accommodating, procedure, and limited equipment also infrastructure. This value is
reduced by the development of the individual person suchas seminar, promotion,
rotation, and temporary replacement are also needed.
3) Purchasing power and culture of to refresh the internal company the community is still
low, in addition to the existence of not good customers and disadvantageous
geographi cal situation of Kediri Regency.
The Conclusions are :
1) The regional water enterprise of Kediri Regency consists of BNA Pare, and IKK
Grogol, IKK Semen, IKK Papar, IKK Purwoasri, IKK Ngadiluwih, IKK Gurah, IKK
Wates, IKK Puncu, IKK Ngancar and IKK Gampengrejo.
2) The exixting methods of individual performances development in the company are job
rotation, education temporary reassignment, seminar, and workshop. The organitation
is headed by a director supervising of three Department Heads assisted by staff
working at branches.
3) The companys work program in enhancing the quality of services provided by
upgrading the top management copebility and implementing technical efforts.
4) The available equipment and infrastructure is out of date, resulting in water leakage so
that the service are disturbed.
5) The existing are poor gen management culture, lack of high work ethos,
malfunctioning supervisory boards, and the customers are low awareness to pay the
bills.
The Recommendations are :
1) The individual performance development through education, temporary reassignment,
seminar and workshop, both at the management and staff levels needs to be increased
in accordance with the staff levels needs to increased in accordance with the
requirement.
2) Organizational reform is needed necessary in order that the company functions as a
business entity which is profil oriented, more effective and applying full cost recovery.
As to government subsidy, however, will always be required.
3) Supervisory board and direct control from the community should be more activated.
Supervisory boards in branches should also be activated.

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4) Equipment and infrastructure should be upadate

5) Work ethos should be increased and open management culture and community care
should be improved.

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The Nature of Optimal Public Policy

Trisnawati

Abstract: The design of public policy must take human nature as an immutable constraint, both
with a view to choosing the appropriate policy objectives and in regard to the human response and
hence the effects of the policy. Once human nature is seen in the proper light and the multiple
needs of society are recognized, it is not difficult to see the logic of a hierarchy of policy objectives
with some being treated as tentative constraints and others as ``maximands.'' Optimal public
policy making in the short term would treat those constraints as given but over the longer term the
constraints themselves are also subject to revision by the ``policy coordination centre.''
Throughout this iterative process, public policy analysts will have done a great service if they can
lay bare the trade-off among conflicting policy goals and the relationship between policy choice
parameters and policy target variables.

Keywords : Public administration, Policy management, Decision making, Social responsibility

1. Introduction
Policies are designed and implemented for specific purposes, but they are always made in
the context of human societies, and against the constraints of human nature, values, and
the political reality. In democratic societies policies are often introduced as a response to
political pressures, although sometimes they may represent a conscious attempt at
problem solving or as a means to achieve specific ends.
The fact that public policies are subject to political pressures is not a problem.
Indeed, the political process is needed to translate the aspirations and needs of the
community into actual policy choices; otherwise policy choices would be made in a
vacuum. However, it is of vital importance that people taking part in the political process
should know what they are doing, particularly the implications of various policy decisions
on the society at large.
To facilitate the process of informed political choice policy analysts must spell
out, as accurately and as explicitly as possible, the constraints that the community faces
and the trade-offs implicit in various policy decisions. Section 2 will discuss the
constraint of human nature. Human nature is reckoned as the only immutable constraint
facing policy makers. Section 3 argues that in designing policies and in choosing among
different policy options one must bear in mind the full range of policy objectives. There is
a hierarchy of policy goals and it is useful to assign some policy goals as ``constraints''
and others as ``maximands.'' These distinctions, however, are always subject to revision.
Section 4 makes the case that the concept of optimality is generally applicable to all kinds
of policies and that costs and benefits are also very general concepts that can cover
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Section 5 concludes the paper, and relates the discussion to a broader discussion of the
evolution of institutions.

2. The constraint of human nature

It is very important that policy makers recognize that the results of any policy must
always be the joint result of both the features of the policy itself and the behavior of
individuals who are affected directly or indirectly by the policy.
The observed behavior of individuals must not be assumed to be fixed. The
famous ``Lucas critique'', which says essentially that macroeconomic policies that do not
take account of the behavioral response of people are ill-founded (Lucas, 1976), is a
direct application and illustration of this concept. There are also plenty of examples from
the realm of social policy which equally forcefully demonstrate the same principle. Thus,
in the USA, it was found that policies intended to help single parent families financially
turned out creating single parent families. Policy makers have now also learned that
unemployment insurance always increases unemployment. China has learned, painfully,
that policies in disregard of the universal human aspiration for creativity, autonomy and
choice, and the universal urge to improve the quality of life, are bound to go nowhere. In
order to design policies that fully take into account the behavioral response of the affected
groups we need to know more about human nature. Thus a good knowledge of human
nature is really fundamental to the design of effective policies (Ho, 1998).
Proposition 1
The design of policies should take full account of the interaction between
behavior and the policies. Policies always produce a myriad different effects, and there
are always multiple policy goals. It is very often the case that the policy goals conflict
among themselves. Economists sometimes simplify the problem confronting policy
makers with an artifact called the social welfare function.
Once the social welfare function is defined, the policy problem can then be
described simply as choosing the policy instrument and the values of policy parameters so
as to maximize the social welfare function. In practice, of course, the social welfare
function does not exist objectively and there is no scientific way to gauge the social
welfare function. Rather than attempting to find the social welfare function, policy
analysts should design mechanisms whereby the effects of various choice parameters of
the society can be made known and the trade-off among different policy goals can be
made transparent (Ho, 1997a). In the end, no social scientist is in the position to make
choices for society, which must make the policy decisions collectively. Social scientists
have learned, however, that there is a universal concern for basic justice and an aversion
to large risks. So it is important that policies and institutions do not contravene basic
principles of justice (Ho, 1997b).
Proposition 2
An important role of policy studies is to design mechanisms whereby the choice
parameters of the society can be made known and the trade-off among different policy
goals can be made transparent. These mechanisms must not contravene basic rules of
justice.

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3. The hierarchy of policy goals

Apart from compatibility with basic rules of justice, economic efficiency and promoting
economic growth are often regarded as important policy goals. In recent years, however,
sustainable development has emerged as an even more basic policy goal than economic
development (Tisdell, 1995). On top of these longer-term objectives, there are other,
more specific, policy objectives, which emerge under specific contexts, and which may
conflict with these general objectives. Thus, public opinion in Hong Kong in recent years
had put much pressure on the government to curb the inflation of housing prices, to
increase the housing supply, and to increase home ownership. In the face of such
pressure, the Hong Kong Government decided to intervene, even though many of the
intervention initiatives were widely understood to compromise economic efficiency.
Policy analysts should not simply dismiss the objectives of increasing home ownership
and raising housing supply as incorrect or inappropriate. Similarly, the aspirations for
instituting a minimum wage or a level of income for each household have to be
recognized, even though it is advisable to consider whether the benefits outweigh the
costs and whether an alternative mechanism may meet those aspirations at a lower cost.
Equalizing regional disparity is a common concern in large countries such as Canada and
China. Protecting the young people against sexual abuse, drugs, and crimes is yet another
important goal. These policy goals are defined at a specific time and at a specific place by
the dynamics of social and political actions.
We can see, therefore, that there is a hierarchy of policy goals. In general,
policies that come into being as a response to public demand can be regarded as having
specific, ``second order'' goals. Underlying these policy goals, there are other, longerstanding, more fundamental social goals. As mentioned to earlier, economic efficiency
and economic growth are longer-term and more general goals. For that matter, it has
dawned upon humankind that sustainable development is what is required to secure the
long term survival of the human race. Similarly, the preservation of freedoms and social
justice in the sense of minimizing arbitrary welfare redistribution (Ho, 1997b) is
extremely important and has amassed wide support approximating a consensus.
In contrast to these longer-term objectives, other objectives are much more
specific to the political context and can be described as second-order goals. In the face of
the specific short-term goals it is convenient to treat longer-term objectives as constraints.
Thus a policy aimed at providing housing for the elderly must not excessively
compromise economic efficiency. Policies aimed at promoting economic growth must be
consistent with sustainable development
and should not unduly disturb the ecological balance in the living world. A policy
aimed at curbing excessive speculation in the property market must not contravene
society's sense of justice and must not punish investors to the detriment of
entrepreneurship and thrift.
The distinction between variables designated as constraints and variables
designated as maximands is akin to that between fixed costs and variable costs in the
theory of the firm. In the theory of the firm, fixed costs refer to costs which are fixed in
the short term, i.e. which are not subject to choice in the short term. This implies that,

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over the longer term, they are also variable. In the short term, however, it is not wise to
treat all variables as choice variables.
Operationally, we cannot work out the optimal values of all variables
simultaneously and instantaneously, particularly when the socioeconomic and
the political environments are changing all the time. Over the longer term, when
the values of the society have undergone a fundamental change, it will be necessary to
revise the values of the variables chosen as constraints. This is similar to revising the
``fixed'' factors of production when relative factor prices have settled down to a
permanently different set of values.
Proposition 3
More general, more basic, and longer-term policy objectives are treated as
constraints while more specific, less basic, and shorter-term policy objectives are treated
as variables to be maximized or ``maximands''. As the system of values in society
changes and as we gain more knowledge, policy objectives designated as constraints may
change.

4. Costs, benefits and optimality

The concept of optimality, developed in economics and mathematical programming, is
most useful in public policy studies. Contrary to what is often believed, the cost benefit
calculus that is implicit in the concept of optimality need not relate to economic
efficiency at all. The cost benefit calculus is a method of policy analysis, and is not
restricted to the economic dimension. In a discussion of crime and punishment, for
example, we can talk about the cost and benefit to society of the size of a jury. Suppose
unanimity is required for a conviction. Increasing the size of a jury will reduce the chance
of wrongly convicting an innocent, which is a benefit. It will, however, increase the
chance of acquitting a culprit, which is a cost. We cannot avoid considering costs and
benefits in deliberating on such matters. It is only when all the costs, direct and indirect,
present and future, economic and social, moral and non-moral, are considered that we can
hope that policies, over the long run, will do more good than harm.
Proposition 4
Intelligent decision making about policies must consider the full range of costs
and benefits, direct and indirect, present and future, economic and social, moral and nonmoral. Overall optimality means the maximization of net benefits. This requires an
optimal choice of policy and an optimal choice in the values of policy parameters, and
implies the optimal trade-off between conflicting policy objectives.
Take the example of the mandatory private provident fund (MPPF) which is now
being introduced in Hong Kong. Let us ignore alternative policy instruments for the
moment. Each policy parameter within the scheme has an optimal level: the percentage of
employer and employee contribution out of the salary, the level of income below which
employees are exempt from the need to make contributions, the normal age at which an
employee can collect benefits, the age at which early withdrawal is allowed and the
conditions. Too large a percentage of contribution would excessively burden enterprises
and reduce disposable income and hurt the quality of life prior to retirement. Too small a
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retirement needs and would defeat the purpose of the exercise, and would not be worth
the administrative cost that would be required to service the scheme.
The mandatory private provident fund scheme at its best i.e. when all its
parameters are set optimally must also be considered against other alternative schemes.
Introducing the MPPF may imply that other viable schemes cannot be introduced, or may
be introduced on a greatly reduced scale.
The cost of the MPPF is then the net benefit of the best alternative scheme
forgone. If the MPPF fails to deliver a benefit at least as large as the net benefit of the
best alternative scheme, it should be scrapped. Any policy designed for a specific purpose
must be considered along with its competing alternatives if we are to adopt the best or the
truly optimal policy. It is true that some of the costs and benefits may be very difficult to
estimate accurately, and ``practical optimality'' does not require accurate estimation of
costs and benefits. Indeed, sometimes the expected benefit from a full-fledged costbenefit analysis may not be large enough to justify the cost-benefit analysis itself.
However, policy makers and the public should both be alerted to all the dimensions and
the nature of the consequences, so that decisions over policy instruments and policy
parameters are made with an awareness of the full range of consequences. In this regard,
social scientists, particularly economists, have a large role to play.
It is a pity that some areas of public policy have been compartmentalized and
policy makers in those areas have been given the mandate to focus on a single dimension
of performance. This underscores the importance of the ``systems perspective'' or, to put
it another way, the ``liberal arts perspective'' in a public policy study program in our
universities. For example, it is still often held that central banks only need to achieve
stable prices. One unforgivable tragedy of the 1980s and the 1990s is that a number of
central bankers have single-mindedly pursued price stability to the complete neglect of
economic growth, employment, and social justice. The deep recession of 1980-1981 was
engineered by Paul Volcker, Chairman of the US Federal Reserve. It succeeded in sharply
bringing down inflation but left a legacy of large fiscal deficits and high unemployment.
The same mistake was repeated by John Crow at the Bank of Canada. Although Alan
Greenspan has taken a much more flexible and pragmatic approach towards monetary
policy, the lingering fear that a rise in real wages would bring uncontrolled inflation
resulted in a monetary policy that is totally anti-labor. As a result, notwithstanding years
of good economic growth, workers in the USA have been intimidated by rising interest
rates and the risk of unemployment each time there is some sign of an increase in real
wages.
Proposition 5
Policy studies should follow a systems approach or, in other words, a liberal arts
approach, so that students of public policy are made aware of the different needs of
society and the full range of costs and benefits of policies. Social scientists will have done
a great service if they succeed in laying bare the constraints and trade-off choices faced
by society. This requires that they illuminate the relationship between key policy
parameters and key target variables. This way policy decisions will not be made by
default and will be made as a conscious search for the optimal choice.

