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The Dark Side of Regulatory Economics: Evidence from the Salt Import Policy in Post-Soeharto Indonesia Hidayat, Rahmad; Raman, Asrul
ijd-demos Volume 2 Issue 1, April 2020
Publisher : HK-Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37950/ijd.v2i1.5

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Economics regulation by the state is indeed very necessary to ensure that the pursuit of profit does not conflict with social welfare. That is the reason why regulatory economics becomes really important. However, the context in this paper contradicts with the ideal substance of regulatory economics in which the government proactively provides incentives to remain entrenched monopolistic business practices while taking a dominant role in importing salt commodity through the issuance of a public policy that is more permissive and accommodating to those interests. This paper aims to describe the political dynamics in the formulation and implementation of salt import policy in Post-Soeharto Indonesia which was mainly characterized by the practice of unfair business competition. As descriptive qualitative research, this study utilized in-depth interviews, observation, document tracking, and document analysis techniques in which a number of bureaucrats, entrepreneurs, and salt farmers were used as informants to mine the data. The results of this study show that government intervention through Permendag No. 125/2015 does not reveal a pure orientation of "liberating salt commodity trade from monopolistic business practices", but to satisfy its vested interests and save the sakes of certain importers who were being the important part of its business collusion. Content imperfections, deliberate elimination of substantive obligations, facilitation of rent-seeking and monopolistic business practices, and the impartiality of the regulation’s purpose with the livelihoods of salt farmers in Indonesia become primary impetuses of the resistance of various parties to the dark side of regulatory economics imposed by the government.Regulasi ekonomi oleh negara memang sangat diperlukan untuk memastikan bahwa pengejaran keuntungan tidak bertentangan dengan kesejahteraan sosial. Itulah alasan mengapa ekonomi regulasi menjadi sangat penting. Namun, konteks dalam makalah ini bertentangan dengan substansi ideal ekonomi pengatur di mana pemerintah secara proaktif memberikan insentif untuk tetap mempertahankan praktik bisnis monopolistik sambil mengambil peran dominan dalam mengimpor komoditas garam melalui penerbitan kebijakan publik yang lebih permisif dan akomodatif. untuk kepentingan itu. Makalah ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan dinamika politik dalam perumusan dan implementasi kebijakan impor garam di Indonesia pasca-Soeharto yang terutama ditandai oleh praktik persaingan usaha tidak sehat. Sebagai penelitian kualitatif deskriptif, penelitian ini menggunakan wawancara mendalam, observasi, penelusuran dokumen, dan teknik analisis dokumen di mana sejumlah birokrat, pengusaha, dan petani garam digunakan sebagai informan untuk menambang data. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa intervensi pemerintah melalui Permendag No. 125/2015 tidak mengungkapkan orientasi murni "membebaskan perdagangan komoditas garam dari praktik bisnis monopolistik", tetapi untuk memuaskan kepentingan pribadi dan menyelamatkan kepentingan importir tertentu yang sedang bagian penting dari kolusi bisnisnya. Ketidaksempurnaan konten, penghapusan sengaja kewajiban substantif, fasilitasi perburuan rente dan praktik bisnis monopolistik, dan ketidakberpihakan tujuan regulasi dengan mata pencaharian petani garam di Indonesia menjadi dorongan utama dari resistensi berbagai pihak terhadap sisi gelap ekonomi regulasi. dipaksakan oleh pemerintah.
Practice of Community Social Environment Shared Ownership in Batutering Village, Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Wicaksono, Yudi Krisno; Maunah, Binti; Raman, Asrul
Strata Social and Humanities Studies Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): October
Publisher : CV. Strata Persada Academia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59631/sshs.v2i2.264

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This study examines the implementation of shared ownership of the social environment in Batutering Village, Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It focuses on how the community's management of communal resources can strengthen collective consciousness and improve the quality of life. Qualitative methods, including in-depth interviews and participant observation, are used to understand social dynamics and their impact on the environment. Findings indicate that communal activities, such as community service and other social activities, not only help maintain the environment but also strengthen social bonds and support shared well-being. These results suggest that a sense of belonging and cooperation within the community play an important role in creating a healthier and more harmonious environment. This study reinforces the notion that residents actively participating in the management of their local resources can yield significant social and environmental benefits, underscoring the significance of education and communal collaboration in sustainability initiatives. This study provides valuable insights for developing more inclusive and effective shared ownership models in other communities.
Women’s Citizenship Practices and Social Power Dynamics in Blitar Regency’s Community Development Programs Krisno Wicaksono, Yudi; Atirotu Zahroh, Luluk; Nabihah, Tengku Izzati; Raman, Asrul; Zahro Al Istiqlaliyah, Alfiatuz
APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): APLIKATIF: Journal of Research Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Lembaga Junal dan Publikasi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Buton

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59110/aplikatif.v4i3.653

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This study explores women's citizenship practices and their role in shaping social power dynamics within community-based development programs in Blitar Regency, East Java. Focusing on the KOTAKU (City Without Slums) and Desa/Kelurahan Berseri (Radiant Village) programs, the research examines how women contribute to inclusive and sustainable development through active participation in both planning and implementation stages. Using a qualitative case study approach, data was gathered through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document analysis. Findings indicate that women participated in the rembug (community consultation) stage, voicing needs and shaping development priorities. This early engagement enabled more inclusive and representative decision-making. During program implementation, women provided vital logistical support, such as preparing meals and refreshments for workers, demonstrating care, ownership, and solidarity. These roles, though often perceived as informal, were integral to program success and reflect meaningful expressions of civic agency. The study argues that recognizing women’s contributions—both strategic and supportive—is essential to redistributing social power and fostering gender equity. By highlighting women’s active citizenship, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how gender-inclusive development initiatives can transform community structures and promote more equitable and democratic outcomes.