Journal of Government Science (GovSci) : Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan

Evaluation of Performance Accountability In Tourism Development: Case Study at The Youth, Sports and Tourism Office of Sidenreng Rappang District

2024-12-31T03:29:22+00:00

This study aims to evaluate the Accountability of performance in the tourism sector of the Youth, Sports, and Tourism Office (Disporapar) of Sidenreng Rappang Regency to achieve transparent and effective regional development targets. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data was collected through observation, interviews, and document analysis from June to July 2024 and analysed using the Nvivo 12 Plus application. The study results revealed that Disporapar had achieved most of the targets set in the 2023 Regional Apparatus Work Plan (RKPD) despite facing obstacles such as budget limitations and the quality of human resources. Priority programs such as improving human resource competence, developing tourist areas, and implementing various trainings have been successfully implemented and have a positive impact on increasing regional tourism attractiveness. Performance accountability assessments are based on five dimensions: legal and honesty, managerial, programmatic, policy, and financial. The findings show that program accountability is the most dominant dimension, with the success of most programs in achieving the set goals. Legal Accountability, honesty, and managerial Accountability also showed good performance, although there was room for improvement in financial reporting and transparency. In conclusion, the Accountability of the performance of the Sidenreng Rappang Regency Disporapar is quite good in achieving regional tourism development targets. However, improvements in several aspects are needed to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of program implementation and the fulfilment of accountability obligations to the public.

Bandung City in Child Protection Efforts: A Review of Policy Implementation

2024-12-23T08:04:39+00:00

This research analyses the implementation of child protection policies against child abuse in Bandung City in 2023 using qualitative methods and a narrative approach. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with officials of the Office of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (DP3A) and the Regional Technical Implementation Unit for Women and Children Protection (UPTD PPA), supported by a literature study. The results showed that the Community-Based Integrated Child Protection (PATBM) program, Senandung Perdana application, and intensive socialization had implemented child protection policies. However, policy implementation faces significant obstacles, such as limited human resources, only 16 counselors and advocates, and inadequate budget allocations. The high number of reported cases of child abuse not only shows the complexity of the problem but also reflects the success of socialization. This research emphasizes the need for continuous evaluation, increased resources, and cross-sector collaboration to ensure child protection policies' overall and sustainable effectiveness in Bandung City.

Efforts of the Penajam Paser Utara Government in Developing a Smart City

2024-12-31T03:45:37+00:00

This research is about the efforts of the Penajam Paser Utara Government through the Communication and Information Service in the development of a smart city. Departing from the potential, advantages, and capabilities of the region, Penajam Paser Utara is one of the regions that will develop its region into a smart city with the concepts of innovative governance, clever branding, smart economy, smart living, intelligent society, and creative environment. This type of research is qualitative descriptive research. The data in this study were obtained from field studies and literature studies. In the field study, an informal and unstructured interview process was used with an open interview technique. Interviews were conducted with staff of the Communication and Information Office of Penajam Paser Utara Regency and several levels of society. Not only that, the researcher also conducts observations in the field by being directly involved in observing and obtaining an overview of the problems to be researched. The data analysis technique tests the resulting data to get a conclusion. The results of this study show that the Penajam Paser Utara Government is one of the regions that is building a smart city through the preparation of a master plan and KLHS by referring to the 2024 Work Plan. Smart city in Penajam Paser Utara builds a city that can be integrated with a touch of technology to be ready to become a smart city supported by the capabilities and potential of the region.

Opening Governance: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Effect of E-Government Index on the Regulation of Quality on the Australian continent

2025-01-01T09:07:36+00:00

This research explores the relationship between the E-Government Development Index (EGDI) and the Quality of Government Regulation in Australian states. This study uses a quantitative approach with exposure to literature studies through Scopus and analyzes primary and secondary data. This research produced Online Service Index (OSI) p-values (0.388), E-Participation Index (EPI) p-values (0.764), Human Capital Index (HCI) p-values (0.000), and Telecommunication Infrastructure Index (TII) p-values (0.000) as predictors of Regulatory Quality (RQ). The use of the Smart PLS version 3 method and reliability and validity tests demonstrate the reliability of the proposed model. Statistical analysis yielded interesting results: EPI and OSI had no significant effect on RQ, while HCI and TII had a positive and significant relationship. These results provide insight into the factors influencing Regulatory Quality in the context of E-Government in Australia, supporting policy development to improve the efficiency and quality of public services. The research also contributes to an understanding of the impact of EGDI on governance and regulation at the state level.

Analysis of the Influence of Social Media on Community Participation in the Government Administration Process in Kulo District, Sidenreng Rappang Regency

2024-12-23T07:45:55+00:00

This study aims to analyze the influence of social media use, particularly WhatsApp, on community participation in the government administration process in Kulo Sub-district, Sidenreng Rappang Regency. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis using a descriptive qualitative approach. The results showed that WhatsApp improved communication efficiency between the community and the government, accelerated the service process, and increased transparency and accountability. Most respondents rated the use of WhatsApp as easy and the response of officers as fast. However, the study also identified key constraints, such as low digital literacy and limited technological infrastructure in rural areas. The implications of this study include the need to strengthen digital literacy through training programs for communities and government officials and the development of more inclusive technological infrastructure. This research makes a theoretical contribution to the e-government literature and offers practical solutions for technology-based public service innovation in rural areas.

Beyond Symbolism: Women’s Challenges for Substantive Representation in Budget Politics

2024-12-16T03:47:23+00:00

The presence of women in legislative institutions represents a form of symbolic representation obtained through general elections. Generally, there is an expectation from the public, particularly voters, that through the presence of women in legislative institutions, female legislators will focus more on issues that impact women. This research is an extension of previous studies on women in politics, where the focus has often been on the process of women entering political institutions. This study examines women's involvement in the budgeting process in Batu City, East Java. The research method used is qualitative research. Data was collected from document analysis, observation, and interviews with female DPRD (Regional Representative Council) members and local government bureaucrats. The findings show that the executive uses a technocratic approach to control the regional budgeting process. The budgetary board discusses the budget draft with the attending legislative members in the legislative branch. The budgeting procedure limits the participation of women legislative members in the budget committee. The participation of female DPRD members in budgeting is hindered by the dominance of political parties and the patriarchal culture within political parties. Not all female DPRD members on the budgetary board can be involved in the budgeting process; only senior politicians can join the budget committee. Thus, at the regional level, the representation of women in the DPRD is still in the category of symbolic representation.