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5. Conclusion
Earlier on we have argued that a compartmentalized view of public policy is likely to
make bad policy and have argued in favor of a systems approach to public policy. We
cited the example of monetary policy, wherein the singleminded pursuit of price stability
to the complete neglect of the human cost of unemployment in the case of the Bank of
Canada under the reign of John Crow and in the case of the US Federal Reserve under the
reign of Paul Volcker has proved quite devastating to the overall economic and social
health of society.
The recent financial crisis in South East Asia provided yet another example. In an
attempt to stabilize the exchange rate of local currencies, central banks in Thailand, in
Indonesia, and in South Korea raised interest rates dramatically. As a result, the overall
macroeconomic environment was hardly stabilized. Having said this, however, it should
be noted that ``public policy'' is a general term and consists of policies spanning a whole
range of quite diverse areas. It is, in practice, not possible or practicable for bureaucrats in
charge of specific areas to have an idea of the costs and benefits of policies and programs
which are remote from their experience and knowledge. A degree of
compartmentalization for ``local'' policy makers is therefore unavoidable. This does not
mean, however, that there cannot be a ``policy coordination center''. Just as explained
earlier, there have to be tentative ``constraints'' for each decision-making unit where the
``constraints'' effectively force upon the decision-making units the macro consideration
imperative. The policy coordination center can adjust for each local decision-making
agency the constraints that it faces from time to time. The idea of ``global budget cap'' is a
case in point. In health care it is common for the government to assign a global budget to
health care (Poterba, 1994) and for the health authority to assign sub-budgets to local
health agencies. In the short run the local health authorities take their budgets as given
and the health authority also takes its budget as given. But over the longer run the ``policy
coordination center'', having regard to the total needs of the community, can redefine
budgets according to changing priorities. The logic of ``local'' policy agencies optimizing
subject to ``centrally'' defined constraints is quite clear. Given the complexity of public
policy making involving many policy parameters, some of which are highly technical, it
is unrealistic to expect a policy maker from the center to make correct local decisions.
Similarly, it is unrealistic to expect a ``local'' bureaucrat/technocrat to take a global
perspective and be able to optimize between vastly different policy objectives. We can
summarize:
Proposition 6
The optimal distribution of the policy making authority among different agencies
within the public sector and the optimal division of power between the public sector and
the private sector provide the institutional framework for the evolution of public policy.
To conclude, we advocate a perspective of public policy that is consistent with
the concept of institutional evolution (Vanberg, 1996). On the one hand, there is the
overriding importance of the ``human purpose'', which all institutions and policies are
supposed to serve. On the other hand, there is a Darwinian process of selection and
iteration, which tends in the long run to filter out all inferior policies and institutions. In
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longer run, however, institutions also adjust, and all constraints are revised with reference
to the total needs of society.

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Policy Analysis of Anti-Terrorism in Indonesia in Perspective

Collective Action

Umar effendi
Student at Doctoral Program Faculty of Administrative Science
University of Brawijaya Indonesia

Abstract: Given the threat of terrorism is extraordinary impact, then eradication should be
accompanied by prevention with the cooperation and support of stakeholders in the government,
private and public, with no inter-party cooperation will be difficult diraih.Kebijakan success of
anti-terrorism and the Rule can be used to improve the safety of individuals or when it is in the
process collective choice (collective choice) is controlled by well-organized groups, so it can be
beneficial for other groups. Records laws, administrative regulations, court decisions are the
formal rules that are forcing the public authorities. Many experts view (Fuller, 1981; Taylor,
1982) that the rules of formal legal institutions are not effective in resolving problems of collective
action.
Therefore it is important to be noticed by all parties to the existence of a sustainable
model/network (networking) in the prevention (preventive) acts of terrorism by making use of
collective action (collective action) and form a system that has a binding force (policy) for all
stake holders .

Keywords: anti-terrorism policies, Collective Action, networking, stake holders.

Background
Terrorism in the world is not a new thing, but to actual events, especially since the World
Trade Centre (WTC) in New York, United States on September 11, 2001, which took
3000 casualties. Attack by air, do not use the aircraft, but uses a commercial plane owned
by U.S. company itself, so it is not caught by the radar the United States. Three of the
United States commercial aircraft hijacked, two of which crashed into the twin towers of
World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Pentagon. Terrorists use an entirely new
weapon in the world of terrorism, do not use explosives or bombs.
The attacks forced the United States must accept the bitter truth, and showed that
there was no country that is free from the threat of political violence, including the U.S.
itself. Psychologically, the attack has caused fear and shock that was great, especially the
souls and minds of Americans that make them again questioned why the terrorists have
come to hate the U.S.. The attack is led by people who claim Islam strengthened the
Western stigma of Islam as the ideology of the terrorists. Based on information and
intelligence, the Bush administration set the Osama Bin Laden with his group, Al-Qaeda,
a group that is responsible, and Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for the attack on the
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Following the horrific events, the U.S. government took a strategic policy to
combat terrorism. In response to the global terrorist threat, the U.S. declared total war
against the terrorists known as the War On Terrorism policy is ready to run inside or
outside through tiered operations include, diplomacy, the use of military force, with the
financial, investigative, improve the effectiveness of Homeland Security and the action
humanitarian acts (Brokers, 2003:171).
War on Terrorism a policy issued by the U.S. are embodied in the National
Security Strategy (NSS) issued in September 2002. Each country would have tried to
protect its citizen and trying to meet its national interests, the U.S. is no exception. In this
case, protect the national security of the country is very important for the survival of a
nation (Art, 2003:48). On the policies Terroism War, this is obviously an impact on
countries of the Islamic ideology, which was accused of being an ideology that supports
terrorism. Therefore, if just a war against terrorism is not worth it, then attack the United
States are considered to protect and support terrorism, like Iraq and Afghanistan.
Indonesia can not be separated as well as the country with the largest number of
Muslims in the world, participated affected although Indonesia is not berideologikan
Islamic state, because the NSS 2006 some Islamic countries as a place suspected
terrorists, and one of them is Indonesia. U.S. policy against terrorism terrorist incitement
of hatred, so they attacked American symbols everywhere, including Indonesia. The
pattern of attacks outside the U.S. this is called the expansion of the attack (extended
territory). The theory developed by Prof.. Tb. R. Nitibaskara further explained that if the
theory is grounded in territorial expansion, should be assumed that the current and likely
the next few years, the entire surface of the earth, including Indonesia potentially unsafe
from bombing (Nitibaskara, 2009:205).

Anti-Terrorism Policy
Radical Islamic movements in Indonesia triggered by emerging and domestic issues while
also by the constellation of international politics are assessed can push political and social
life of Muslims. In the domestic context, due to various crisis that hit Muslims (the
tragedy of tragedies Ambon and Poso 1998 1999) in which Muslims are victims monjadi.
Although it has claimed, but do not get immediate treatment by the government. This has
encouraged some Islamic groups took the initiative to take action to help their coreligionists them. What's more they (Muslims) who fight for the implementation of
Islamic law and opposes calls for (against) the United States, being labeled as radical
Islam (Ibrahim & Romli, 2007:19).
Islamic groups in Indonesia have emerged since the colonial period until the time
of independence, is also a thriving post-New Order, which is then due to activities that are
done, these groups are considered radical, grow and thrive in this era of reform. Can be
called a radical Islamic organization is then sufficient to provide extensive influence in
the era of transition to democracy kepolitikan. The group, among others, the Islamic
Defenders Front (FPI), Laskar Jihad (LJ), Ahlussunah wal Jamaat, the Indonesian
Mujahidin Council (MMI), Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) and the Movement of the
Islamic State of Indonesia (NII). In addition to the above mentioned there is a small group
of local scale, such as Hezbollah Brigades in Makasar, Sabilillah and FPI Surakarta,
Ansar in Jakarta, Brigade Tholiban in Tasikmalaya and so on (Mubarak, 2007: 110).

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In this study, researchers will not take the point of view of terrorism is in the
realm of religion or the Islamic movement, but rather to other forms of terror that must be
addressed by the government of Indonesia. Terrorism cases in Indonesia sticking due to
Bali bombing tragedy, dated October 12, 2002 which is an act of terror, causing civilian
casualties in Indonesia, which killed 184 people and injured more than 300 people. Aware
of such a magnitude of losses caused by an act of terrorism, as well as the impact is felt
directly by Indonesia as a result of the Bali bombing tragedy, the government's obligation
to immediately conduct a thorough investigation by the Crime of Terrorism convict
perpetrators and intellectual actors behind the event.
Since then the government started to busy with penangulangan terrorism efforts.
Especially by formulating a policy that basically should have a clear legal power.
Appropriate mitigation should be adjusted to an accurate assessment of terrorist behavior.
Because it may be, the policy is intended to prevent terrorism can even lead to an
escalation of acts of terrorism (Crenshaw, 2004).
Circumstances at the time was the Book of Criminal Law (Penal Code) has not
been set up specifically and not sufficient to eradicate the Crime of Terrorism. The
Indonesian government feels the need to establish the Act Combating Criminal Acts of
Terrorism. On October 18, 2002 Rl government has issued a regulation of Law No.
1/2002 on Combating Criminal Acts of Terrorism, Presidential Instruction No. followed.
4/2002 on Appointment of Competent Government Agencies to Coordinate Actions to
Combat Terrorism, next on 4 April 2003 was passed into law with the number 15 of 2003
teniang Eradication of Terrorism. At Law No.. 15 of 2003, no article regulating the
prevention of criminal acts of terrorism. So the policy in the prevention of terrorism has
not been clearly regulated. The law can be used to fill the legal vacuum in fighting
terrorism after the Bali bombings.
Although the Anti-Terrorism is already running, the process of implementation is
in fact considered the bill still has a crack problem are:
1. Criminal provisions in Law no. 15 of 2003 is considered by some legal observers are
still not clear (obscure) and multiple interpretations. Definition of terrorism were
deemed to be too broad;
2. The amount of authority BNPT terrorism prosecution efforts were deemed too
excessive by some parties, this institution should coordinate and formulate only
kebjiakan counter-terrorism. On the other hand, the role of intelligence considered
slow and always conceded in counteracting terrorism iandasan due to lack of legal
authorities to act proactively;
3. Counterterrorism Act is still considered to be loaded with human rights violations
because it still contains provisions on the use of capital punishment. This is certainly
contrary to the son but also to fertilize human ideological terrorism has been human
rights violations. Coupled with the events in Sukaharjo raid that killed a civilian,
adding more bad record of Detachment 88 and the police;
4. Counterterrorism Act as in: do not give the possibility and opportunity for officers to
be proactive keamaan, is due to the emphasis still reactive aspects. That is why, a
move that comes down like NII radikalilisme can flourish in Indonesia.

