scholarly journals Capacity of Local Institutions in Good Governance Implementation at the Local Context: The Case of Sleman Regency, Indonesia

2019 ◽  
pp. 502
Author(s):  
Bagus Wahyu Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Partial Solution ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
Village Level ◽  
Local Problems ◽  
The Village

The implementation of good governance at the village level is an essential element in shaping good governance at the district level. The practices that have been carried out at the village level are considered to be a reflection of what governance has originated from. In the midst of the implementation of decentralization policies, village communities are an integral part of the political dynamics in Indonesia. Villages with various local institutions have an essential role in managing local issues. In this research, data is mainly analyzed through a qualitative approach. Some quantitative analysis through scoring and descriptive statistical techniques are also conducted. Data collection methods are used as follows: documentation, observation, surveys with questionnaires, in-depth interviews, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). This research identifies the Village Government has sufficient capacity to carry out its duties in village development. However, the realization of its capacity to solve local problems is still limited and only a partial solution. Weak coordination between institutions and limited budgets is the main problem found in study sites that hinders capacity realization in solving local problems. Furthermore, local government has made little effort to develop rural institutional capacity. So far, it only emphasizes capacity building for village officials, while other institutions only get little attention from the local government.

scholarly journals Mapping of Waste Management Planning Based on Society and Geographic Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-56
Author(s):  
Niluh Widyaningsih ◽  
Shunsuke Sasaki
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Waste Management ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Local People ◽  
Village Level ◽  
Household Solid Waste ◽  
The Village

Household solid waste is the major environmental issue, not only in big cities but also in the suburban areas. Setia Asih Village location is in Kecamatan Tarumajaya, Kabupaten Bekasi. Bekasi is closed with Jakarta and it has unique characteristics, such as dual market economy; administration system; and social culture of the local people. Setia Asih Village has tremendous unmanaged household solid waste. It covers the land and river. This research paper used qualitative approach due to the limited of statistical data on the village level in Indonesia. The preliminary observation showed that local people do not have any knowledge or information about managing their household solid waste. Their local government does not have any responsibility to manage the household solid waste on the village level. It becomes local people responsibility. There is lack coordination among stakeholders in household solid waste management at Setia Asih Village. I conducted the solid waste management training to 300 people and Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with each Dusun (lower level than village) representatives. I found that local people have solutions to solve their household solid waste problem. Local government builds a new waste bank as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from one of the state-owned enterprise.

Understanding political participation in West Africa: the relationship between good governance and local citizen engagement

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 136-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kelly Ann Krawczyk ◽  
Jennie Sweet-Cushman
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression Model ◽  
Citizen Engagement

Strengthening citizen participation in West Africa is an increasingly important aspect of democratic development – especially in mitigating setbacks arising from poor governance. This article uses Round 4 Afrobarometer data to explore what stimulates local-level participation by examining determinants against the backdrop of eight West African nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Ghana, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal. Using a negative binomial regression model, our results are evaluated within the framework of good governance, and show that local context, specifically relative to citizens’ perceptions of and attitudes about the performance of local government, matters when it comes to local political participation. Points for practitioners This study provides public administrators with a framework for understanding what drives local-level, non-electoral citizen participation in West Africa, and helps them understand how to increase local citizen engagement and build a more democratic society through the pursuit of good governance principles. In addition, this study highlights the critical importance of local government performance, and the role of citizens’ attitudes and evaluations, in local civic engagement.

scholarly journals The illusion of ethics for good local governance in South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ernest Ababio ◽  
Shikha Vyas-Doorgapersad
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Ethical Framework ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
The Public

Ethics, the legislation and upholding of good conduct by public officials is a sine qua non for sustenance of good governance and service delivery. The White Paper on the Transformation of the Public Service 1994 identified the need for a code of conduct in South Africa as an essential element to enhance high standards of ethics and professionalism. In 1996, the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa prescribed the values and principles of Public Administration. Subsequently, the Public Service Commission developed a Code of Conduct in 1997. The legitimacy of local government is based on the same principles of ethics and professionalism as that of the national government. It is imperative to implement an ethical framework for social and economic development at the grass-root level. This article examines the theoretical terrain of ethics in public management and posits that, whereas there exist some state-of-the-art legis lation that regulate the conduct of public functionaries at the local government sphere, outcomes of ethics in practice are rather unethical and illusive. There is therefore an advocacy for the need to intensify implementation of ethical guidelines for councillors and municipal employees. The fiduciary, management, operational and accountabil ity framework is further upheld through the implementation of a code of conduct for local officials. Theoretically, the framework should be scientifically accountable and practically feasible in implementation.The article recommends the need to strategise measurable implementation plans, conduct the on-going fraud risk assessments and sensitise the community through education and training regarding good governance and the code of ethics. The approach used is descriptive, though analytical.

