Operationalize The Concept Of Needs In The Context Of Government Welfare Policy In Indonesia
This essay tries to operationalize the concept of needs based on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in the context of government welfare policy in Indonesia. It will be explained about some Indonesia government policies to reach welfare society and there will be explanation of every program which is run in order to satisfy citizen’s needs. The discussion will be based on the type of needs and what programs are provided to fulfill those needs. The focus of the needs discussed are the basic (physical) needs, security and safety needs and esteem needs. There is no explanation about love and belonging needs and self-actualization need because it seems that there is no certain program which is intended to specially satisfy those needs.