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True facts about terrorism could be read that the construction of the existence of
terrorism was more often produced together with the Indonesian government with foreign
powers than the power of terrorists themselves, it is associated with government efforts to
have a new law that specifically regulates the terrorism, which is actually still be
managed by the Criminal Code . In order for the Act to be something objective, it is
necessary to establish the real facts of the fact that terrorism has become a reality and
inevitable. Birth of a spate of terror in 2002 until 2010, strengthening the assumption of
foreign interests and governments that terrorism has mangejawantah in Indonesia.
Discovery of terrorist training camp events in Aceh to strengthen these assumptions.
Meanwhile, cooperation in mitigation and prevention of cross border terrorism
carried out meiaiui institutional capacity and improving the infrastructure of law rules. In
2005, Indonesia has launched bilateral cooperation in counter terrorism to include Poland
has signed Agreement on Cooperation in Combating Transnational Crime and
OtherTypes of Crime and Vietnam have signed a Cooperation andCombating Moil on
Crime. Multilaterally, Indonesia involved in the ASEAN - Republic of Korea Joint
Declaration for Cooperation to Combat International Terrorism, ASEAN - Pakistan Joint
Declaration for Cooperation to Combat International Terrorism, and the ASEAN-New
Zealand Joint Declaration for Cooperation to Combat International Terrorism.
Meanwhile, in terms of improving the infrastructure of law rules, the government is in the
final stages of the process of ratification of two international conventions, namely the
International Convention for Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999) and the
International Convention for the suppression of Terrorism bombings (1997) is expected to
be enacted in 2006 (Bappenas, 2007).
Indonesia does not have strong laws to combat terrorism such as Singapore and
Malaysia, the Internal Security Act (ISA). In the New Order era there is the AntiSubversion, the Constitution Act can be relied upon to prevent and cope with various
threats and interference that can disrupt the stability of domestic security. But the reform
of the regulation on suspicion of violating human rights revoked. Until now there has
been no legislation to give effect to powerful deterrent for terrorists who will develop
their networks in Indonesia, including the symptoms that arise from the desire to carry out
subversive acts that obviously has disrupted the harmony of nation and state.
The pattern of handling terrorism in Indonesia tends to be focused on prevention
and sectoral. Some of the actor who plays deal with terrorism is still acting on their own
and less than the maximum. Some government agencies should be involved in the
eradication of terrorism still can not coordinate an intensive and comprehensive approach
to resolve the terror bombing case, because the ego arises from their respective sectoral
agencies. This situation is also disturbing to find answers to the eradication effort as a
whole. At first the institutions that are considered responsible for dealing with terrorism is
a police case in the context of law enforcement. On handling terrorism perkembanganya
be contested commodities to increase in popularity. It is now established National Agency
for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) are expected to coordinate all agencies keterlibatanya
indispensable in the fight against terrorism. National Council for Combating Terrorism
(BNPT) formed one of his jobs was as a coordinator among relevant agencies in order to
cope with terrorist attacks and prepare for the revised anti-terrorism laws. BNPT
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BNPT not only able to be the coordinator between the institutions or agencies, but also
forge partnerships of stakeholders to work together to fight and prevent acts of terrorism
in Indonesia.
Prevention programs have not been so prominent, coaching terrorist inmates in
Correctional Institution (LP) has not yielded optimal results, each agency only consider
the main task without taking into account the ultimate goal of punishing terrorists. Lack
of cooperation in counter-terrorism program to make the end result of prevention and
punishment patterns have not yielded results.
Policy (policy) for anti-terror in Indonesia is still relying on law enforcement
(law enforcement) that was driven by the Police (Police of the Republic of Indonesia).
The approach used tends simplistic, mechanistic and bureaucratic red tape by relying on
the state with all its mechanisms are still at the level above the surface. Meanwhile,
embracing terror underground movement patterns (Clandestine), which always develop in
ways that are not normal and in no action boundaries in a way that turning off the rules.
Law enforcement should work with the existing legal mechanisms, while the terrorists
there is no rule to be observed in action. This is what makes anti-terror policies is not
easy. Not only does it give priority to law enforcement by the police but the other
required a comprehensive policy of the state apparatus and among all stakeholders
(stakeholders) and all citizens (citizen) with a joint motion (collecive action) against
terror.
Anti-terror policy to prevent the pattern has not been formulated explicitly.
Clandestine is the development of terrorist networks, to find out whereabouts it is quite
difficult. It is necessary for control and prevention patterns in a legal system and the
synergistic comprehensive. Became clear legal limits on the policy that puts the
operational implementation that can be felt directly by the public. Massive law
enforcement also have not been able to reduce the total acts of terrorism and had even led
to the suspicion of orchestration by the police and law enforcement actions alleged by
human rights terms. Policy which emerges is the response by law enforcement (law
enforcement), because that's how that can be implemented to combat terrorism.
In fact appears prevention efforts undertaken by the private sector (private) and
community to prevent terror, even if it appears there has been no solid integration.
Generally promote the prevention of terror among sectors, namely in places where public
services are owned by private parties. Prevention efforts already underway beium among
stakeholders can be said to be synergistic. The current pattern of protection is the result of
learning and experience some of the earlier bombing case, the identification of the target,
the pattern of bomb attacks, which targeted the location and mode used.
The absence of legal protection led to the impact; a) lack of preventive pattern, b)
absence of the institution responsible for organizational, c) weak inter-agency cooperation
is needed to strengthen the prevention patterns in a comprehensive and synergistic.
Prevention system has not developed well.
Given the threat of terrorism is extraordinary impact, then eradication should be
accompanied by prevention with the cooperation and support of stakeholders in the
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achieve success. Rules can be used to improve the safety of individuals or when in the
process of collective choice (collective choice) is controlled by well-organized groups, so
it can be beneficial for other groups. Records laws, administrative regulations, court
decisions are the formal rules that are forcing the public authorities. Many experts view
(Fuller, 1981; Taylor, 1982) that the rules of formal legal institutions are not effective in
resolving problems of collective action.
Terrorism can not be localized in a particular space, because it is a global
phenomenon that has the nature of infinity (borderless). The development of this
phenomenon can explore the country and its people. Control of this development not only
by state officials in the scope of bureaucrats but an extensive network that involves the
state, private and community. This is what trying to be built in Indonesia, the involvement
of all stakeholders. Network (network) has a central role not only dominated by one party
alone, but all stakeholders, to establish how the fight (counter attact) against terrorism.
Build synergy between government (state officials, law enforcement), the private and the
public. Anti-terror policy direction to the activities aimed at prevention, limitation and
elimination of damage (damage) caused by acts of terror. Terrorism can not be dealt with
in ways that are normal to rely apparatus as symbols of the state, but all the components
involved with the state apparatus as the spearhead. For dealing with terrorism is not only
the impact of physical damage alone, but against the spread of radical ideology that is
inconsistent with the teachings of religion and national life. Public involvement in antiterror efforts are needed in the prevention of terrorism is a synergistic and
comprehensive.
Terrorism in Indonesia is more complex than acts of terror in other countries, for
example in Afghanistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the Filipinos. Modification of
the terror movement that they perceive as a jihad, has combined the criminals and those
who were recruited from among those who feel marginalized, treated unfairly, a separatist
group that has a seed that wants to realize the NII (Negara Islam Indonesia) and who want
to impose Islamic law in Indonesia country. These modifications are so dangerous, given
the terrorists are able to spread terror plotters with weapons and abilities they have and do
not hesitate to violent crime that kills anyone who would hinder their action.
Terrorists generally operate in relation kecii unit consisting of trained personnel
using a light automatic weapons, hand grenades, ammunition and explosives, etc.
transistor radio. Prior to execution of terrorist operations are usually mingled with the
public place to avoid detection from security forces, after surgery they usually come back
to join the community to escape. By looking at the method of operation is the counterterrorism efforts can be executed by completing all of the security forces and government
intelligence network with weapons detectors, carry firearms and similar operations on
a regular basis, provide an explanation or dissemination to the intelligence network,
security and other government officials about terrorism and type of weapon used. Thus
the chances of early detection of terrorists could be further improved.
The existence of terrorism known to be very secretive, furtive, and often assumed
to be underground movement, movement without forms. So, the key lies in the subject of
counterterrorism intelligence professional network apparatus which is equipped with
advanced equipment, which is expected to carry out early detection of the presence of

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terrorists. To achieve this will require support from the government and people in efforts
to improve the welfare of the intelligence apparatus is necessary. Education and training
of intelligence in a systematic and professional, guaranteed and protected by law and
certain other operations support (logistical and financial).
In order to see how complex the problem of terrorism in Indonesia, several
examples of cases of terrorism which is obtained from various sources at least in the
1985-1986 era have been seven (7) bomb blast on October 4, 1984 in West Jakarta BCA,
dated December 24, 1984 at the Seminary Building Southeast Asia Bible Malang, dated
January 20, 1985 at Borobudur in Central Java, on March 16, 1985 at the Express Bus
Young women in Banyuwangi, and even more surprising than the date of May 14, 1986
occurred three (3) the explosion of bombs exploded almost simultaneously at Wisma
Metropolitan , Hotel President, and at the Jakarta Fair. After nearly 12 (twelve) years
after the bomb blast, in the period 1998-2004 a number of cases of bomb blasts occurred
in the relay back every year. At the beginning and the end of 1998, Indonesia again struck
by the explosion of bombs in towers Highlands and Atrium Plaza Monday, both based in
Jakarta. On February 9, 1999, Jakarta was rocked by a bomb back at Mal Kelapa Gading.
Two months later, exactly 15 April 1999 a bomb exploded at Plaza Hayam Wuruk, not
long after 4 (four) days of the event a bomb exploded at the Istiqlal Mosque. The peak in
2000, a series of bomb blasts case occurred in late May 2000 in two (2) Church in Medan,
this event continues early July 2000 on the Commission and the Attorney General's
Office in Jakarta. A month later a similar incident occurred in 3 (three) points of the
Philippine Ambassador's residence in Jakarta, Workshop and Home residents in Medan.
The Jakarta Stock Exchange is also the target of a bomb on 13 September 2000. And
most surprising is when the Christmas Eve of 2000 in which areas of Jakarta, Jakarta,
Sukabumi, Bandung, Mojokerto, Mataram, Siantar, Medan, Batam, Pekanbaru and
subjected to a bomb.
January 2001, Jakarta again greeted by a homemade bomb explosion on Sunday
Market. Then continued in the RS StCarolus (March), Foundation for Student Welfare
Iskandar Muda (May), the Church of Santa Anna Pondok Bambu (July), Plaza Atrium
(August), Atrium Floor Parking Plaza (September), and Haj Dormitory Sudiang
Makassar. Then in 2002, respectively well in Restaurant KFC, Chicken Bulungan RM,
PLN Terminal Substation Cililitan, Office Babinkum, parking Hotel Jayakarta and Exotic
Disco, Mai Graha Cijantung, Ratu Indah Mall Makassar and the most monumental is 3
(three) explosive events that occurred in Bali on October 12, 2002. Events in indirectly
provide a major blow to the government, security forces and the Indonesian tourism
industry. Not only there, at least between the period 2003-2004, there occurred at least 12
(twelve) times the bomb blast incident. Among them is the event at the JW Marriot and
the truck exploded in front of the Embassy of Australia Brass.
When observed closely, most of the sites targeted by the bombing public places
like shopping centers, houses of worship, as well as a symbol of the State (embassies)
foreign. The goal is certainly one of them is to spread terror as well as signifying that the
presence of terrorists is so large. Equipment and technology used by terrorists is also
increasingly varied. When initially utilize the strategy of suicide bombings, is now
beginning to develop with the use of book up to bombs to attack openly at Cirebon Police
in April 2011. Of various acts of terror that occurred was clear that terror is a weapon

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indirectly for political purposes. Although often impacts the material is not too big but the
political and psychological impact is very broad. The mass media is a powerful tool
especially tetevisi to spread terror.
Some experts believe that the background is revealed on an act of terrorism,
among others, patterned; ideology, nuanced political subversion that is based on the
desire to establish a militant Islamic state. Another thing that also affect the action of
America's double standards play a role in the Arab region by supporting Israel. Terrorist
targets not only Indonesia but purely symbols western countries especially the U.S. and
Australia are considered infidels. This motif which adds to the complexity of difficult
control and prevention ierorisme. Recruitment and deployment of the schools by the
terrorist network has never stopped. They went underground with the aim of expanding
the network of followers who seek to strengthen their struggle to realize the Islamic State.
Expansion is difficult to sniff the network, without the involvement and concern of all
components in preventing and combating terrorism issue, the new terrorist network will
continue to grow.
Almost all the major provinces in Indonesia to form a map of the network of
terrorist groups. Until now there is no regulation and the formulation of government
policy to reduce and prevent the growth of terrorist networks in various regions. On
prevention efforts, a number of new local government to contribute at the level of
administrative policies such as tightening the issuance of ID cards to terrorists, while
blocking the space for local regulation that specifically oversee the process of deradicalization of terrorism in the region is still far from expectations. Coaching and
monitoring of ex-prisoners are also not optimal terrorists. Cooperation and coordination
in the monitoring of the former inmates are still weak, after leaving the Penitentiary
difficult to monitor their whereabouts, the system has not been able to trace the ex-con
terrorist acts. They generally look for communities that want to receive kehadiranya or to
new places that are not recognizable at all that can work without any suspicion of a
terrorist label.
In the case of disclosure of the terrorist network training in Aceh, it is evident
that some former inmates of terrorism re-join the group after leaving the LP. They
recombine because the ideology is still strong in his desire to remain joined terrorist
groups and fight for what he believes as a jihad. Ideologically they are very difficult to
change, need a long process to reduce or degrade keyakinanya that deviate from social
norms, and religion. Radicalism and the ideology of the terrorists believed to be as
ingrained that need guidance in a long time, even many of the berangapan that
keyakinanya true.
De-radicalization programs for inmates and former inmates of terrorism carried
out by the police the impression that uses patterns and pre emtif preventiv. This program
is actually in great need of support stakeholders (government, private and public) within
the framework of cooperation with government agencies that have put forward the main
tasks in the task, because there are certain things in the ai-beyond the capabilities of the
Police, as the religious field that needs the support of the Ministry of religion, agencies
and faith based community organizations to participate in thinking about what to do to the

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environment around them free from the threat of terror and free from the spread of radical
ideology of terrorism.
At this last period the police tried to de-radicalization program. As law
enforcement officers and investigators, the police can close the terrorist muiai from the
beginning to the end of the investigation within a period of time, so the relationship can
be intense communication. At the time of advice-advice that was inserted in order to
return to the teachings of true religion. There was also a former prisoner of terrorists can
be fostered, still woven relations so as not to re-join their networks, and are invited to
voice calls to her friends that terrorism is cruel is not in harmony with the teachings of
religion.
In line with efforts to anticipate the threat of disintegration, it should also be
proactive in addressing threats to national security, especially terrorism originating from
the movement. Indonesia is involved in various international forums to counter-terrorism
co-operation with international networks. Until today the successful handling of terrorism
seen in the success of Detachment 88 fnelalui police arrested several terrorist groups in
some places, there were several groups of terrorists can ditanggap movement since 2005.
The following table is a summary record of achievements of the Indonesian government's
security forces especially in counter-terrorism:
Table 1. Achievement Note Counter Terrorist Within
No
Time and Venue
1. Batu Malang, November
2005
2. Wonosobo, June 2006
3.
4.
5.
6.

