scholarly journals The Public Relations of Armed Groups: Competition and Emulation in Multifaceted Conflicts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin James Knuppe ◽  
Matthew Nanes
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Government Behavior ◽  
The Public ◽  
Conflict Processes ◽  
Media Messages ◽  
Common Enemy ◽  
And Behavior

Research on rebel movements associates group fragmentation with infighting, spoiling, and defection as victory against a common enemy nears. In contrast, we show that pro-government militias (PGMs) face unique incentives which lead them to emulate government behavior. When confronting a common enemy, PGMs highlight their value by signaling their comparative advantage vis-a-vis the central government. As victory nears, however, PGMs act to ensure their survival beyond the conflict by emulating the rhetoric and behavior of state security forces. We illustrate these patterns through a case study of the Iraqi coalition against the Islamic State (IS). We collect a large corpus of social media messages from accounts associated with the Iraqi government, the Kurdish Regional Government, and the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a collection of pro-government militias mobilized to defeat IS. We find that the content of PMF messages shifts as conflict progresses. At the height of the IS threat, PMF messages played to the group's base and emphasized its distinctiveness from government forces. As victory over IS became more likely, PMF messages converged with government messages, increasingly emphasizing professionalism and eschewing sectarianism. This behavior sheds light on the changing incentives and constraints confronting PGMs as conflict processes evolve.

Who follows whom? A coincidence analysis of military action, public opinion and threats

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. 753-766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tim Haesebrouck
Keyword(s):  
Public Opinion ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Causal Connection ◽  
Islamic State ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
National Interests ◽  
Military Action ◽  
The Public

Does public opinion act as a constraint on military action, are ordinary citizens the easily manipulated targets of the public relations efforts of their governments, or does the general public react as assertively to threats as decisionmakers? This article examines the causal connection between military action, public opinion and threats. Empirically, it focuses on the pattern of EU member state participation in two recent military operations: the 2011 intervention in Libya and the operation against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS). Three competing causal models on the relationship between threats, public opinion and military action were derived from the scholarly literature and tested with coincidence analysis. The results of the analysis show that public opinion acted as a constraint on executives during the Libya operation. However, there was no direct causal link between public opinion and military participation in the operation against IS, in which both military action and public support were an effect of threat. More generally, the results suggest that the context of the intervention is decisive for the relation between threat, military action and public support. More specifically, whether public opinion constitutes a constraint on military action or is an effect of threats to national interests depends on whether these threats are clear and tangible.

scholarly journals ANALISIS PENGELOLAAN KOMUNIKASI KRISIS: STUDI KASUS PENANGANAN PANDEMIK COVID 19 OLEH PEMERINTAH PROVINSI SULAWESI TENGAH

Kinesik ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 265-274
Author(s):  
Edwan ◽  
Nurhaidar
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Crisis Communication ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Planning Model ◽  
Crisis Planning ◽  
The Public ◽  
Central Sulawesi ◽  
Public Concerns

The spread of the Corona Virus (covid 19) in Indonesia is increasing. Throughout 2020 the number of confirmed positive increases every day to reach hundreds of thousands of people. In Central Sulawesi, the number of confirmed positive fluctuates so that it becomes a serious concern for local governments. In a crisis situation, the provincial government has also taken a number of steps in terms of handling covid 19, especially in minimizing public concerns and anxiety in dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic. Crisis communication facing the Covid-1 pandemic in 2020. At the beginning of the emergence of Covid 19. The results of this study indicate that the Public Relations of Central Sulawesi Province has done a number of things, especially in the pre-crisis, during the crisis and a number of planning steps in the post-crisis. Several steps were taken in accordance with the technical guidelines of the central government and adapted to regional conditions and situations because they do not yet have a standard crisis planning model

scholarly journals Study of the Potential Sharing of the Electricity Subsidy by Regional Government

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-41
Author(s):  
Joko Tri Haryanto
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Electricity Sector ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The Public ◽  
Commercial Activities ◽  
East Kalimantan ◽  
North Borneo ◽  
Mapping Analysis ◽  
Readiness Level

The electricity sector has a very important role as a source of energy that is vital for everyday life, industrial activities and other commercial activities. To keep electricity prices remain affordable to the public, government allocated electricity subsidy in the APBN. Unfortunately, every year electricity subsidy is more swollen. Therefore needs to consider funding the electricity subsidy sharing mechanism with regional governments. To support these mechanisms, necessary to study and trying to see the readiness level of funding in regional government and the division of authority. By using the methodology of mapping analysis, it can be concluded that the judicial authority of the electricity sector although it has been submitted to the region, but still the absolute authority of the Central Government. Based on the Regional Fiscal Capacity analysis, Jakarta Province, East Kalimantan Province, Papua Province of West and North Borneo are areas that deserve to be a top priority. By using the analysis of the development of regional economic growth from 2008 to 2012, the recommended area is the province of West Papua with an average economic growth, approximately 23.28% compared to Jakarta by 7.75% and by 5.08% in East Kalimantan.

