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PROFIT AND LOSS OF INCREASE IN HAJJ COSTS FOR PROSPECTIVE INDONESIAN HAJJ PILGRIMS R.A. Indrawati; Akhmad Riduan; Syamsu Rijal; Roikhan Mochamad Aziz; Muhammadong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS Vol. 1 No. 5 (2024): INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIETY REVIEWS (INJOSER)
Publisher : Adisam Publisher

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The increase in Hajj costs for Indonesian Hajj pilgrims has generated various kinds of controversy. One side believes that this policy must be implemented because the exchange rate is unstable which causes accommodation costs to rise, transportation costs to rise, and other service costs to rise. However, on the other hand, they believe that this policy was implemented in a hurry and was not socialized first, which could cause the congregation to default and fail to leave, forcing them to leave in debt, and denying the congregation other basic needs, thus reducing their purchasing power. This research is qualitative research with a descriptive approach. The data used in this research is secondary data that researchers obtained from websites, scientific articles, books and other reliable sources. The data was analyzed using the stages of data collection, data selection, data reduction, data analysis using the SWOT method, and drawing conclusions.
The Role of Public Administration in Promoting Citizen Participation in Government Policy Akhmad Riduan
Jurnal Ar Ro'is Mandalika (Armada) Vol. 5 No. 3 (2025): JURNAL AR RO'IS MANDALIKA (ARMADA)
Publisher : Institut Penelitian dan Pengembangan Mandalika Indonesia

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Citizen participation in policymaking is a fundamental element of democratic governance. In Indonesia, however, participation often remains symbolic due to limited access to information, weak accountability mechanisms, and a lack of public trust. This study explores the vital role of public administration in enhancing meaningful citizen involvement in government policy formulation and implementation. Using a qualitative method through literature review, the study synthesizes recent scholarly findings and government reports published between 2020 and 2025. It focuses on key themes such as ethical governance, bureaucratic reform, digital innovation, and public communication strategies. Findings show that public administration serves as a mediator, facilitator, and implementer of participatory processes. Ethical governance—marked by integrity, transparency, and accountability—emerged as a precondition for trust and engagement. Decentralization enhances responsiveness at the local level, though it also introduces disparities across regions depending on administrative capacity. Technological innovations such as e-governance and digital platforms foster greater transparency and real-time citizen feedback, yet digital literacy gaps and institutional inertia pose significant challenges. Moreover, effective communication between government and citizens, particularly in the context of economic literacy, is crucial for participatory governance. The study highlights successful case examples from Bandung and Tanjungpinang where digital and community-based models improved policy responsiveness. It concludes that optimizing the role of public administration is essential to advance inclusive, accountable, and responsive governance in Indonesia.