Poso and Palu, January

11, 2007
Yogyakarta and Central
Java, in March 2007
Village Kebarongan
Banyumas, June 2007
Palembang, July 2008

Description
Police succeeded in killing key terrorist bomb-maker
Dr. Azahari Husin
Police arrested Abdul Hadi groups as part of the circle
Nurdin M. Top
Police arrested the group Basri terrorism-related cases
Police arrested the suspect and their acts of terror
Sarwo Edi group (8 people)
Police managed to arrest Abu Dujana and Zarkasi

National Police Detachment 88 and the task force

arrested 10 suspected terrorist network and found 20
pipe bombs and other explosives electrically whose
strength may exceed the ability of the second Bali
bomb explosion
7. the period 2005-2008
Police managed to make the legal process of arrest 420
suspects, of which 260 suspects were tried and
convicted by the court, sentenced to death five people,
four men life sentences, 14 of the trial process, and 13
others in the process of investigation.
8. 9 November 2008
Execution of the Bali bombers (Amrozi, Ali Gufron
alias Mukhlas, and Imam Samudra) has been
implemented in Bukit Nirbaya, Cilacap at 00:15 pm
Source: Data from the State Secretariat, 2008
Since the Law no. 15 of 2003 enacted, there are several articles that are often
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1. A. Article 6: raises an atmosphere of terror or fear of people is widespread.

Imprisonment for 4 years and a maximum of 20 years;
2. Article 7: intend to create an atmosphere of terror or fear of people is widespread.
Sentenced to imprisonment for life;
3. Article 9: create, receive, try to acquire, deliver or attempt to submit, control, take,
have a supply, possess, use, store senpi, ammunition or explosives and other materials
that are harmful, a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 20 years;
4. Article 11: intentionally providing or collecting funds with the purpose to be used or
should know will be used partly or wholly to TP terror referred to in Article 6,7,8,9
and article 10. Imprisonment of 3 years and a maximum of 15 years;
5. Article 13: knowingly giving aid or ease of TP perpetrators of terrorism, including:
a. Give or lend money or goods or other assets to the perpetrators of terror TP;
b. Hiding the perpetrators of terror or TP;
c. Withholding information about terrorism TP, shall be sentenced for a minimum of
3 years and a maximum of 15 years.
6. Article 14: the planning and / or mobilize others to do the TP terrorism as stipulated in
Article 6, 7,8,9,10, 11 and 12, sentenced for life;
7. Article 15: who do evil pemufakatan, trial or assisting the conduct referred to in
Article terror TP 6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, the perpetrator shall be punished the same as
TP; and
8. Article 17 (paragraph 1) Performed by or on behalf of a corporation, the imposition of
criminal charges and committed against the corporation and or managers and
(paragraph 2) acts of terrorism carried out by the corporation if the offense is
committed by people who have the authority to take decisions, represent, and / or
control of the corporation either alone or together.
Hazard mitigation and prevention of terrorist acts should be run over a maximum
of Police with all the relevant institutions. But in fact, cooperation and synergy between
government agencies has not materialized. For example the Police enforce the law, prison
inmates in order to re-establish the true doctrine of jihad, the Ministry of Religious
Affairs to develop the following symbols of Islamic teachings in order to prevent the
emergence of the radical teachings with religious symbols, prosecutors and judges to
enforce the law fairly. In addition to the State Secretariat of data above, there are few
records of the arrest of the perpetrators of terrorism in Indonesia is also collected,
including:
1. Taufik alias Dany Bin Abdul Halim, named as a suspect and detained on August 9,
2001 - Actor Atrium bomb explosion Monday (1 August 2001);
2. 2. Abbas was captured in Tasikmalaya on September 11, 2001 - Actor Atrium bomb
explosion Monday (August 1, 2001);
3. Umar Faruq Al Yemeni, was arrested in June 2002 in Bogor and sent to be sent to the
Air Base in Bagram, Afghanistan at the request of the U.S. government - as an
operator suspected Al-Qaeda in Southeast Asia;
4. Ustad Abu Bakar Bashir was arrested and named as a suspect on October 18, 2002 associated with the recognition of Omar Al Faruq told the Police Headquarters Team
in Afghanistan as well as one of the Bali bombing suspects;
5. Amrozy arrested in East Java on November 5, 2002 - Bali bombers (October 12,

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2002);
6. Abdul Aziz alias Imam Samudra was arrested at the port of Merak on November 26,
2002 - Bali bombers (October 12, 2002);
7. AK Gufron alias Muklas Huda bin Abdul Haq alias alias Sofyan was arrested in
Klaten on December 3, 2002 - Bali bombers (October 12, 2002);
8. Cecelia alias alias Hambali Nurjaman Riduan Isamudin arrested in Thailand on
August 12, 2003 - suspected of masterminding a series of bombings in Indonesia;
9. Jabfar (WN malaysia) was arrested in the village Grinsing Batang, Central Java, on 5
February 2004, based on the testimony of Amran bin Mansur was arrested Jabfar alias
Andi Saputra - Actors Marriot bomb blast (5 August 2003);
10.Iwan Darmawan alias Rois was arrested in Bogor along with three of his colleagues
(Hasan alias alias Agung Purnomo, Sogir Anshori Alias, alias Apuy Saipul Bahri, on
November 5, 2004 - Bomb explosion Brass Performer (embassy Australia 9
September 2004).
Judging from the result, law enforcement has shown encouraging results, but the
performance of an institution other than the police in preventing acts of terror is still not.
Despite the many suspects were tried and punished, terrorists still exist and thrive
following the situation and use the new patterns in its action to avoid a police chase.
The public has only seen the results that the police had arrested and uncover
terrorist networks and bring him to justice, but do not see the difficulties faced by officers
in the field because of the limited time specified detention legislation (Soetriadi,
2008:197) . Still the amount of load and expectations of all parties for the performance of
the Police on a number of terrorism cases further indicates that all components of
government, private and especially public is still not working collectively (collective
action) to inhibit, prevent, combat and eradicate terrorism. In addition to the Police,
Detachment 88, BNPT, TNI, BIN, and a number of other components of the government,
the community also has a very important role in uncovering terrorist networks. Assistance
given balanced information society in a number of cases has proven to help speed the
movement of security forces to arrest terrorist suspects. Role of the Department of
Religion and faith-based institutions are also indispensable in helping to build and realign
the values of true religion. Can be imagined so great impact if all components together to
build confidence in dealing with terrorism.
It is believed that the act of terrorism should be conducted to give a domino effect
into other areas. Towards the economy in which investors and tourists will be scared to
enter, will trade barriers that would have damaged the economic order. Then millions of
workers lost their jobs, rampant murder and other criminal acts, the more difficult to
obtain peace. Social life would be chaotic, even country can be destroyed due to a chronic
economic dependency because all state property is sold to foreigners.

Organizational Dynamics understanding of terrorism as a strategic step

Counterterrorism Policy in Indonesia
In preparing and improving anti-terrorism policy in Indonesia, the Government at the
level of institutions need to examine more deeply how the dynamics of terrorist
organizations in carrying out acts of terrorism over the long term ini. Purpose expected

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the government can easily provide views and information widely to the public about
terrorism itself.
Dynamics of terrorism itself can in indetifikasi in several components, namely
root Causes, Causes trigger, terrorist activity, government activity, and the decline of
terrorism. Points of focus is the "government activity". Where government activity can be
hit at least reduce it terorisme.Namun activity also can easily lead to the root of the
problem (root cause) of new tools and triggers (trigger cause) new terrorism itself. Of
course, if we know the answer to the question how to influence the dynamics of the
warrant and believe terrorism can be marginalized.
However, many factors affect each situation in which terrorism can flourish.
Therefore, government action related to terrorist activity is of paramount importance, and
proved that every state must be identified with a unique emphasis on avoiding the dangers
of terrorism in a much larger (catastrophe).
Figure 1. Model Dynamics of Terrorism (2008:52)
End of
Terrorism /
Organization
Decline

Root
causes

Government
Activity

Trigger
Causes

Terrorist
Activity
Referring to the above models, researchers need to explain sighted root Causes
Causes and Tigger. Two elements of the cause of terrorism is ever put forward by Randy
Borum (2003) that discusses the Psychology of Terrorism. Based on literature studies, it
can be identified each of the 5 grounds of roots and trigger Causes of terrorism. The
specific cause of these two categories based on the most common aspects to fundamental
factors, such as the following:

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Table 2. Causes Roof differences with Trigger Causes

No
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Root causes
Rapid modernization and urbanization
are strongly correlated with the
emergence of ideological terrorism
Lack of Democracy, civil liberties and
the rule of law is a precondition to
many forms of domestic terorism
Historical antecedents of political
violence
Repression by foreign occupation of
colonial powers

Trigger causes
Events that call for revenge or action
(i.e. contested elections, olice brutality,
etc.)
Lack of opportunity for political
participation
Condrete grievances among a
subgroup of a larger population
(articulated clearly by a leader figure)
Importance of belonging to a strong
group for development of personal
identity
Peace talks

Perceived feelings of discrimination

based on ethnic or religious origins
Source : Insitute for Safety, Security and Crisis Management (2008:9).

The next point is the focus of where the cycle can be broken is a terrorist activity.
The most important fact that increases the productivity of government which in turn have
a big impact, as described in further cycles. Another reason the importance of this point is
the consequences of terrorist activities can result in mundumya terrorist activities.
The third point is the decline itself can suddenly bring up the roots or the trigger
tool baru.Karena in fact, the relation between the decline and re-emergence of terrorism
can not be dismissed. Furthermore, the decline can certainly lead to a terrorist
organization is missing altogether, and this can happen at any moment and event.
Constant interaction of the above factors has been proven that a single element
can have an impact on the element lainnya.Oleh Therefore, the model can be selected to
represent the relationship between komponen.Government activity, terrorist activity, and
the decline is the place where all problems come together . choice of methods such as the
internal dynamics of terrorist groups {internal dynamics of a terrorist group), geopolitical
conditions of a country (geopolitical circumstances), the cause of legitimacy (legitimacy
of a cause) and various other aspects of the situation combined with a pattern of antiterrorism policy in which it is made. Therefore, knowing the root and trigger interrelation
Causes and Causes for decline is absolute and necessary, but should also emphasize the
uniqueness of a priority.