CYBER PUBLIC RELATIONS MODEL IN BUILDING A POSITIVE IMAGE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
pp. 121-134
Author(s):  
Hikmah Ningsih ◽  
Farid Umarella
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Provincial Government ◽  
Online Media ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The Public ◽  
Positive Image

The utilization of online media, known as Cyber Public Relations (CPR), is the online public relations activities for information dissemination using online media by government institutions as an agenda to build the image of the institution in the public eyes. The purpose of this study was to determine and analyze the model of Cyber ​​Public Relations and the obstacles in utilizing the online media of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government in building a positive image of the institution. The paradigm used in this research is the constructivist paradigm. This research is using a qualitative research approach with a case study research method. Data collection techniques include: (1) in-depth interviews (2) observations, and (3) study of relevant literature. The process of analyzing qualitative data is carried out in stages: data reduction, then presenting the data and finally verifying (drawing conclusions). The results showed that through two official websites, namely the official website www.jakarta.go.id as a data information center and www.beritajakarta.com as the official portal for reporting. In addition, it has a number of social media, twitter, facebook, Instagram and YouTube as a means of information to the public. It is also supported by JAKI as an application that is the gateway for the community to access all online services for the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government. Cyber ​​PR is used in synergizing communication between DKI Jakarta regional government and the community so that it can produce a better image of government in the community.

scholarly journals The Role of Public Relations in sensitizing public on Government Projects in Kenya: Case of Nairobi County

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-73
Author(s):  
Winfred Kaleli ◽  
Winnie Ndeta Otslulah ◽  
Consolata Mutisya
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Community Relations ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Media Relations ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Government

Public relations is a vital tool for the government because it emphasizes on democracy and good governance. This study sought to establish the role of public relations tools in sensitizing the public on government projects in government ministries in the Central Government in Nairobi. Specifically, the study examined: the effects of media relations on sensitizing the public on government projects in Nairobi County, Kenya; the effects of community relations on sensitizing the public on government projects in Nairobi County, Kenya; the effects of sponsorships on sensitizing the public on government projects in Nairobi County, Kenya; the effects of community events on sensitizing the public on government projects in Nairobi County, Kenya. For this study, the researcher used descriptive survey design. The target population comprised heads of departments in state corporations in Kenya which totals 162. This study was a census survey of all 162 state corporations in Kenya. The unit of analysis comprised all the state corporations whereas the unit of observation consisted of 162 heads of departments (Public Relations Officers) of each State Corporation, thus forming a sample size of 162 respondents. Primary data was collected using questionnaires as the main data collection instruments. The study also collected data using an interview schedule. SPSS version 20 was adopted in the analysis of quantitative data. Data was presented in the form of pie charts, graphs and tables. Themes were used to analyze qualitative data. The study found that media relations positively and significantly influence sensitisation on government projects; community relations positively and significantly influence sensitisation on government projects; sponsorships positively and significantly influence sensitisation on government projects and community events positively and significantly influence sensitisation on government projects. The study, therefore, recommends that stronger communication mechanisms should be installed and well integrated in the system to ensure easier and convenient dissemination of information to the public. PR department of any organisation contributes to its development and enhances customer’s satisfaction. In this line, the study recommends that strong and well integrated PR department should be installed in an organisation and therefore should be sufficiently funded to ensure its success. Further, the study recommends that organisations should devise ways and means to maintain a long-term commitment with clients.

scholarly journals Indonesian Government Bureaucracy Efforts to Prevent Covid-19 at the Beginning of the Pandemic Period

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-166
Author(s):  
Zahrotunnimah Zahrotunnimah
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
World Health ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
The Public ◽  
Indonesian Government ◽  
Government Bureaucracy ◽  
The Government

