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The Practice of Money Politics in Village Head Elections and Its Effect on The Participation Level of Beginner Voters Effendi Hasan; Aminah Aminah; Haji Jamaie Haji Hamil; Mukhrijal Mukhrijal
Journal of Governance and Public Policy Vol. 10 No. 1 (2023): February 2023
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jgpp.v10i1.15576

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This study investigates the prevalence of money politics in village head elections in Gampong Gunong Meulinteung and its impact on novice voter participation. General elections are crucial to democracy, but they are often undermined by electoral fraud, particularly money politics, which seeks to sway voters through monetary and material incentives. Employing a descriptive quantitative method, data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, with statistical analysis conducted using SPSS. Results indicated that money politics manifested as money (76%), goods (57%), and services (58%) offered to voters. Correlation analysis revealed a modest influence of money politics on novice voters at 7.6%, while 92.4% based their choices on factors such as age, education, and candidate personality. This research enhances the understanding of the relationship between money politics and voter behavior, particularly among novice voters, an area where empirical data is scarce. The study’s focus on the impact of money politics on first-time voters in village head elections offers fresh insights into electoral fraud at the local governance level, especially in rural Indonesia. Emphasizing the notable yet limited impact of money politics, this research underscores the necessity of providing political education to novice voters and advocates for the establishment of village-level task forces to address electoral fraud, ultimately aiming to enhance the integrity of local democratic processes.
Special Autonomy Fund Management and Strengthening Institutional Governance in Realizing Sustainable Development Dahlawi Dahlawi; Helmi Helmi; Ade Mardiya Qahar; Nurul Fajri; Mukhrijal Mukhrijal; Nurul Kamaly; Afrijal Afrijal; Nofriadi Nofriadi
Journal of Governance and Public Policy Vol. 10 No. 3 (2023): October 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jgpp.v10i3.16793

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Granting special autonomy to Aceh Province is the government's response to support sustainable development in post-conflict. This study aims to optimize the management of Otsus funds for the overall welfare of the Acehnese people, with the ultimate goal of achieving independence. This study focuses on explaining and addressing issues related to managing the special autonomy fund and strengthening institutions to realize sustainable development and prosperity for the Acehnese. Descriptive qualitative research methodology was employed, involving data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The analysis utilizes the accountability and transparency theory to evaluate fund management practices in Aceh. Findings revealed that the special autonomy fund has not been effectively implemented due to weak institutional capacity, hindering sustainable development and welfare. Transparent fund management aligned with good governance has not been optimally achieved. The dominance of local political elites in policy-making has led to ineffective government management of the special autonomy fund, while bureaucratic efforts have yielded limited results. Nonetheless, Aceh has undergone some changes over the past 15 years, although not yet significant.