Potential Challenges Counterterrorism Policy In Indonesia

Involvement in international relationships and the influence of the globalization of the
world, making Indonesia directly or indirectly be affected by current changes in ideology,
economics, politics, and international security. International security policy is dominated
by the superpowers to combat terrorism, acts of terrorism lead not only to domestic
security issues superpowers originator of the policy of war against terrorism, but also a
problem for a country that has relations with the superpowers. Embassy bombing in
Australia, although it occurs in Indonesia, but it is a message indicating disapproval of
terrorism against Australia's foreign policy. Similarly, the Embassy bombings in

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Indonesia in France, indicating a specific message to Indonesia who make policy

unfavorable to terrorist organizations.
Meanwhile, the terrorist activities of the local or domestic bemuansa have more
character spesifik.Peledakan bombs at houses of worship, government offices, homes of
law enforcement officials, or other public places tend bemuasa politics and racial
intolerance. Jealous legal proceedings against the former executive and legislative
officials in areas suspected of committing criminal acts of terrorism have led to a series of
terror to law enforcement that contains the message to stop the terrorism law. While the
bombings in places of worship such as churches or mosques tend to be aimed at pitting
the religious groups in society. Efforts would provoke the anger often managed to burn
religious groups, so the horizontal conflict, unavoidable. Although the current tends to
decrease the incidence of local terrorism, but the execution of legal process that is not
accompanied by a security guard raises potential acts of terrorism bomb. Therefore, in
any legal proceedings a political crime and terrorism, the government has made more
stringent security measures.
The attitude of prudence the government of Indonesia in preventing and
combating terrorism, it appears from the establishment of special institutions to deal with
a growing terrorism in the country in recent years, these institutions include:
1. Intelligence
Apparatus coordinated by the National Intelligence Agency (according to Presidential
Decree. 6 of 2003), who has conducted and coordinated intelligence activities and has
even formed a Joint Terrorist Analysist (JAT), which seeks to uncover terrorist
networks in Indonesia.
2. Police danTNl
Unit's performance has improved their anti terornya.Upaya arrest of the alleged
terrorist network in Indonesia in accordance with applicable law still gets
controversial opinions and reactions of some groups of people.
3. National Council for Combating Terrorism (BNPT)
The new agency was formed in 2010 (according to Presidential Decree No.46/2010) is
under the coordination of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security.
4. The International Cooperation
Various attempts have been made, among others, cooperation with some countries
such as Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Filipinos, and Australia, even countries like
the United States, Britain, Canada, France, and Japan.
In addition, increasing the ability of various anti-terrorism and intelligence units
in the use of primary sources and information networks is necessary in order to establish a
professional anti-terror apparatus and integrated from the Army, Police, BNPT and BIN.
Furthermore, international cooperation is necessary for enhanced due to cross-border
terrorism is a problem with network and path not only in Indonesia.
A lot of the policy gaps that need to be corrected material, considerations and
challenges in developing a pattern of government anti-terrorism policy in Indonesia.
Issues such as law enforcement is still weak against the evil system of terrorism; the
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sympathizer of terrorist groups, the weak level of public awareness on the modus
operandi of terrorists, and the ability of security forces in early detection, deter, prevent
and arrest terrorist groups still constrained both equipment and coordination in the field is
the biggest obstacle facing the current government.
Besides the above constraints, there are many more challenges to be faced by the
government and related public policy of terrorism in Indonesia, both regionally and
nationally (Poetranto, 2007:3):
1.

Regional challenges
At this time there is no universal legal definition of the term terorisme.Hal raises
a lot of debate about the implementation of a rule to a matter that is not yet clear
definition hukumnya.Ketidakseragaman This definition makes it difficult to determine the
international law which are used in the prevention and settlement that eventually
delivered to each country to finish it.
Indonesian law enforcement and the security system, used by the smugglers for
smuggling weapons into Indonesia to target areas of conflict such as Aceh and Poso. The
number of ports that do not have a license to operate a slit for the newcomers with easy in
and out of Indonesia. Outposts on the border immigration office can also be easily
penetrated. Geographical factors are also major obstacles in monitoring every activity of
government immigration. For this immigration issue, Indonesia does not need to adopt an
extreme way in which Americans in the face of the entry of newcomers in a very tight
even tend to be irrational because the principle of excessive suspicion of strangers.
To answer these regional challenges, a model of cooperation between institutions
Police, Immigration, and a number of other relevant agencies, including elements of
society need to be addressed through cooperation kembali.Baik cross-agency operations,
regulation, up to the level of human resource availability.
2. National challenge
In describing the national challenge, at least there are several dimensions that
need to be further highlighted, including:
a. Ideology
The ideology of the spotlight early, when they wanted to map out the challenges
of terrorism policy in Indonesia. In a previous review, the main thing underlying the
emerging modern terrorism today is nothing but ideological identity. The indication is the
presence of sekelompqk people who aim to change the ideology of Pancasila with other
religion-oriented, liberal or socialist / communist. There are religious groups attempt to
insert Islamic law in a constitutional manner, its main goal is to make Indonesia as an
Islamic state in which all rules should be based Islam.Psikologi terrorism has never been
analyzed by a number of parties where the main motive of the terrorist acts that occurred
more than a decade is a takeover of power.
b. Political
Problems of implementation of regional autonomy and regional divisions in
several regions in Indonesia dipaksakan.Pemaksaan impressed this desire is one form of
distortion of politics in Indonesia, which in turn develops the issue of the emergence of
the threat of national disintegration. Democratic process is not supported by the culture of

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political participation will lead to arrogance, want freedom without limits and lead to
disintegration. These conditions are conducive to the development of conditions that will
pemaksaaan terror.
In addition, the wide perception of freedom of association in Indonesia has
unwittingly led to a pattern of growth and spread of Islamic-based community
organizations teaitama is so significant. Need to be thought together, that without
intending to negate the rights of individuals or groups in setting up an association, the
Government as the ultimate authority is entitled to identify the existence of community
organizations tersebut.Karena it is not possible, the group could potentially be the basis of
further terrorism.
c. Economy
Prolonged economic crisis that hit Indonesia resulted in the fragility of the
economic system of trade competitiveness global.Semakin far behind from the ability to
have the economic bargaining power in the eyes dunia.Berakibat in significant increases
in poverty and in turn the people to choose its own way is the path of radical terror
violence regardless of the casualties of the economic berdosa.Motif not clear the main
reason.
d. Social and Cultural
Advances in science and technology, especially information and communication
on the one hand improve the welfare of the public, on the other hand can affect the
erosion of national spirit, a sense of patriotism, to defend the state of consciousness and
awareness of the interests, personal or group interests rather than public interest. There
still exists a group of Muslims wants to enforce Islamic law as the foundation of the
nation of Indonesia through a series of activities of formal and non formal and not
infrequently in the extreme radical dlakukan. Its influence lies in the harmonious relations
between religious communities that are vulnerable to this cause strife and conflict
between religions. In order to bridge the social problems, the mass media play an
important role in directing public opinion widely and accurately.
e. Defense and Security
The increasing escalation of conflict in several regions in Indonesia are still
potential areas, such as Poso, Papua and some other areas. Cases of illegal logging,
money laundering and securing natural resources from illegal practices and other
economic activities will lead to the disruption of security and stability. That is, the public
distrust of the security forces and law enforcement more viscous.Currently, the Institute
has played a major role in the handling of terrorism cases in Indonesia is considered
Indonesia.Meskipun Police is working to its full potential, the rain is still a lot of
criticism. Polri.Derasnya criticism directed at the institution have shown that police can
not work alone in dealing with terrorism.

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Figure 2. Model of Terrorism Prevention and Response

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Policy
Implementation

Factors that
influence

Collective
Action

Prevent and respond to

terrorism

These forms
of terrorism

Involvement of
Stakeholders

Security and stability and

development

Conclusion
The fundamental problem of prevention of terrorism is actually located on all levels of
stake holders keteriibatan the bekepentingan in the response to terrorism. Policies are still
to be overcome and not in the form of prevention. The role of each institution still have
not found a clear co-ordination point. Besides the development of coping mechanisms are
no longer in line with movements pergkembangan terrorism in Indonesia. Moreover,
grassroots behavior problems are not easily reached by terrorism countermeasures system
that is in the realm of aberrations ediologi and socio-cultural system of Indonesia. This is
easily ex-convicts terrorism found its way back along with a cadre of new terrorism.
Prevention mechanism has not been established in a neat system, and runs on each sector.
Therefore it is important to be noticed by all parties to the existence of a
sustainable model / network (networking) in the prevention (preventive) acts of terrorism
by making use of collective action (collective action) and form a system that has a
binding force (policy) for all stake holders .

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Indonesias Public Administration: Dramaturgy, Corruptive,

and Hypocrisy

Wima Yudo Prasetyo

Abstract: A drama which played a variety of theater performances always has expectation to
bring audiences in the game emotionally laden situations. Each character player, the protagonist
or antagonist, is given the same burden of responsibility for creating an inner resonance of
audience appreciation as well as a measure of the level of the audience for drama even though all
parties are fully aware that al is just a drama. What is the end of the story may not be a fantastic
as the dynamics of the story which rotates in the flow itself. Anticlimactic, maybe so, actually there
lies the challenge of a play and the ability to test the role players. Public administration is
certainly not desired to show his face like that, because of the problems facing society is a reality,
not a drama. But what can be said, public administration never want to be judged that they do not
afford, act, and give any solution or maybe incompetence, until all the way to do just a show and
make sure that they do not remain silent over what was to become a public issue. Some of these
efforts are consistent with what is maybe needed and which is in fact done, but not a few who did
not touch the issue until the imaging efforts would be misleading and give birth to dramaturgy.
This paper narrates the outpouring of thought as well as the inner face of the display of public
administration in Indonesia who have done so impressed by the performance of improvised, halfhearted, routine, and formality. Not only that, the face of public administration also is
predominantly characterized by rampant corruption and a strong hypocrite. What is the cause,
how it forms, what the factual case, what are the implications and how the concept of handling
will try to be constructed in this paper.

Keywords : Public Administration, Dramaturgy, Corrupt, Hypocritical

Introduction
Empirical discourse about how the governments performance to face various problems
and their challenges was a subject matter that continuously be an inclusive part of
development phase of its discipline concept. On the other hand, maybe it is boring, but in
another it forced the public administration have to transform to strengthen its work
capacity. In fact, the capture attached to reciprocal relationship pattern with its character.
In this case, public administration capture of developing countries is a good capture to
discourse as spotted by some theorist as Farazmand (2002) within his book
Administrative reform in developing Nations which gave a description at once a
comparison upon reformation process which was happened at some developing nations.
Batley and Larby (2004) exposed the changes of government role in several developing
countries in term of public service, or the newer as like Berman (2011) did, by describing
some public administration in Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Macau.
For developing countries, Public Administration concept which closed to
comparative approaches and ecological studies, delivered the Development

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Administrative that was urgently re-discussed. The recognition and even academic
recommendation which had been voiced loudly by the experts in order to the countries
were really able to produce the suitable system for their own ecology, seemed to be liquid
and disappeared attended by global governance trends. The Global management seemed
to be a declaration upon public administrations sovereignty problems, that wasnt on its
own environment.
How about Indonesia? As the others, it is also a hot issue where various theories
which are debatable according to the ecological context. Indonesia is a very inspiring
public administration capture to awake and accuse the excitement of contemporaneous
theories which are compared to the reality in a positive view. The reason is the findings of
asymmetrical view between theory and facts, the facts and ideology, the statements and
the actions, the measurements with the hopes, the images with the reality. Finally, those
would be centered to the suitable model of administration constructed. Are they still same
with the descriptions of Riggs (1964) and Heady (1995), where the administration of
developing countries were characterized by imitative, deficient, productive orientation,
discrepancy? Have they focused on the constitution philosophically? And have they
answered all of the citizens hopes and needs?
In this context, the Indonesians are facing with a big challenge together with
critical waves and disappointment violence about the government works in the last
several periods. Although there were different problems and casuistry, the response of
disappointment still become public issue that growing continuously. The accusation by
giving a label as failed state, autopilot state, or no-aim state which often sounded should
not be replied frontally as a truth. Nor, by contesting and denying the accusations with
confrontational argumentation is not a right action either. We need a space to unity the
arguments objectively so that the unproven accusation by the concept of Chomsky (2006)
that the government as a state personification has been failed to carry out its basic
function could be placed exactly.
This paper is describing the basic character of Indonesian administration in the
last several years by observing problems, the pattern of problem solving and its factual
results. It is more empirical reflection rather than analysis with strong theoretical
building. The first resume points to the current crucial issues that Indonesia public
administration must confront them, and also an exposition about the governmental
patterns or trends and the basic sketch of Indonesian public administration nowadays.

Current Issues of Indonesias Public Administration as Social Realities.

Since 1998s reform, the public administration has been changing on its structural and
procedural, equivalent with politics reformation occurred. It could not be ignored that the
national order of life is focusing on the progressive things. However, it is difficult to
refuse that the very great problems are still following and produced by the public
administration itself directly even in this upcoming 13 years of reform. First, a
governance problem that in the practical level is not as good as the concept theoretically,
which in fact is delivering Indonesia to a struggle between nationalism and
internationalism, market and nation, sovereignty and addiction. Unfortunately,
internationalism, market, and addiction are the winners. Second, the administration that
also as the great problem of the country is a political distrust, which seems to resist social

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lubrication between the government and its society. Another, political communication
patterns of the government are non-substantial communication even leans to settle a
problem rather than finding solutions. Poverty, unemployment, and some social-economy
prosperity problems are could not be ignored as a big complication. Third, attractively
here is where the irony of a great concept and the national development policy goes along
with the appreciation to the administration. Indonesia got noisy cheers from international
world; both in its economic performance and growth of democracy, but internal slander,
criticism, and disappointment are swifter. The national development problems seemed to
be intercourse phenomena that are spotted sharply, politics, economy, law, and socioculture. Economy sector has been represented by losing is sovereignty since the
penetration and adoption of neo-liberalism ideology. Politics field has also worried with
the fact that the spirit of nationalism was weakened by the cartel of political pragmatism.
The clouded face of the law development could not be hidden by the existence of ad-hoc
institutes which have unclear functions beside the unfinished yet law mafia cases that
involve some politicians and administrators. Fourth, an issue which is no less magnitude
is corruption that still continues to make the government records embarrassing
achievement, since it becomes precisely uncontrolled when the government has been
completed by several judicative institutions and stronger force of transparency. The
government with its bureaucracy; is still getting criticism not only because of the
corruptive manner, but also the select slash allegation in enforcing the rule of law.