Since the World Health Organization declared the Corona Covid-19 virus as an epidemic, in the following, the Indonesian Government also stated that the Corona virus problem has become a non-natural national disaster. The President of the Republic of Indonesia and the Regional government together with their staff are helping one another in preventing the spread of Covid-19 in Indonesia. Many government bureaucratic efforts have been made by issuing policies as the initial steps to prevent the spread of Covid-19. As the implementer of the bureaucracy, the Government always strives to provide effective public services in efforts to prevent the spread of the Corona Covid-19 virus in society. From the central level to the heads of the provinces, Regencies and even the municipal governments. This study applies the content analysis method, in which the content analysis is limited to newspaper media which convey information related to some policies information presented by each head of government, both in several regions and countries. The purpose of this research is to provide education to the public in dealing with global disasters and efforts to prevent them. The results show that the bureaucratic efforts of the central government and local governments through various policies have carried out many communication strategies for their respective regional communities through coercion, informative, expulsion, targeting, persuasion and excess techniques in message packages in the form of instructions, to the public to prevent Covid-19 in their area. However, the techniques of coercion up to the approval stage are enforced to prevent the effect of violations on offenders. The central government in this case has not maximized its roles in implementing a comprehensive communication strategy for all local governments. This is due to the absence of the National Command from the central government which seems to be slow in preventing the transmission of Covid-19, which has become a global disaster, including in Indonesia.

scholarly journals KEABSAHAN PERATURAN DAERAH DALAM RANGKA PENYELENGGARAAN OTONOMI DAERAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akhmad Nikhrawi Hamdie
Keyword(s):  
Public Interest ◽  
Central Government ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Economic Costs ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Public Interest Law ◽  
Regional Authority ◽  
Laws And Regulations

The existence of regional authority to make regional regulations for their own region based on the principle of regional autonomy does not mean that the regional government is sovereign, because supervision and supreme power still remain in the hands of the central government. According to Law Number 32 Year 2004 regarding Regional Government there are two signs that should not be violated by regional regulations, namely: (a) contrary to public interest, and / or (b) contrary to higher laws and regulations. Regarding the criterion is against the public interest, Law Number 32 Year 2004 does not regulate it clearly and specifically. However, Article 4 Paragraph (4) of Kepmendagri Number 41 Year 2001 concerning Technique of Represive Control of Regional Policies which is actually a regulation of the implementation of Law Number 22 Year 1999, declared the general interest as meant in Article 4 paragraph (3) letter a, Or customs prevailing in an area, such as religious norms, customs, culture, and morals, as well as things that burden the public and incur high economic costs. Meanwhile, the higher laws and regulations as referred to in Article 4 paragraph (3) b, covering the 1945 Constitution, MPR Decrees, Laws, Government Regulations, Presidential Decrees, and Ministerial Decrees.

scholarly journals Analysis of Supporting and Inhibiting Factors in the Implementation of Financial SIMDA

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 222-232
Author(s):  
Widowati Widowati ◽  
A. Sakir ◽  
Malta Malta
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhibiting Factors ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Data Validity ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Using Data

To support regional autonomy the central government issued Law (UU) no. 23 of 2014 which has given authority to the Regional Government to manage and regulate its own government, this includes regional financial management which ultimately must be accountable to the public through the presentation of financial which are an element of Regional Financial Information. To carry out this mandate, the Simeulue Regency Government since 2007 has used the SIMDA Finance application as an information system for its financial management so that it can manage finances in an accountable and transparent manner. hinder the performance of the Financial SIMDA, which In the course of its implementation, the Simeulue Regency Government has found obstacles that gradually fix these inhibiting factors and implement supporting factors that can improve the performance of the Financial SIMDA. This study aims to determine the factors that hinder and support the implementation of SIMDA Finance in Simeulue Regency. This research method uses qualitative, research subjects consist of SIMDA Finance users who have used the application for more than three years, data collection techniques using observations, interviews and documents, data validity techniques using data triangulation. data analysis technique using NVIVO. The results show that the five main factors that support the implementation of SIMDA Finance in Simeulue Regency are software, leader commitment, network, hardware, and attitude of the implementer. Meanwhile, the five main factors that hinder the implementation of SIMDA Finance are human resources, software, networks, hardware and the attitude of the implementers. The factors that are the same between supporters and obstacles to SIMDA Finance are caused by researchers looking at different sides of these factors in implementing SIMDA Finance.

scholarly journals Etika Pelayanan Publik di Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Mashur Hasan Bisri ◽  
Bramantyo Tri Asmoro
Keyword(s):  
Public Service ◽  
Public Services ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Regional Government ◽  
Regional Autonomy ◽  
The Public ◽  
Administrative Service ◽  
Service Standards ◽  
Universal Standard