scholarly journals Examining Auditing as an Essential Element of Financial Management and Good Governance in Local Government

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Sindisile Maclean
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Financial Strategy ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Key Issues

The purpose of the article is to address issues of auditing in the context of financial management as a contribution to good governance. Generally, not all local governments have effective and operational audit units and committees. As a result, auditing is not used as an essential element of good governance and this leads to bad audit outcomes like disclaimers and adverse opinions. The bad audit outcomes in local government have motivated the researcher to conduct the study on auditing. There are internal factors within the municipalities as well as external factors that are of interest and directed the researcher to have desire and commitment to make a contribution in this particular field of research. The key issues, amongst others, are principles of financial management, financial strategy, auditing functions such as forensic auditing, fraud auditing, forensic accounting and detection of fraud, including accounting systems and auditor’s role. This article will also attempt to reinforce existing theories and add value to local government financial discourse and good governance.

Kajian Good Governance: Studi di Pemerintah Nagari Simarasok Kecamatan Baso Kabupaten Agam Sumatera Barat Tahun 2011

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
Auradian Marta ◽  
Raja Muhammad Amin
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
National Level ◽  
The Village ◽  
Research Show

This research backgrounded by achievement Nagari Simarasok government to role model villagein Indonesia at 2011. This study describes implementation Nagari Simarasok government sosuccesfull to get predicate the best village in national level. It used qualitative method withinformation and date were obtained indepth interview key persons likes wali nagari, kepalajorong, socialite, local government, private sector, and civil society and from the documentsavailable in the village office. The results form research show that Nagari Simarasok governmenthas been practiced the principle of good governance and coordination with private sector andcivil society. Synergi of the governance actor is the key Nagari Simarasok government succesfullat 2011.Keywords: Nagari Simarosok, good governance, governance

scholarly journals Functioning of Local Government in Bangladesh: Legal and Practical Spheres

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 389-397
Author(s):  
Abu Jakaria Nishat ◽  
Dmitry Popov ◽  
Shanjay Kumar Mukharjee ◽  
Avakova Olga Victorovna ◽  
Bikram Biswas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Recent Time ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
Fundamental Part

Local government is a fundamental part of Government and undeniable part of development in all spheres of a country. While most of the constructions in the worlds pronounce various provisions of having local government, it’s got more significance in recent time. Moreover, without overall participation of the population of a country, development of all sectors can’t be achieved. Participation of grassroots people are encouraged and ensured by local institutions. It also provides the opportunities to the population oriented of making policies and implementing decision better for them which is ultimately a step forwarding sustainable development. Since the time of independence from Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh has local government system in the constitution of the country. Various amendments regarding local government have been brought basically when regimes changed. Thus, till to date, the constitutional provisions have been far dream from the reality. In the very root level the local government established maintaining the constitutional provisions can extend the practice of democracy. Thus, following constitutional scheme and to enhance good governance at all levels of the society, it’s ripe time for the concerned authority to be more conscious to establish local government.

scholarly journals The Transformation of Values in A Catfish Folklore

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 211-233
Author(s):  
Uril Bahruddin ◽  
Qomi Akit Jauhari ◽  
Nur Faizin ◽  
Muhammad Widus Sempo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Phenomenological Research ◽  
Community Leaders ◽  
Educational Values ◽  
Moral Value ◽  
Village Level ◽  
The People ◽  
The Village

Industrial developments have brought many significant changes in various fields of life, especially agriculture and education. It seems that the transformation of the agricultural sector and fishpond farming in Medang Village, Glagah, Lamongan are affected by the catfish folklore that keep the people concerned for generations. This is a phenomenological research and the results are descriptive and qualitative. The data are described and interpreted hermeneutically. The results indicate that the catfish folklore contains a number of educational values that dynamically developed along with the people's beliefs about the folklore as a myth. This transformation of educational values includes: the value of ubudiyyah, the value of the struggle in the life; and the moral value. This transformation occurs through the intervention of many parties, both internal and external ones, such as the local government, the elders, the community leaders  as well as educators. Other factors are technological development and the development of the fishery industry. This research suggests the stakeholders of the village level, districts, and regencies to make the folklore as a medium in learning the educational values. The society, especially the fishpond farmer at Medang village are suggested to preserve the folklore without preventing it to be known. The scholars and the artists can also bring this folklore to life and present it in a more interesting format, both in a pure and classic appearance and in collaboration so that it can be presented as a myth that has a profound meaning.

scholarly journals SISTEM PENDUKUNG KEPUTUSAN PENENTUAN PENERIMA BANTUAN BEDAH RUMAH DI DESA SENGANAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I Wayan Supriana ◽  
IWK. Teja Sukmana
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Village Level ◽  
Surgical Assistance ◽  
Standard Assessment ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Local Government Level ◽  
The Village ◽  
Government Level