The Trend and Basic Patterns of Administration Behavior

Some questions should be submitted, what should be done then when a stack of problems
those become public demands and insistence? Is there any strong desire to prove the
commitment in that problem solving and what is the administrative behavior would be
produced? At the very least, before we point to the real efforts, we should take a look first
at the administrative behavior which is made by the governments responding patterns to
the accusations, allegations, and any other dissatisfaction views of its performance. First,
there is an impression that the government does not realize to have a lot of serious
problems, meant everything is all right. Second, the government is always convincing its
sooth to the citizens. Third, the government is always on its confidence and pride to the
performance, even sometimes it is over. Fourth, the government often thinks that
criticisms are political efforts of needs. It is precisely the government does the
politicization on the certain groups demands and movements. The government tends to
defensive and denies a lot of cases criticisms, so that impresses those are totally wrong
and related to certain groups needs. The government is also delighted to rise
confrontational arguments to defeat outers allegations which unfortunately the
substantial truth are dubious. Government is even shrewder in conducting propaganda
with the stereotype and labialization against parties deemed to disturb the serenity of its
life. The term freak people expressed the Government's response to demonstration,
black hawks and carrion-eaters launched the expert staff President responding to
accusations of religionists about public lies by the Government, slander spreaders, and
coward, is a long list of terms that are frequently used by Government to do the counter
attack on the criticism and protests against. Government often do stigmatization or
negatively labeling a certain groups as a counter attack, or even an early attack to give a
negative image for various actions against the policies and show the Government's

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position as the oppressed, persecuted, and slandered. This kind of issue-handling pattern
is to drain the energy of the Government only from the side of scrimmage perception,
imagery, discourse, with absolutely no substantive in touch, even more solve the
problems. In fact, it is impressed a deconstruction as the mode that is deliberately
designed as the Government strategy to deal with criticism in the hopes that tire scene
polemics can cover the weaknesses and limitations of the substances. Government's
penchant for forming temporarily new institutions in responding to emerge issues, such as
forming teams or task force did not too sterile from the attitude of dramaturgy, that is
generally reactive, instantaneous response, and multipurpose that is not clear in the end. It
did not stop there; dramaturgy drove the Government to be hypocrite upon problems that
never been solved. The handling of wild corruption practices involved the public
administration was not optimal due to the hypocrisy.

Dramaturgy: Closeout Discourses and Images, Poor Essences

A word dramaturgy in the term of public administration, first was disclosed by Henry
(1988) on his book Public Administration and Public Affair, to describe a situation where
the public administration often faces problems with devices who as if did a great job with
incredible results but in fact did not create the impression of that efforts. There are some
things that make dramaturgy giving negative implications to an organization. First, the
organization is diverting and being distracted its attention to main problems. Second, the
organization would not be able to solve the problems which whack it repeatedly. Third,
the organization would never work optimally. Fourth, dramaturgy tends to direct the
organization in hypocrisy, formalistic, and lips service.
The term was originally attached to individual's behavior, in its development
brings into a reflection on organizational behavior and gives the affirmation to
relationship between individual behavior and its contribution to the establishment of
organizational behavior (Robbins,...). Nowadays, dramaturgy is more can be seen in the
institutional Government, not in the context of individual. The terminology of dramaturgy
seems to be very click as often voiced by the society to the political imagery as the
Government did. The Government with procedural approaches and protocol rules often
held a press conference that even using attributes, forums and state facilities only to
reveal the problems that are not only trivial but also not clear of intents and purposes.
There are some cases which strongly indicate the Governments dramaturgy. In the
economic sphere, it can be called that the Government touted the success of the
performance, when we see in the deeper scrutiny it did not provide bright spot to solve
the big threats to the economy of Indonesia. Normally, it is a peculiarity when economic
performance of Indonesia commended outstanding internationally, while domestic
discontent over conditions a wide range of economic and social welfare has appeared.
Macro-economic performance in recent years, which in fact is recognized internationally
by the increase and its acceleration and growth rate is even more powerful compared to
neighboring states, in point of fact has not been able to answer the question of the real
economy on the micro side. The growth rates with an average of 6.2% in the last two
years, the stability of joint-stock price index (IHSG), the stability of exchange rate value
in the range of IDR 9,000-9,300, increasing foreign investment, exports increased to
generate foreign exchange surpluses, have not been able to respond to issues of poverty,

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unemployment, the purchasing power that continues to decline, or the deficiency access
to education and health for the poor (Yustika, 2012); (Prasetyantoko and friends, 2012).
According to Yustika (2012), behind the high growth figures, there is a fact that
economic threat, which is very serious, which if it is not resolved it will drown the
national economy. First, it is related to the data and the fact that the structure of
Indonesia's economic high growth only occurs in non-tradable sectors, while at the base
and tradable sectors i.e. agriculture and industry, there is a very significant decline;
second, the foreign financiers drove the force of the economical growth which reached
from 63% in 2000, 80% in 2009, and 71% in 2010. This fact at the same time undermines
the stating argument that Indonesia did not attract foreign investors; third, political
alignments and banking supports for credit economy micro, small, and medium
enterprises sectors are very weak (freefall from 54% in 2000 to 22% in 2010); fourth, the
liberalization of the financial and banking system is very worrying. Data in June 2011
shows that foreign banks took control of 50.6% of total assets reached IDR 3,065 billion.
Dramaturgy happens is when all arguments the Government breathed good news
about the performance of the economy as the boasted achievements, and the connoisseurs
are the foreign major financiers, while tens of millions of Indonesia society just being
spectators. It also happened in the case of protection against the labor of Indonesia
abroad. Of course it is still fresh in our memory, that the truncation case of Indonesian
labor in Saudi Arabia occurred when the President gave the oration at the hearing the UN
some time ago. The fact that it is precisely the emergence of case by case gives strong
rebuttal that the Government's efforts are not as serious as its statement, including in the
case of the labor shooting by the troops of Malaysia which was thought in wrong
procedurally. Labor protection issues which responded with a policy forming the National
Agency for the Placement and Protection of Labor of Indonesia (BNP2TKI) still show a
penchant for Government to just make up a new institution in fact poor function and do
not touch the essence of the problem.
Dramaturgy, some time ago, also strongly colored oil and gas case, alternative
energy policies and energy sovereignty, to spur down the road action of society. The
option of raising fuel prices, as a policy instrument to secure the state budget and also
open the gate for alternative energy development as revealed by the Ministries, as if, was
something extraordinary and crucial. Whereas, if we examine the increase in fuel prices
was actually just the easiest shortcut to cover Government policies that did not want to
trouble finding other policy alternatives. Every Government regime in this country has
just been repeating that while policies to develop energy simply into a plan without real
action to make it happen, for example, plans to build new refineries, and or renewable
energy innovation. The Government statement said that we cannot develop alternative
energy, due to subsidized fuel prices is cheap, and is simply euphemism and forgiveness
to the failure of the Government to manage energy innovation. The Government should
do and prove that innovation, not even raise subsidized fuel beforehand, while energy
development policy is still under wishful thinking. The coaching community
organizations that issue heralded the Interior Ministry also gave the same note.
Community organizations significantly declined due to the distance from the coaching
concept, but rather merely socializing. In fact, an administrative dramaturgy attached to
the Government's efforts in personally identifiable. Imaging, in fact, is just the impression

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of wanting to be delivered and the perception of outside parties to the Government.

Imaging is merely an attempt to form perception and opinion outside parties for itself.
Imaging and concrete efforts would form a justification and an impression of perception.
Automatically, when the facts and the reality are not coherent, inappropriate, and not
proving what we want to, then it is going to create lies of public administration and as the
result, the Government continues to struggle with the same issues all the time without
serious handling.

Corruption and Administrative Complications

We cannot hide the face of the Indonesias public administration from corruption
offender sketch domination on all levels, all ranks, and the unit of the government. Of
course this does not infect the whole administrator, but the facts give an overview of how
these diseases are very severe and become a reflection of the right for a previous
administration of Indonesia. Data in 2009 gives information that in the span of five years
(2004-2009) the number of cases of corruption that goes to the Attorney General as much
as 3000 cases, which continued to rise even up to 100% each year. Other more recent data
showed that in range January to August 2011, the Attorney General's Office, the High
Prosecutor's Offices, the State and the Branch State Prosecutors of Indonesia have
handled the crime of 1,026 corruption cases which entered investigation stages
(Republika Online, 2011). The Interior Ministry released official data (quoted from
infokorupsi.com) indicates that up to the year 2012 recorded 173 regional head stuck up a
problem corruption with range status from witnesses, suspects, accused, until convicted
person. The still fresh data also shows that 7 out of 10 governors in the region of Sumatra
Island swept up corruption, and some of them have been enjoying life behind the trellis.
In the last two years, corruption perceptions index Indonesia version of
Transparency International are at figure 2.8 with 110 of 178 countries ranked in 2009 and
2.8 with rank number 110 of the 180 litigant in 2010. While the version of the Political
and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd (PERC), Indonesia has a corruption perceptions
index 8.32 in 2009 and 9.10 in 2010, as well as placing it as a litigant in Asia under
Vietnam and Philippines (Republika Online, 2011).
The amount of money from corruption cases resulted in a fantastic figure, which
of course is very valuable if channeled to the benefit of the people pro. Clearly illustrates
that corruption had been a real, deep and chronic undermining the potential capacity of
the Government to meet the needs of national development financing. Limitations of
power support the state budget still must be coupled with a real potential for corruption.
As a result, the community has yet to feel the benefits of financing development directly
through the instrument of state budgets (APBN and APBD). Corruption has been
presenting deadly complications not only for the image of public administration but also
for creating a real ability is supposed to be built by the administration. Agenda and design
build innovative governance be something utopian when chronic corruption diseases
cannot be prevented nor even treated. Mentality and corruption coupled with the
Government's penchant for closing the financing needs of the construction by loan or debt
(Purohit, 2007). Next is a decrease in the fiscal implications of flexibility because the
consequences of mortgage payments that are placed above other government
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Corruption drastically reduces tax revenues, forcing government to find

other avenues for financing government expenditure, including borrowing.
Future fiscal flexibility is reduced, because servicing of debt has to be given
priority over other expenditures. This creates a vicious circle endangering
fiscal sustainability. (Purohit, 2007)
It is very horrible conditions; mentality and corruption they do with "heart" and
blindly in almost all state budget allocations such as education, health, social assistance,
even sectors that are supposed to be the answer to the needs of the direct response and
emergency conditions in society.

Hypocrisy: The Masked Truths

We view that the incompetence and unassertive administration with its wide range of
suffering diseases is something impossible (much less recognized) to show significantly.
With these conditions, the Administration will seek all means to cover the limitations of
substance so that outsiders could not figure it out. Unfortunately, the Administration did
not seriously attempt to treat the ulcers, but only just cover it, starting from how the
creation of the issue to divert attention, the statement that "the winds of paradise" exhale,
dramatization, dramaturgy, the threat of Government until the Government figure by
displaying different between speech, actions, and results. Mask of truth and politeness
will also trap the public administration, by presenting narrative strands that are normative
in reality "much roast from fire", that is hypocrisy.
The condition raises our questions about characteristics, or distinctive mental
attitude of hypocrite government that is a sub-social system of the larger social system.
That is Muchtar Lubis (1977), a prominent journalist, who gave the initial views about
Indonesian's characters generally. One among the many characters, mental attitude, or
distinctive character of Indonesian is dominated by hypocrisy. A characteristic that
describes a penchant for saying something that is not on reality, full of pretense, so that
the other faces of the other back. A hypocrite hides something secret well by winding up
expression, add them with lies, until it doesn't seem obvious meaning. Although it is
painful, harassing, and even just a prejudice, but it is very difficult for us to deny this fact
of figure and face public administration Indonesia today.
The success of the Government covered the essence of the matter a case with lies,
tends to encourage the behavior to return to do so in the case of the other both as a
deliberate choice or due to a stuck in no other option. The reason is that the essence of an
issue likely to have relations with other issues, not independent so that production will
reproduce the other lies. It can ensnare and trap the public administration vulnerably, so
that there will always be a lie to cover another lie. Some time ago the religious figures
accused to the Government that the album has a lot of hypocrisy and lies of the public.
They do not entirely true nor wrong. However, they took the risk too great for their
reputation by an accusation without presenting valid data. Unfortunately, the attitude of
the Government which does not provide proof, but instead it had picked to make a
counter attack.
Hypocrisy always appears in normative statements which are not in accordance
with empirical symptoms, so it confirmed the promises without realization or from the
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which indicates hypocrisy of Indonesias public administration is when the Government