Abstrak Pelayanan publik adalah segala kegiatan dalam rangka pemenuhan kebutuhan dasar sesuai hak dasar setiap warga negara dan penduduk atas suatu barang, jasa dan / atau pelayanan administrasi yang disediakan oleh penyelenggara pelayanan  yang  terkait dengan kepentingan publik. Masyarakat sebagai pelanggan memiliki kebutuhan dan harapan pada kinerja penyelenggara pelayanan publik yang profesional. Tugas Pemerintah Pusat maupun Pemerintah Daerah adalah memberikan pelayanan publik yang mampu memuaskan masyarakat. Implementasi kebijakan desentralisasi dan otonomi daerah di Indonesia mengakibatkan pemerintah daerah mempunyai tanggung jawab dan kewenangan dalam menentukan standar pelayanan minimal. Permasalahan mendasar dalam proses pelayanan publik di Indonesia adalah tentang etika. Tidak ada standar universal tentang norma atau etika serta sanksi yang mengatur secara khusus untuk pelanggaran yang dilakukan aparat dalam pelayanan publik. Kata Kunci : Pelayanan publik, Etika, Norma     Abstract Public services are all activities in order to fulfill basic needs in accordance with the basic rights of every citizen and resident of an item, service and / or administrative service provided by service providers related to the public interest. Communities as customers have needs and expectations in the performance of professional public service providers. The task of the Central Government and Regional Government is to provide public services that are able to satisfy the public. The implementation of decentralization and regional autonomy policies in Indonesia has resulted in regional governments having responsibility and authority in determining minimum service standards. The fundamental problems in the process of public service in Indonesia are about ethics. There is no universal standard on norms or ethics and sanctions that specifically regulate violations committed by the authorities in public services. Keywords : Public Service, Ethic, Norm

scholarly journals Tantangan Humas Pemerintah Daerah dalam Upaya Publikasi Inovasi Program Smart City

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Umaimah - Wahid ◽  
Nurzahara Amalia
Keyword(s):  
Public Relations ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Central Government ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Community Services ◽  
City Government ◽  
Public Knowledge ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
The City

Kota Tangerang Selatan adalah kota yang menerapkan program smart city pada tahap awal dari 200 wilayah kabupaten dan kota di Indonesia dengan “Gerakan menuju 100 Smart City” yang didasarkan pada integrasi teknologi dalam tata kelola kota berkat keberadaan internet of things (IoT). Integrasi teknologi bertujuan untuk meningkatkan efisiensi, membagikan informasi pada publik, memperoleh respon cepat, dan memperbaiki pelayanan masyarat untuk meningkatkan kualitas dan kesejahteraan masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah mengetahui dan menjelaskan bagaimana humas pemerintah Kota Tangerang Selatan melakukan sosialisasi program smart city kepada masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan teori difusi dan inovasi, konsep hubungan masyarakat, dan smart city. Pendekatan penelitian yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus; wawancara dan observasi digunakan untuk memperoleh data penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa humas pemerintah Tangerang Selatan melakukan berbagai bentuk sosialisasi mengenai program smart city berdasarkan berbagai inovasi teknologi komunikasi dan informasi. Namun, upaya tersebut belumlah maksimal, karena belum ada pemerataan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang konsep smart city di Kota Tangerang Selatan. Hal ini disebabkan sosialisasi yang dilakukan oleh humas, termasuk lewat media social, masih belum menjangkau masyarakat secara keseluruhan. Indikasinya terlihat dari kurangnya pengetahuan masyarakat tentang konsep kota pintar di Kota Tangerang Selatan sehingga pemanfatan inovasi teknologi program smart city belum bisa meningkatkan pelayanan publik secara maksimal.Kata kunci: Inovasi, hubungan masyarakat, Tangerang Selatan, smart city ABSTRACTSouth Tangerang is a city that implemented smart city programs from 200 districts/cities in the early stages of the “Movement towards 100 Smart Cities” program by the Indonesian central government based on the integration of technology in city governance due to the presence of the internet in various ways (LoT). The integration of these technologies is intended to improve efficiency, share information with the public, get a quick response and improve services to improve the quality and welfare of the people in the city. The purpose of this research is to find out and explain how the public relations of the South Tangerang city government spread smart city programs through various forms of innovation to the public. This study uses the Theory of Diffusion and Innovation, the concept of Public Relations (PR) and Smart City. The research approach uses qualitative with the case study method. The researcher obtained the data through interviews and observations, and to validate the data, the researcher used the triangulation of sources. The results showed that the public relations government of the City of South Tangerang conducted various forms of socialization of smart city programs by conducting technological innovations that were applied to community services at local government offices. But the results have not been maximal. This is shown by the uneven public knowledge about the concept of smart cities in South Tangerang. Therefore, the awareness to support smart city programs is also limited. The indication can be viewed from the lack of public knowledge about the concept of smart cities in South Tangerang. Thus, the utilization of smart city program technology innovation has not been able to improve public services maximally.Keywords: Innovation, public relations, South Tangerang, smart city

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