Evaluation of Policies and Success Factors of E-Government Parking Tax Implementation in Capital Region of Jakarta

The implementing of parking tax e-government policy in DKI Jakarta has been going on for approximately 7 (seven) years. In its implementation, there are many advantages and disadvantages that have an impact on the performance targets that have been set. This study aims to analyze and evaluate the policies and factors that determine the success of implementing the parking tax e-government in DKI Jakarta. This study uses the post-positivism method which uses theory as a reference in understanding research problems. The evaluation results of this study indicate; (1) the benefits of the online system have not significantly helped tax officers in monitoring compliance with taxpayers because only 3.37% of taxpayers routinely report their business transactions; (2) e-government applications have not been able to integrate Bapenda, DPMPTSP and UP Parking; (3) sanctions have not been applied firmly; (4) the business license revocation sanction is not in accordance with the higher tax regulations; and (5) the obligation to report business transactions online has not been optimally applied to all parking taxpayers, because there is still unpreparedness both in terms of taxpayers and electronic device support.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION: A ROADMAP FOR THE QUALITATIVE TRANSFORMATION IN EDUCATION

Inclusive Education (IE) is a revolutionary approach in the system of education to cater to the educational needs of marginalized Children with Special Needs (CWSN). CWSN also aspire & hope for additional guidance in meeting academic, social & emotional milestones apart from their medical requirements. By embracing learner centric approach, the distinction of children can be erased right from the beginning of their journey in life as Able bodied & Children with special needs. This paper aims to highlight project strategies which can give an insight into an effortless introduction of IE curriculum in educational institutions. Early Intervention & detection modalities discussed in this paper will help in preventing the developmental delays in CWSN. The authors recommend change in the curriculum based on the individual needs of children, regular evaluation of Policies by the Government, integrating Physical education & shift in the ideology of the stakeholders in educational institutions which will aid in overcoming existing hurdles thereby paving the way towards seamless inclusion of CWSN in mainstream teaching.

Have Policies Tackled Gender Inequalities in Health? A Scoping Review

Gender is recognized as one of the most relevant determinants of health inequalities. This scoping review sought to identify and analyse policies, either implemented or formulated as proposals, which aimed to reduce gender inequalities in health. We searched Medline, Web of Science, and Scielo. Of 2895 records, 91 full text articles were analysed, and 33 papers were included. Of these papers, 22 described the process of formulation, implementation, or evaluation of policies whose aim was to reduce gender inequalities in health; six focused on recommendations, and the remaining five dealt with both issues. Our review showed that the policies aimed at reducing gender inequalities in health, either implemented or formulated as proposals, are scarce. Moreover, despite some success, overall progress has been slow. The studies show failures in design and particularly in the implementation process. We found a lack of awareness and capacity in the policy-making progress, under-financing, bureaucratization, shortage of relevant data, and absence of women’s participation in decision-making. Therefore, an emphasis on the design and implementation of gender-sensitive policies seems essential to advance gender equality in health. This scoping review gathers evidence to support the design of such policies and recommendations that can facilitate their implementation.

ASA 2021 Statistics and Information Systems for Policy Evaluation

This book includes 25 peer-reviewed short papers submitted to the Scientific Opening Conference titled “Statistics and Information Systems for Policy Evaluation”, aimed at promoting new statistical methods and applications for the evaluation of policies and organized by the Association for Applied Statistics (ASA) and the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, Applications DiSIA “G. Parenti” of the University of Florence, jointly with the partners AICQ (Italian Association for Quality Culture), AICQ-CN (Italian Association for Quality Culture North and Centre of Italy), AISS (Italian Academy for Six Sigma), ASSIRM (Italian Association for Marketing, Social and Opinion Research), Comune di Firenze, the SIS – Italian Statistical Society, Regione Toscana and Valmon – Evaluation & Monitoring.