promised to promote and develop the micro, small, and medium enterprises, at the same
time the Government was doing the liberalization of the financial sector and the banking
sector. As a result, support in financial for micro, small and medium enterprises freefall
up to only 22% (Yustika, 2012). Another example, when the Government said very
seriously and assured will be on guard leader in the fight against corruption. But on the
other hand, the Government was not being able to intervene in any proceedings against
law enforcement. The Government with all the completeness of its bureaucracy tools was
still offered itself as sources of corruption.
In another matter, Government also often asks people to downsize in a specific
consumption patterns. But the Government also showcases how to scatter state money for
something that is not substantial for improved performance. Procurement of car service
ministries and state officials shortly after the formation of the Cabinet and the presidential
plane that was reportedly purchasing budget of foreign debt, the renovation of the Palace
of the Union, has made budgetary efficiency promises a dream like during the day. The
Government probably did not really want to do a bit of Hanky-Panky. But when the
Government keeps these plans with promises of silly dreams without any adequate
evidence, then this is just adding to the bathwater coffers investment for increasing public
distrust.
We also should be aware to the truth of the Government's commitment in
advancing the sector of agricultural base. The Government has set the base strengthening
agriculture and self-sufficiency programs as program working 100 days of Government.
In fact this is just a figment because it is difficult to accept the fact that the Government
has really built up the agricultural sector. Dwindling agricultural land without the
realization of the promise of opening a new paddy fields area, neglecting the welfare of
farmers, surrendering fertilizer distribution policy to market, slacking off agricultural
extension functions that is continue and not optimal in the era of reform, raiding the
agricultural commodities that even can be done at anytime, doing nothing with the land
reform implementation, is a long list of Government's commitments irony in advancing
the agriculture sector. The Government tends to produce policies that deny the very
nature of the natural resources that we have.
Thus, the questions that arise are why public administration should continue to
reproduce the hypocrisy? Is it always profitable and what are the benefits? Why
hypocrisy needs to be discontinued? Hypocrisy is essentially an attitude of trying to hide
the incompetence and laziness on one side and Government efforts to persuade the
Government's actions over the demands of the community. The Government will
continue its actions by explaining rationality demands of society, but behind it all the
Government tries to hide its incompetence and aversion so that what appear on the
surface are normative expressions. For certain circles and in certain situations such a
pattern is indeed backfire, but on the other hand when they come face to face with the
audiences who are permissive, pragmatic, apathy and apolitical would be quite effective
to create a certain perception of Government. In the short term, the hypocrisy is indeed
able to save a lot of energy and resources. In other words, the Government can easily be a
hypocrite when confronting the permissive society is indeed with the condition that
eventually can be profitable for imaging and support. But in the long run, hypocrisy will

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only invest the public's expectations on the size that would accumulate "bill of proof"
over all government appointments. A huge gap between what the Government presented
realities is going to be deciding a high low trust or public disappointment. But basically
the hypocrisy would only increase the level of disappointment and distrust of the
community to the Government.

Conclusion: Dramaturgy, Corruption, and Hypocrisy as a Challenge of

Governances Innovation
Dramaturgy, corruption, and hypocrisy has become the dominant configuration of public
administration faces, Indonesia is the attitude and behavior of an administration based on
the orientation of the narrow power; not on performance orientation, for-profit, and
mental character personalities are not honest all of which only benefit his group only.
That is, there is no social policy orientation or shared. Using the analysis of Fukuyama
(2007), it is impossible for an institution which is basing its behavior at individuals and or
a group of people actions over a common interest, to produce social capital or sociability;
one of the dominant things is trust. In turn, the distrust will cause social organization
barren in creating prosperity.
Dramaturgy, corruption, and hypocrisy in public administration are the source of
the emergence of Indonesia public distrust, and this is a big problem because of distrust
emerging from all aspects i.e. competence of performance (dramaturgy), moral and
mental (corruption), and the distinctive character or personality (hypocrisy) and in the end
it makes the country cannot afford to give prosperity in society. The practice of
dramaturgy, corruption, hypocrisy and distrust of dimensions as the exposure led to Nye,
Zelikow, and King (1997) as they reflect the community's distrust of the United States to
their Government. They called the distrust to the Government which was indicated by the
economic discontent, political, and social.
The question is how public administration gain trust as the capital base to be
innovative governance, when society precisely views the public administration through
the dramaturgy, corruption, and hypocrisy, many produced public mistrust? Or any other
question, how innovative programs public administration support public confidence that
will determine the course of the innovation process itself? Indeed the Government can
just go straight on or principled show must go on, but the dramaturgy, corruption, and
hypocrisy keep counterproductive even intimate to innovation administration. Call it a
case of vertical social when the Government planned to raise the price of fuel which was
the real issue that basically the public no longer has sufficient confidence to the
Government about the reason in doing so, including mistrust towards energy policy
agendas. The condition also occurred in a fairly trivial matter polemics surrounding the
plan organizing the concert singer from Canada, Lady Gaga, in Indonesia. The
prohibition was not to grant permission to the basic viewpoints of moral appeal, raised the
distrust of the community, while the Government still continues to produce other moral
issues.
A commitment to uphold the competence, performance, and innovation as the
key to the success of the public administration of the 21st century as revealed by (...)
requires the cessation of all forms of dramaturgy, corruption, and hypocrisy of public
administration today. Heavy duty public administration is discontinuing the corruption

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habit, dramaturgy, and making hypocrisy. The Administration should build things based
on the Constitution, working on the tasks what should be done, measure and evaluate
them, and deliver them in a transparent on which has been achieved and so which could
not be achieved. Policy indicators and programs are instruments for knowing real levels
of rationality and the relationship between efforts and outputs. The Government must
deliver them all to the public honestly and create a lot of dialogue for communication, so
it is far from the impression of unilateral claims.
Reordering system and political constellation, including political, process
enforcement, enforcing rule of law by the institution that the people are indeed "upright
moral", the formation of the Government Cabinet machine, selection and structuring of
bureaucracy and its individuals, are important parts that determine the values, whether
anti-corruption, anti-dramaturgy, and anti-hypocrisy, or the Government thus continues to
reproduce them? Who they are, and for whom they work, what they are supposed to do,
with what kind of qualification they should work, how to make sure they are working,
what are the consequences if they don't work, are questions that give the frame of
political, managerial, and operational values to prevent a new outbreak of maladministration.

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Initiating Deliberative Policy as Inovation for Government in

Democracy Era

Yahya Zakaria45 and Paulus Israwan Setyoko46

Master Program in Public Administration

Jenderal Soedirman University
[email protected] and [email protected]

Abstract: When democratization wave overwhelmed on Indonesia, it was changing and also
influencing almost entire aspect of social life. It perceived a shift from centralization to
decentralization system which emerging its own opportunity and challenges. For government,
specifically on public policy, the change towards decentralization raises a great challenge,
because democracy era provide openness of information to the public through various media, also
widely a freedom for expression and opinion of the public. Therefore, it undirectly raises a
demand for citizen involvement in policy process. With this condition, the government should be
able to adapt and innovate, so that a variety of challenges can be managed and turned into an
opportunity for realizing good governance. In contrary, there are several steps that initiated by
government for increasing citizen participation in public policy cannot be able to prove an
effective citizen involvement, so we urgently need other innovations that can really involve citizen
and absorb their aspirations. One of the feasible innovations is deliberative public policy for
response the demands of citizen involvement in the democratic era. That innovation relies on two
main pillars; government and citizen, both of them require emerging cooperation and reinforcing
equality position in public policy process. Furthermore, with these innovations, conflict between
government and citizen that often occur in public policy process will be able to minimize, and also
the government will reinforce strong and democratic governance. This paper will discuss the idea
of deliberative public policy, as well as tracking of public space, as a medium of citizen and
government convergence.

Keywords: deliberative public policy, public involvement, public sphere, democracy

Introduction
In the midst of democratization waves, demands for openness information, freedom of
expression and opinion more prominent and become facts that must be faced, because the
openness, transparency and involvement are main principles on democracy. Not only that,
democracy causing a polar shift from centralization to local autonomy, also widening
discretion of public officials in the local government, which the local government has the
right to manage and regulate their own autonomy region. In some matters, the central
government exercise control over local government through general regulation.

45
Beneficiary of Beasiswa Unggulan Scholarship, Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry
of Education and Culture, the Republic of Indonesia
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Professor and lecturer of Master Program in Public Administration, Jenderal Soedirman University

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Openness, transparency, autonomy are the values that change many sides of the
social life and require a response from the government and citizen, as those who have an
important role in governance practices. The progress and changes in our social life always
require an answer. Through a change towards democracy, governance urged to be able to
adaptive and flexible, no longer apply the old pattern or style of centralization, as in the
previous era.
In practice, the wave of democracy brings diverse challenges and opportunities
that must be faced by the government and citizen with an appropriate way, if both of them
are not able to face with appropriate way, the challenges and opportunities will turn into a
threat. In other words, the government and citizen should be able to manage the
challenges that rising from the democracy to further strengthen governance, not vice
versa. One of the important aspects that must be responded with appropriate way, in order
to create strong governance in the era of democracy is public policy, because public
policy is the intersection domain of government and citizen interests.
However, recent public policy has not been able effectively to be an intersection
for the interests of government and citizen, because the government has a more dominant
role than the citizen. The role of inequality, public policy is still dominated by the
interests of the government, while citizen interest is not clearly articulated. Various social
conflicts that occur, either vertically or horizontally, is one of the evidence of
ineffectiveness of public policy in absorbing and articulating the interests of the citizen.
Synergy between citizen and government is not happen. Moreover, it also indicated the
lack of spaces for citizen involvement in public policy, and the lack of awareness of the
government to view a citizen as equal partnersor the subject policyin the era of
democracy.
The problems, as we see before, needed a breakthrough in governance, especially
in public policy to minimize social conflict, and to optimize the challenges that comes
from democracy. One of the breakthroughs that urgently to realize is deliberative public
policy which will provide real spaces for citizen involvement, as well as providing public
space, as the space of intersection between the interests of citizen and government, and
also build synergies both of them. Deliberative public policy is a conception that can be
applied in the middle of a democratic political system, and also in the midst of
multicultural social system, like Indonesia.

Deliberative Public Policy and Governance

Theoretically, the public policy is a slice of the governments domain as the holders of
authority and the citizens domain as the provider of authority. Both domains have their
roles that integrated, not separate from one another. This was revealed by the Riant
Nugroho (2011: 96), (public policy) any of state or government (as the holder of the
authority) decision to manage public life (as the sphere) in order to reach the mission of
the nation (remember, the nation is consist of two institutions: state and society)
At this point, the definition is pointed out that public policy is a slice of two
domains, the government and citizen. Slices between these domains, often known as
citizen participation or involvement in public policy, which in its development, slices
between these domains is always growth and change from time to time. E. Vigoda (2002)

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reveals that there is a process of evolution in the context of the interaction between
government and citizen. He described the initial process of evolution, where the position
of citizens as subjects and rulers as public administration, shifted towards citizens as
voters and as trustees of public administration, then shifted again to the citizens as
clients/costumer and public
administration
as
managers, then citizens
as
partners and public administration as partners, most recently, as owners and citizens as
subjects of public administration. From an evolutionary process, it will create a pattern of
interaction between citizen and government that different from one another and has a
different quality of community involvement.
In the context of the deliberative, public administration (government) and citizen
is a partner with an equal roles and based every decision on a consensus between
government and citizen to reach an understanding. Through equality of roles, citizen dan
government is a subject that able to actively participate and have the same authority in
determining a public policy. Furthermore, Vigoda (2002: 529) states that government and
citizen as a partner has a meaning, "...negotiation, participation, cooperation, free and
unlimited flow of information, innovation, agreements based on compromises and mutual
understanding, and a more equitable distribution and redistribution of power and
recources...".
From the process of formulation, implementation and evaluation, government and
citizen are actively involved in conveying the ideas and critics in order to attain a goal of
public policy. To ensure passage of the process, the government and the citizen should
use the participatory reasoning, not manipulative and domination reasoning. Not only
that, the government also not allowed to positioning himself as the superior. On the other
hand, citizen should also position itself as a partner who has the power, not only as an
object. Through the equivalent position, the dialogue for reaching understanding will
create and produce policies that articulate the interests of government and citizens
(Pierce, Neeley, Budziak; 2008; Fishkin & Luskin, 2005).
Deliberative public policy is built on a basis of equality of roles between
government and citizen, and dialogue for reaching understanding. If both are able to
strong, then the deliberative public policy will move towards to the ideal point. Public
participation will actually happen, and the government will shift its role, becoming
citizens partners in formulating, implementing and evaluating a public policy (Gutmann
and Thompson 2004: 3-7).

