INDONESIAN GOVERNANCE JOURNAL : KAJIAN POLITIK-PEMERINTAHAN

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION AND POLICY EFFECTIVENESS IN URBAN FLOOD MITIGATION: EVIDENCE FROM PALEMBANG CITY, INDONESIA

Rahmat Rafinzar — 2025-06-26

Urban flooding has emerged as a recurrent and escalating challenge in many Southeast Asian cities, including Palembang, Indonesia. Despite various mitigation efforts by local authorities, the effectiveness of such policies remains inconsistent, often due to limited community engagement. This study investigates the extent to which flood mitigation policies influence community participation and how this participation contributes to policy effectiveness. Employing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 81 residents across 27 flood-prone neighborhoods using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression models were employed to analyze the relationship between specific policy domains, particularly drainage improvement and waste management (P4), and levels of community engagement. The results reveal a strong positive correlation (r = 0.81) between P4 policy implementation and community participation, with regression analysis indicating that 67% of the variance in public engagement is explained by policy variables. These findings highlight the critical role of inclusive policy design, community-based monitoring, and education-driven interventions in flood risk reduction. However, challenges such as inconsistent enforcement and limited technological adoption remain. The study concludes by recommending the institutionalization of local task forces and curriculum-integrated environmental education to sustain community involvement. This research contributes to the literature on participatory disaster governance and provides actionable insights for urban policymakers and planners in the Global South.

ELDERLY FRIENDLY GREEN OPEN SPACE IN YOGYAKARTA: POLICY EVALUATION & WELFARE IMPACT

Ayu Fitri Khasanah — 2025-07-07

Along with the increasing number of elderly population, Yogyakarta City faces challenges in fulfilling green open space (RTH) that is friendly for elderly welfare. This study aims to evaluate the Yogyakarta City Government's policy in providing and managing RTH to enchance the quality of life of the elderly. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines the effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and relevance of the policy using William N. Dunn's policy evaluation theory as a framework. Data were gathered through interviews with the Environmental Service of Yogyakarta City. The findings of the study show that although the RTH policy has been regulated in regional and national regulations, its implementation still faces various challenges. Some of them are limited land, unequal distribution of RTH between regions, lack of elderly-friendly facilities, and minimal community participation in planning. In addition, constraints in budget management also hinder the optimization of RTH utilization. Therefore, a strategy is needed to increase accessibility, strengthen regulations, and actively involve the elderly in the planning process. With these steps, it is hoped that RTH in Yogyakarta City can be more inclusive and contribute to the welfare of the elderly.

OLIGARCHY AND DYNASTIC POLITICS IN INDONESIA

Jerry Indrawan — 2025-08-26

Democracy gives everyone the freedom to choose and be chosen in elections. However, democracy also does not prohibit someone who has a family relationship with a public official from being elected in the election. This discourse gives birth to what is called oligarchy or dynasty in political life, especially in Indonesia. In this country, oligarchic politics and dynasty politics thrive along with the rapid development of its democratic life. Oligarchy and dynasty politics on the one hand are opposed by civil society, but on the other hand, candidates for public officials who are related to the incumbent are still elected by the people. That is why the debate about oligarchy and politics in Indonesia is very interesting to be used as a study. The purpose of this study is to analyze the idea of the development of oligarchy and dynasty politics in a democratic medium, such as in Indonesia. The main finding in this study concludes two things, which are changes to the electoral system and revamping the political and campaign financing system. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method based on Winters' oligarchy theory.

EVALUATING LOCAL INNOVATION GOVERNANCE IN CIMAHI (2019–2024): TOWARD A MODEL OF INNOVATIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Dicky Febriansyah Rokhmat — 2025-08-26

Cimahi City is one of the local governments participating in the Innovative Government Awards (IGA) competition and has received several awards for its proposed innovations. However, the quality and quantity of innovations have slowed, remaining unchanged compared to other city governments. This study aims to evaluate innovation governance in Cimahi City from 2019 to 2024. This research employs the theory of Regional Government Innovation Design, as proposed by Irwan Noor, focusing on leadership, Organizational Climate, and Political Environment. The research employs a descriptive qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include participatory observation, interviews, and literature review. The results indicate that leadership, organizational climate, and the political environment influence each other. The regional head demonstrates a strong commitment to developing a regional apparatus capable of fostering innovation. Serious efforts are also seen in cultivating an organizational climate conducive to innovation through competitive approaches, awards, and regulations. However, there is an imbalance between the political environment of the regional head and that of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) in promoting innovation at the regional apparatus level. This situation must be addressed to maintain the stability of innovation governance in Cimahi City.

Implementation Challenges of the 2030 Africa Agenda on Zero Hunger: Evaluating Progress Toward Sustainable Development Goal 2

Jalika Darboe — 2025-08-26

Recently, reducing hunger has become a top priority on Africa’s development agenda. Despite efforts by governments and international donors, hunger continues to worsen across the continent. While much of the existing research has focused on the political and socio-economic drivers of hunger in Africa, few studies have explored the challenges faced when implementing policies aimed at addressing this issue, such as the 2030 Africa Agenda on Zero Hunger. This study aims to fill this gap by examining the integration, adaptability, and goal achievement of the policy using Richard M. Steers’ Effectiveness Theory as a framework. Qualitative data were collected through in-depth interviews, policy reports (2016–2024), peer-reviewed articles, and other relevant documents, then analysed with NVivo 12 Plus. The findings reveal barriers to integration caused by poor communication and limited consensus-building among stakeholders, and challenges in adaptation related to insufficient local contextualisation and capacity building. Concerning goal attainment, hunger has increased from 270.6 million to 295 million in 2024, food insecurity stands at 57.9%, and agricultural investments have decreased by 2.69%. This research contributes to the existing literature by illustrating how weak implementation can hinder policy goals, emphasising the need for more inclusive, context-sensitive, and well-coordinated strategies across Africa.