<p>ABSTRACT<br />This study aims to provide an alternative decision to field surgical aid distribution in the village especially the Village Senganan . Currently the determination of beneficiaries surgical konvensioal still done by the local government assessment team . For the purposes of data collection for the selection of the applicant required an assessment made at the village level before submission to the local government level . Data from the prospective applicant eligibility assessment and then be submitted to the local government level . The basis of this research is the absence of a standard assessment submission acceptance surgical assistance at the village level . Assessment of prospective applicant for submission to the local government level only to the extent of the team estimates only village officials . The results obtained in this research is to get accurate information to log the applicant filing surgical assistance to the level of local governments.<br />Keywords : house surgical assistance , assessment standards , eligibility<br />ABSTRAK<br />Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan alternatif keputusan kepada bidang penyaluran bantuan bedah rumah di tingkat desa khususnya Desa Senganan. Saat ini penentuan penerima bantuan bedah rumah masih dilakukan secara konvensioal berdasarkan penilaian tim pemerintah daerah. Untuk keperluan pendataan kelayakan calon pemohon diperlukan suatu penilaian yang dilakukan di tingkat desa terlebih dahulu sebelum pengajuan ke tingkat pemerintah daerah. Data hasil penilaian kelayakan calon pemohon baru kemudian di ajukan ke tingkat pemerintah daerah. Hal yang mendasari penelitian ini dilakukan adalah belum adanya standar penilaian pengajuan penerimaan bantuan bedah rumah di tingkat desa. Penilaian calon pemohon untuk pengajuan ke tingkat pemerintah daerah hanya sebatas perkiraan saja dari tim aparat desa. Hasil yang diperoleh dalam penelitian ini adalah mendapatkan informasi yang akurat dalam mendata pemohon pengajuan bantuan bedah rumah ketingkat pemerintah daerah.<br />Kata Kunci: bantuan bedah rumah, standar penilaian, kelayakan</p>

scholarly journals IDENTIFIKASI KELEMBAGAAN LOKAL DALAM RANGKA IMPLEMENTASI DAERAH PERLINDUNGAN LAUT BERBASIS MASYARAKAT (DPL-BM) DI KOMUNITAS DESA SEKUNYIT KABUPATEN KAUR

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-125
Author(s):  
Redy Badrudin ◽  
Septri Widiono
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Local Institutions ◽  
Local Institution ◽  
Household Livelihood ◽  
The Village

This research is aimed to identify the local institutions as a basic for  DPL-BM implementation, located in Sekunyit  village,  Kaur Selatan sub-district, district of Kaur.  Qualitatif data obtained from Focus Group Discussion (FGD)  and Key persons who are resourceable dan knowlegeble in the term of local institutions. This research was done in February and December 2009. The results are (1) As a general the condition of Socio-Economics of Desa Sekunyit People doing the occupation Fishermen dan Farmers, especially  rainfed paddy, (2) Local institusion which is existing Farmer Group, coopperatives, Fishermen group, PKK, and religius group (pengajian), dan (3) DPL-BM institution founded is the modification of local institution. DPL-BM consisfs of DPL institution for men, Nafkah ganda group for women. (4) Rural goverment back up the DPl-BM through publishing the village rule about DPL-BM.Key words: local institution, DPL-BM, household livelihood

scholarly journals Social Accountability and community participation in Village Health Nutrition and Sanitation committees in Uttar Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 108-113
Author(s):  
Amith Nagaraj Bathula ◽  
Lakshmi Sripada ◽  
Lincoln P Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Village Level ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Village ◽  
Village Health

Background: A First step towards community involvement is Participation. The government of India under its flagship program, the National Health Mission, advocates and actively encourages community participation and has setup Village Health Nutrition and Sanitation Committees (VHNSCs) at village level. Aim & Objective: The objective of this paper is to examine “The Level of Community Participation in the Village Health Sanitation committees” in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Methods and Material: A cross-sectional mix method study was undertaken in 3 districts, covering 15 villages, in Uttar Pradesh between August to October 2019. The quantitative component included a pre-tested semi structured questionnaire. Further, Focused group discussion (FGDs) and key informant in-depth interview were undertaken for more information. Informed consent was collected from all the participants. The quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS 21.0 while the qualitative data was analyzed manually, based on themes. Results: The average size of the household was 5, 65% respondents were educated, 88% were Hindus, 47% were from other backward class and 50% had below poverty line cards. In the year 2019, 7% of the respondents participated in the Gram Sabha and 5% in village health nutrition and sanitation committee meetings. Statistically significant variations were noticed where less than 20% of the schedule castes and schedule tribes had lower participation than other castes in any of the village level committees. Lack of time was one the key reasons cited for non-participation. Conclusions: To ensure adequate participation from all castes it is important to schedule meetings at times convenient may encourage more community participation.

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