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Reforming Local Government Roles and Apparatus Structure in Indonesia Efendi, Tifani; Frinaldi, Aldri; Magriasti, Lince; Naldi, Hendra
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 4 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i4.1008

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This study aims to analyze the evolving role of local governments and the structuring of regional apparatuses within the framework of regional autonomy in Indonesia. Guided by Law Number 23 of 2014 on Regional Government, decentralization has positioned local governments as key actors in delivering effective, efficient, and participatory public services. However, despite this expanded authority, the implementation of regional autonomy continues to face substantial challenges, particularly in the institutional structuring of local government apparatuses that often remain misaligned with the diverse needs and characteristics of each region. Employing a qualitative research design with a policy analysis approach, this study draws on secondary data from policy documents, government evaluation reports, and academic literature published between 2020 and 2024. The findings reveal a significant gap between the normative frameworks established by national regulations and the practical realities at the local level. Many regional apparatuses are structured rigidly, mirroring centralized bureaucratic models, which undermines their ability to respond effectively to local socio-economic dynamics. The study proposes an ideal role model for local governments that integrates three core functions: as facilitators of development, providers of public services, and enablers of community participation. Additionally, it recommends restructuring regional apparatuses based on principles of flexibility, responsiveness, and actual regional needs. Practical strategies include strengthening institutional capacity through targeted training, conducting periodic organizational evaluations, and fostering collaboration between central and local governments. These efforts are essential to ensure that decentralization not only transfers authority but also enhances governance quality, reduces regional disparities, and supports the achievement of inclusive and sustainable development goals across Indonesia.
The Paradox of Decentralization: Centralized Administrative Governance during the New Order Era in Indonesia Mudhoffar, Khosyi; Frinaldi, Aldri; Magriasti, Lince; Naldi, Hendra
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 10, No 6 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v10i6.1100

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This article examines the implementation of decentralization and public administration management during Indonesia’s New Order era, focusing on how decentralization was practiced within a highly centralized power structure. Based on a qualitative literature review and content analysis of secondary sources, including government regulations, policy documents, and academic studies, the research explores the gap between the formal narrative of regional autonomy and the reality of central control. It is found that although the legal framework for regional autonomy was established through Law No. 5 of 1974, the actual governance practice centralized decision-making in the hands of the central government. The New Order regime employed administrative decentralization and developmentalist ideology to legitimize central control over local governments. The military's involvement in local bureaucracy and the absence of local democracy further reinforced centralization. This centralized legacy has had a long-term impact on the capacity and quality of regional governance in the post-reform era. Therefore, decentralization in Indonesia requires deep structural and cultural reforms to realize democratic and effective regional autonomy
Co-Authors Abianza, Erza Adam Prima Afriani, Rini Agus Mulyana Ahmad Nurhuda Aldri Frinaldi Amalia, Disa Andeskoli, Oriza Angye Mareta Y Anisa Yulia Ariwinata, Yuda Arrazak, Muhammad Afdhal Aygilia, Aprina Azfirmawarman, Dony Azizah, Nur Aqlia Azwar Ananda Bellian Putri Mania Bima Villabodi Candrika Dwi Putra Cyindi Noviani David Oktavianus Putra Diahatra, Raras Faiqa Diana Putri Nengsi Efendi, Tifani Ega Karlina Eka Vidya Putra Endro, Eki Erda Fitriani Erda Fitriani ERIZONA, WAWAN Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Erniwati Etmi Hardi Fajria, Rahmah Feni Suarti Ningsih Finni Fajri Mulyani Firman Firman Fitri Febrianti Fitrisia, Azmi Gandi, Indra Muhammad Gusnita, Betri H Hadiyanto Habil Ramanda Haiqal, M Fikri Handraini, Helti HENDRO SURYAWAN Heris Wanjoni Kardina, Mutia Khairul Nizam Kharles Kharles Kinul Kinul laridho syahmitra Lathifah, Hilma Latifa, Asma Lince Magriasti Lince Magriasti Lince Yendra, Lince Lionar, Uun M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni M.Bima Saputra Maria Montessori Maya Aulia Putri Meri Erawati Mestika Zed Mira Liswar Mitha Arisetya Mudhoffar, Khosyi Muhammad Aidil Murdiyah Winarti Mutia Fadila Mutiara Rejani Veronika Najmi Najmi, Najmi Nandia Wati Nasution, Annisa Annida Nengsi, Diana Putri Nora Susilawati Novia Tutut Andriana Nur ‘Azah Ofianto, Ofianto Oftia, Desti Nur Oktavia, Yelvi Ompi, Ezra Olly Opianto Opianto Opianto, Opianto Oxyandri, Fristanty Pratama, Teddy Primadona Primadona Primadona Rani Zulhitria Ranti nazmi Ray Silva Ray Silva Refni Yulia Reno Fernandes Ridho Bayu Yefterson Ridho Bayu Yefterson Rio Mastri Ririn Dwi Cahyani Rusdi Sapriya Satria Okatavianus Saumia, Zulfa Sendika, May Shafa Wulan Nacjwa Shalina Shalina Shalina, Shalina Silva, Ray Siska BR Damanik Siska Novianti Siti Fatimah Srisaparmi, Srisaparmi Surtani Surtani Surya Prahara Syabikul Khairi Syafrina, Yelda Syawitri Adelaida, Ariola ULFA, SANTI NOFRIA Uun Lionar Uun Lionar Vanny, Dasti Veronika, Mutiara Rejani Vicky Kurniawan Wangi, Annisa Wiediapandan Widya Sari Yefterson, Ridho Bayu Yelda Syafrina Yesi Aulia Putri Yola Isvanli Yuda Ariwinata Yuhardi Yulfa, Arie Yundari, Yundari Yunedi, Jefri Zarma Hanifah Zinda Winarfi ZK Abdurahman Baizal Zulfahmi Zulfahmi Zulfani, Cica Zulhitria, Rani