Government's Role in Deliberative Public Policy

In the deliberative conception, the government has a role as a driving force to realizing
citizen participation in its various forms, so the role of government is not passive, but
actively creates conditions that will increase citizen participation. Encourage public
participation process is done by providing an opportunity for people to fill the spaces of
engagement in public policy process, from formulation to evaluation. In addition, the
government also ensures that there is a participatory involvement, where people are given
the authority and equal rights with the government. As formal legally, the government
makes regulations that are clear and detailed set the position of the government and
citizen in the public policy process (Fouke, 2009; Escobar, 2009).

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In reality, the current national and local governments use the Minister of
Administrative Regulation Number: PER/04/M.PAN/4/2007, to regulate the process of
public policy and community involvement. However, in the regulation, the citizen is
involved as a part that only has the authority to provide input and advice, without any
authority to reject or change the policy (Minister of Administrative Regulation, Number:
PER/04/M.PAN/4/2007, Appendix 1, paragraph IV-VII), resulting in the authority,
citizen only serves as the inferior side in front of the government. The Inferior side is seen
in the absence of an equivalent authority in the decision making process of a public
policy, where the government hold control and sole discretion to establish a public policy
of the formulation, implementation and evaluation.
In a deliberative perspective, the Minister of Administrative regulation still
patterned technocratic, procedural, bureaucratic, and using domination and manipulation
reason, namely giving full authority to the government. In the meantime, citizens are not
given equal authority on stage formulation to the evaluation in a public policy
process. All interpretation, analysis and conclusions on an issue of public policy under the
authority of government, and only government have the authority to decide. If in a
process of public policy, government and citizen cannot reach an understanding, the
Minister of Administrative regulation are set authority of government be able to
unilaterally decide the final result.
The problem shown that absence of regulations which can ensure participative
involvement of the citizen, even the existing regulations tend to reduce the citizen
authority, until an equal role cannot be realize. In a deliberative public policy, equality of
roles and authority among stakeholders is absolutely necessary, without any gaps, which
the government and citizen are encouraged to pursue the point of understanding that will
be acceptable for both of them. At this point, the government seems does not have a
strategic step to involve the citizen in regulations of the public policy process.
Although not the only decisive factor, but the legal-formal aspect is needed to
ensure establishment of citizen involvement in public policy as participatory process. On
the other hand, deliberative public policy also positioning the government as servant
leadership, which the government actively engaged to conduct political education for the
citizen, so they will know well about their rights and obligations, particularly in the
public policy process. As the servant leadership, the government also must have the
vision to build a citizens collective consciousness, where the citizen will be encouraged
to minimize their individual interests to collective interests.
The concept of servant leadership does have a lot of value, but there are several
fundamental values that can maintain practice of deliberative public policy, namely
listening, empathy, awareness, persuasion, commitment to the growth of people, and
building community (Greenleaf, 1970; Andersen, 2008). Through these values, the
government urged to act with empathy, common sense, and aims to build strong and
independent communities. Through empathy, the government will see a problem with a
lot of perspective, and using the citizens perspective which they lead. Through listening,
the government will be more sensitive and responsive to the demands and will of citizen.
The application of servant leadership in the long time will build trust between the
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appropriate strategy, especially in the midst of a corrupt and bureaucratic system of

governance, like Indonesia. With a growing of trust between government and citizen, the
governance will be stronger. As social capital, trust is the main capital in the practice of
deliberative public policy.
In the context of social capital, Wallis & Dollery (2002) considered that the
government which actively build and mobilize social capital to encourage a collective
consciousness of society, considered as an government with activist function, namely
governance that support and build social capitals consistenly which will support the
implementation of deliberative public policy. In view of Wallis & Dollery, a good
relationship between the government and the citizen will strengthen and also sharpening
the understanding each others.
It can be concluded that the government has a role in legal-formal and non
formal, which formal-legal role is to ensure citizen participatory involvement through
legislation, then, in non-formal is applying servant leadership, build trust and encourage
citizen awareness towards higher level, collective consciousness. At least, activist
functions of governance have an aims to build social capital.

Citizens Role in Deliberative Public Policy

As one of stakeholders, citizen has role as partners of government in the formulation until
evaluation of a public policy. Between government and citizen have a synergistic
relationship and support each other to achieve common goals that have been set.
However, this relationship can only be built through concrete engagement of the citizen,
also governments collective consciousness. Without it, a synergistic relationship between
citizen and government will not happen.
Citizen involvement in governance, theoretically divided into two paths, first,
electoral engagement, like candidate and electoral competition, second, involvement in
political action, like petitions, demonstrations, and other (Eveland & Scheufele; 2000). In
the midst of democracy era, the two paths is a medium for citizen to participate and
influence the public policy, until the citizens demands and aspirations can articulated by
the government. In reality, the path of political action is often used to force the
government, through its various forms, a constitutional form to unconstitutional
form. Talisse (2009: 36-38) noted, there are four typologies of citizenss political
action, relocation, rebellion, civil disobedience, and petition. The fourth type of action is
often initiated independently by the citizen for open up the spaces of participation.
Citizen is ussualy taken involvement path through organizing individuals into a
community or organizations that bond by a vision to achieve the desired goals. Not only
that, in the organization is also happen a institutionalization of the individual values that
will be convert into a binding collective value. These values will guide the organization
members behavior and attitude towards an issue or phenomenon.
Through deliberative public policy, citizen are not viewed as an individual, but
collective creatures who organize themselves to be able to involve and engage in a spaces
of participation, as described in the previous paragraph (Pusey, 2003; 16). So,
organization or association assessed as a manifestation of the collective will, where an
individual's interests no longer dominate (Fouke, 2009; Barker & Martin, 2011). To

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achieve the deliberative process, citizen organizations are encouraged to delegate one or
more of its members as a form of political representation in public policy process, which
will become a partners of government in implementing the policy. In this way,
deliberative public policy is not apply both conventional pathway for citizen involvement,
but a new democratic path of involvement, which pursue an understanding through
dialogue between government and citizen (Escobar, 2009).
However, how about the mechanisms that can ensure citizens delegation and
representation in the public policy process? At this point, the government plays an active
role to set limits and criteria of citizen organizations, as well as the delegations, ranging
from the type of organization, the vision of the organization up to the level of
education and occupation of its members. The Government is also urged to ensure the
involvement of citizen organizations that have a different (counter) opinion to the
government, not only citizen organization that have pro-government opinion. With the
representation of the two opinions, it is expected that the dialogue generate understanding
and minimizing social conflicts that could potentially occur in the future.
The involvement of two opinions; pro-opinion and contra-opinion, in public
policy process is the main point that must be done, because dialogue to reaching
understanding will happen if two opinions can represents as equal dialogue participant. In
practice, deliberative public policy must be able to involve the most citizens extreme
poles in the society to engage in dialogue and seek understanding, so that local and
central government should actively look at and mapping various citizen organizations
before implementing deliberative policy.
Citizen representation in the deliberative process of public policy should
prioritize a groups or community that directly affected by a policy, as well as vulnerable
groups, like the poor, workers, farmers, and others. In public policy with a high level of
externalities, like the natural resources or fuel oil policy, the government should prioritize
groups or community that will be directly affected and vulnerable; in addition, the
government also must prioritize the citizen organizations representatives from the poor
region and disadvantaged areas.
With these mechanisms, public policy is expected to be able to articulate the
citizens interests, minimize social conflict, chaos and other obstacles that could
potentially arise. Not only that, the mechanism of delegation or representatives will also
realize the direct control of citizen, in which a delegation or representative of citizen
organizations should be able to provide information related to a policy for the
organization and other community at large. Then, they can account performance for their
organization, and society in general.

Public Sphere and Reaching Understanding Dialogue

The intersection of government and citizens delegation in the process of deliberative
public policy is in the public sphere, where citizens delegation and government will
conduct a series of dialogue and diplomacy toward the achievement of consensus and
understanding between citizens delegation and government. In the public sphere, all
participants being a subject to do open and equitable communication processes, with
consensus approach in reaching a deal that respect majority or minority opinions (Fishkin

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& Luskin, 2005). By consensus, citizens delegation and government must reached an
"agreement" and understand the problem completely, because if there is one participant
still not agree, deliberative process can not be able to continue and public policy can not
afford a legalized by the competent authority. At this point, there is a balance of power
relations, which will force the reason and orientation of the participants' to promote
common interests, or things that are broader than self-interest and groupinterest (Escobar, 2009).
In this context, Jurgen Habermas called the process of reaching an understanding
as a communicative action with consensus-oriented reasoning, where the communication
process between participants using the equivalent principle for reaching understanding
that acceptable for all participants (Pusey, 2003). In other words, Habermas considers that
social integration can only be achieved through a process of communicative action that
led to achievement of consensus. He noted,
reach understanding [verstandigung] is considered to be a process of
reaching agreement [einigung] among speaking and acting subjects it has
to be accepted or presupposed as valid by participants a communicatively
achieved agreement has a rational basis; it cannot be imposed by either
party, whether instrumentally through intervention in the situation directly
or strategically through influencing the decision of opponents
(Habermas, 1984, 286-287)
Through understanding between subjects or participants, a communicative action
can happen, but if participants use coercion and deceit approach, then communicative
action turned into a strategic and instrumental action that will not lead to consensus, but
rather oppression and fulfillment of personal ambition or personal goals (self-interest). In
public policy process, if there is no equality of roles and authority among citizen and
government, will create an dialogue with instrumental or strategic orientation, then public
policy is not product of consensus, but instrumental or strategic product that favor of selfinterest. In this case, Habermas (1984, 285) divided social action into a typology as
follows :
Table 1. Types of action
Action orientation

Oriented to success

Oriented to reaching
understanding

Action situation
Nonsocial

Instrumental action

----

Social

Strategic action

Communicative action

Furthermore, the use of strategic actions in public policy process will ultimately
lead to interest conflict, because a lot of interests that will not articulated and deliberately
negated. In fact, the public policy process through strategic action, will causing social
unrest and conflict horizontal, like the law of anti pornography (UU APP), spatial policy
and urban street vendors (PKL) as well as budgeting policy (APBD/APBN) are often held
unilaterally and cause social unrest.

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In Judith E. Innes and David E. Booher conception (2003, 33-59), the process of
reaching understanding and achieving consensus happen in the space that called authentic
dialogue, where all participants of dialogue who have a sharp differences in interests
should be open with each other to find interdependence of interests in a meeting point.
The meeting point are interconnected and interdependencies of interests, where an
interest will find difficulties to achieving goal without cooperation with other interests. At
this point, participants with different interests will be urged to cooperate with each other,
in order to realize common interests. Authentic dialogue methods convert the difference
of interest into cooperation through excavation of problems to find interdependence of
interests.
Furthermore, understanding and consensus in public sphere is seen as qualitative,
rather than quantitative voting, like "yes" and "no" answer, which all participants
discussion who have different interests are be able to accept decision with understanding
and consciously accept the differences that occur. Mary Parker Follett (1942, 198) call it
in a conference we have participation when we have related thinking, not merely
voting, which only registers opinions already formed according to Follett, the process
of dialogue in public sphere is not pursue an approval, but understanding of each
participant, so the participants who can not agree with result or decision can accept
consciously, as a rational choice to be taken.
Consensus in dialogue can only be achieved with presence of facilitator who will
guide dialogue to reach consensus. In this context, a dialogue facilitator does not have
authority over participants, but only guiding dialogue process. However, facilitator should
have an expertise to create an open and equal discussion atmosphere, in which each
participant able to reveal their arguments and also critics without feeling awkward or
uncomfortable. Judith E. Innes and David E. Booher (2003, 37-38) describes,
the facilitator must manage discussion so that participants feel
comfortable and safe in saying what is on their minds even if they think
others will not like it As for comprehensibility, a good facilitator asks for
clarification or examples, tries experimental rephrasing of ambiguous
statements and asks for elaboration as needed
Finally, there is an important point that should be noted, that the public sphere
does not tolerate any intervention or hegemony from one stakeholder; government or
citizen, because if the public sphere has intervened, it would not create a consensusoriented dialogue. Public sphere as intersection of government and citizen interests must
be maintained as free and democratic sphere.

Participation in Deliberative Public Policy

Deliberative public policy encourages citizens involvement toward a higher point (Blair,
2004), where the citizen can continually engaged in public policy process, capable to
accessing the information widely, capable to control a public policy and actively evaluate
the policy. Under these conditions, citizen participation is no longer merely an unsecured
participation, but a real participation that guaranteed by the government and regulation. In
this way, the citizen will have power beside the government, as equally (Friedman; 2006).

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With the real participation, citizen will have an effective control, especially for
monitoring maladministrative practices in governance. In addition, citizens also have
enough information about the policy that can minimize manipulation potential by those
who monopolize information. Political education process also runs in deliberative public
policy, because citizen will be given wider opportunity to actively participate in the
process of public policy (Nabatchi; 2010).
Finally, deliberative public policy is one alternative that can be applied in
Indonesia, despite living in multi-culture with a sharp distinction. As an innovation,
deliberative public policy can change governance practice, as well as prevent and
minimalize maladministrative practices that become an endemic in Indonesia, one of
them is corruption.

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