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Synergy of Public Policy and Women's Empowerment: Skills Training as a Strategy to Strengthen Family Economy Afifuddin Afifuddin; Loso Judijanto; Ernawati Ernawati; Rikha Murliasari; Didik Supriyanto
Journal Public Policy Vol 12, No 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Universitas Teuku Umar

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This research aims to examine the synergy between public policy and women's empowerment through skills training as a strategy to strengthen the family economy in the ‘Bangga Kencana’ programme in Wonoayu Village, Wajak District, Malang Regency. This research uses a qualitative case study approach, using in-depth interviews, direct observation, and document analysis. Data were analysed using thematic analysis to identify patterns and relationships between policy support and training effectiveness. Coding techniques were applied to categorise key themes relating to skills improvement, economic impact, and program challenges. The results showed that 70% of participants experienced improved skills, and household income increased by 15-25% within six months. However, only 40% received post-training mentoring, limiting the long-term impact. The main challenges faced were limited access to finance (50%), limited market networks (30%), and social norms (20%) that inhibit women's economic participation. While existing public policies aim to support women's empowerment, there are still gaps in implementation, requiring a more integrated approach. This study highlights the importance of integrating policy interventions with local needs by enhancing financial accessibility, expanding market linkages, and ensuring continuous mentoring to sustain empowerment outcomes. The research provides practical policy recommendations to strengthen women’s economic participation, contributing to poverty reduction, gender equality, and sustainable rural development.
Pemanfaatan Data Pengaduan SP4N LAPOR Dalam Perumusan Kebijakan Publik Di Pemerintah Kabupaten Madiun Tony Hartono; Slamet Muchsin; Afifuddin Afifuddin
Ganaya : Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 9 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Jayapangus Press

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The effective utilisation of citizen generated complaint data as a strategic input for evidence informed public policy continues to present challenges for local government institutions. This study investigates the utilisation of SP4N LAPOR complaint data in the public policy making processes of the Madiun Regency Government. SP4N LAPOR is Indonesia’s national public service complaint management system designed to enable citizens to submit feedback, grievances, and recommendations directly to relevant government agencies. Employing a descriptive qualitative research design, the study draws on data collected through in-depth interviews, non-participant observation, and document analysis of relevant institutional materials. The findings indicate that, despite a marked increase in SP4N LAPOR complaint submissions from 2020 to 2024, the integration of this data into formal public policy formulation remains limited. Complaint data are predominantly used for administrative reporting and performance monitoring rather than as analytical evidence to inform policy decisions. Key constraints include institutional fragmentation, limitations in technical system interoperability, and inadequate analytical capacity within human resources. These factors collectively diminish the potential of complaint data to support evidence-based governance. Consequently, this study recommends strengthening analytical competencies among public officials, institutionalising a dedicated complaint data analysis unit, and integrating SP4N LAPOR with planning and budgeting platforms to enhance the utilisation of citizen feedback for responsive and data driven public policy making. Unlike previous research that used SP4N LAPOR as an instrument for the effectiveness of complaint services, this study places complaint data as the analytical foundation for evidence informed public policy at the local government level.
Pengelolaan Kenaikan Pangkat PNS Berbasis SIASN Berdasarkan Peraturan BKN Nomor 4 Tahun 2023 di Kabupaten Madiun Gangsar Ginayuh; Slamet Muchsin; Afifuddin Afifuddin
Ganaya : Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Humaniora Vol 9 No 1 (2026)
Publisher : Jayapangus Press

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The application of Regulation of the National Civil Service Agency (BKN) Number 4 of 2023, which extends the promotion submission period for civil servants (PNS) from two to six times per year, represents a digital reform in personnel management. This research intends to evaluate the execution of promotional services through the State Civil Apparatus Information System (SIASN), examine the effects of the policy, and recognize difficulties challenges. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed, with data collected through in depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving personnel administrators and civil servants as service users. Data were analyzed interactively through data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the policy has improved efficiency, transparency, and service certainty in personnel administration. However, the increased service frequency has led to a higher workload for verification officers and persistent challenges related to document readiness, digital literacy gaps, and limited service responsiveness and empathy. The novelty of this study lies in demonstrating that increased service frequency and digitalization do not automatically translate into comprehensive service quality improvement, highlighting the need for strengthening human resource capacity and supporting systems to ensure sustainable and adaptive personnel policy implementation.