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PENGUATAN KAPASITAS KEBIJAKAN DALAM PENANGGULANGAN BENCANA KEBAKARAN PERMUKIMAN DI KOTA LANGSA Siti Muthmainnah; M. Akmal; Muklir Muklir; Maryam Maryam; Muhammad Bin Abubakar
Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Malikussaleh (JSPM) Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : FISIP Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jspm.v7i2.17996

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This study aims to analyze the policy capacity of local government in addressing residential fire disasters in Langsa City. The research is motivated by the increasing frequency of residential fire incidents in recent years, which have caused significant social and economic losses, yet have not been fully prioritized within regional disaster management policies. Previous studies have largely focused on the technical aspects of fire management, such as risk mapping and physical vulnerability analysis, while limited attention has been given to examining the policy capacity of local governments in managing residential fire risks. This study employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive analytical method. The analytical framework applied is the policy capacity framework developed by Wu, Ramesh, and Howlett, which conceptualizes policy capacity into three main dimensions: analytical capacity, operational capacity, and political capacity operating at the individual, organizational, and system levels. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, document analysis, and literature review of disaster management policy documents in Langsa City. The findings indicate that efforts to strengthen policy capacity have been implemented through the utilization of fire incident data, community-based disaster mitigation programs, and inter-agency coordination in fire response and post-disaster recovery. However, several limitations remain, including insufficient technical training for firefighting personnel, the absence of an independent fire department as firefighting functions remain integrated within the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), and limited community participation in fire prevention efforts. Therefore, strengthening policy capacity requires improving personnel competencies, reinforcing institutional arrangements for fire services, developing data-driven disaster information systems, and enhancing collaboration among government institutions, communities, and the private sector in mitigating residential fire risks.
Optimalisasi Peran Perempuan dalam Pengambilan Keputusan politik di Kota Lhokseumawe Maryam Maryam; Muryali Muryali; Muslem Muslem; Teuku Alfiady; Cut Sukmawati
Jurnal Solusi Masyarakat (JSM) Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Malikussaleh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29103/jsm.v4i2.29481

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According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), women constituted 50.3% of the total population of Lhokseumawe City in 2025. Despite this demographic majority, their participation in political decision-making remains limited. This situation is attributed to entrenched patriarchal norms, inadequate leadership capacity, limited access to political education, and restricted opportunities to participate in political and governmental institutions. Although Indonesian electoral regulations require political parties to nominate at least 30% women as legislative candidates, the 2024 local legislative election resulted in only 7 of the 25 seats (28%) in the Lhokseumawe Regional House of Representatives (DPRK) being occupied by women, indicating that substantive political representation has yet to reach the expected level. Women's representation in strategic positions within the local government is also limited, with only one female head of a regional government agency serving in 2026. This community empowerment program aimed to strengthen women's political literacy, leadership capacity, advocacy skills, and participation in local political decision-making. The program employed participatory approaches, including Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), political education workshops, leadership mentoring, and policy decision-making simulations. The findings indicate significant improvements in participants' political knowledge, communication and advocacy skills, understanding of public policy formulation, and confidence in engaging in political decision-making forums. The program demonstrates that participatory capacity-building effectively enhances women's political participation and leadership. Sustained mentoring and cross-sector collaboration among local government, universities, political parties, women's organisations, and civil society are recommended to promote more inclusive and gender-responsive political governance in Lhokseumawe City.