Politics and Administration in Germany

Although German bureaucracy is typically categorised as Weberian, a clear distinction between politics and administration has never been a defining characteristic of the German political-administrative system. Many close interrelations and interactions between elected politicians and appointed civil servants can be observed at all levels of administration. Higher-ranking civil servants in Germany are used to and generally appreciate the functional politicisation of their jobs, that is their close involvement in all stages of the policy process, from policy formation, goal definition, negotiation within and outside government to the implementation and evaluation of policies. For top positions, therefore, a class of ‘political civil servants’ is a special feature of the German system, and obtaining ‘political craft’ has become an important part of the learning and job experience of higher-ranking civil servants.

Viewpoint: Repurposing ESD to Help Adapt to a Post-COVID World – Reflections from India and Africa

The world, as we are experiencing it, is in transition because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis has engulfed every aspect of life forcing a re-evaluation of policies, priorities and practices. This viewpoint proposes that community embedded values inherent in some Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) practices could be used in the rebuilding of a post-COVID world. It contends that mere digitalisation of content will not suffice. We need to adopt an approach that considers situated and intergenerational thought and practice. We need to create a world that draws on indigenous knowledge practices and fuses these with the wonders of modern technology and multi-stakeholder interactions. Examples of community projects in Africa and India are used to point to how ESD practitioners could innovate and radically reorient learning environments.

Composed Index for the Evaluation of the Energy Security of Power Systems: Application to the Case of Argentina

Energy transitions’ trend towards sustainable systems has prompted energy systems to shift from being fossil-fuel-based to rely on renewable energy. These transitions have led the power system to occupy the center of modern infrastructures, so assuring its security has become a priority for policy makers. This work presents a tool based on a multidimensional index, the Power System Security Index (PSIx), for the evaluation of policies affecting the security of the supply of electrical energy. The developed frame is applied to the current power system of Argentina, and it is compared to the system in year 2002. Availability of resources and infrastructure are the strengths of the country, while economic, governability, and research, development and innovation spheres leave room for improvement. The further incorporation of more economies to the study would substantially enrich the statistical analysis of the results.

Implementasi Kebijakan Pengelolaan dan Pengusahaan Sarang Burung Walet di Kota Pekanbaru

The policy on management and management of swallow nests aims to regulate the management and management of swallow nests in order to contribute to the community and local government. This policy was outlined in Pekanbaru City Regulation Number 3 of 2007 concerning Business Permit for the Management and Management of Swallow's Nest. Several problems arise, among others, the number of business licenses that are still very minimal which has an impact on the contribution of regional income, noise pollution, air pollution, environmental impacts and health problems. This study aims to analyze the implementation of management policies and management of swallow's nests in Pekanbaru City. This research uses a qualitative descriptive approach through literature study. Analysis of policy implementation is seen through the Edward III model, which pays attention to the effectiveness of implementation in terms of communication, resources, disposition and bureaucratic structure. The results of the study concluded that the implementation of the management and management policy for swallow nests has not run effectively. In controlling the swallow breeding business permit, there are many obstacles, among others, coordination between related agencies that has not been running well, supervision by related agencies which is still very low, low levels of employer compliance due to sanctions that have never been applied, so there needs to be an evaluation of policies when this is by paying more attention to environmental impacts and firmer sanctions.

Evaluation of Policies on Aceh Qanun Regulation

In Aceh development activities are basically carried out actively, arief and wise including in applying a regional policy in the form of Circular (SE) Number 450/21770 which contains about the prohibition of holding recitation other than I'tiqad Ahlussunnah Waljamaah which is sourced from the Shafi'ite School law well, around last December 2019 that made a commotion in the public in Aceh. This causes great concern for the community regarding the clash of the Circular with article 14 paragraph (3) of the Aceh Qanun Number 8 of 2014 which regulates the Principles of Islamic Sharia stating that the holding of worship which does not refer not to the Syafi'i sect is permitted. Given as long as within the framework of the Hanafi, Maliki and Hambali mazhas by always promoting harmony, ukhuwah Islamiah and peace within the Muslim community, even though hierarchically the Circular Letter (SE) legislation is lower than Qanun, which is likely to use political means as a driving force for local government.