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Beyond Administrative Formalities: Village Fund Oversight, Corruption, and Social Accountability in Bima Regency Mukhlis Ishaka; Rahmad Hidayat
Jurnal Ranah Publik Indonesia Kontemporer (Rapik) Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): Desember
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/rapik.v5i2.119

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Existing studies on village governance and public accountability have largely focused on institutional and structural drivers of corruption, often overlooking the interplay between administrative practices, local power dynamics, and perpetrator motivations. Accountability failures are shaped by these interactions as much as by formal structures. This study examines village fund oversight in Mawu and Waduruka Villages, Bima Regency, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study, the authors collected data through field observations, document analysis, and in-depth interviews with village officials, members of the Village Consultative Body (BPD), community representatives, government auditors, village facilitators, and corruption perpetrators. Key findings include: (1) Oversight is predominantly focused on procedures and compliance with regulations, which allows genuine accountability to be hidden; (2) Administrative approaches, along with limited ability of institutions to perform their functions, minimal resources for financial review (auditing), and deeply rooted relationships between patrons (people in power) and clients (dependent supporters), directly lead to fake documents, inflated budgets, and fictional activities; (3) Citizen participation is disjointed and mainly reactive, occurring after corruption comes to light; (4) The idea of the 'administrative formality trap'—where official systems for accountability exist but meaningful evaluation or enforcement is missing—shows that such systems can unintentionally allow corruption. These findings together offer a more complete
The Silent Crisis of Democracy: Dynastic Rule and Institutional Paralysis in Bima Regency Rahmad Hidayat
Journal of Governance Volume 10 Issue 4: (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62870/jog.v10i4.35321

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This article examines how the practice of political dynasties in Bima Regency has led to dysfunction in the system of checks and balances within the framework of local democracy. Over the past two decades, a single nuclear family has successfully consolidated power through electoral mechanisms, bureaucratic penetration, and legislative dominance. This study employs a qualitative approach, utilizing case studies to highlight informal power networks based on kinship and patronage that undermine institutional functions, particularly those of the Regional People's Representative Council and the bureaucracy. The findings suggest that the public office recruitment process is not based on meritocracy but rather is influenced by political loyalty and personal relationships. On the other hand, the legislative institution fails to carry out its oversight function because the executive power network co-opts it. Political dynasties also gain legitimacy from local cultural symbols and aristocratic heritage, strengthening public acceptance of certain families' dominance. This study highlights how procedurally unaccountable informal oligarchies can control democracy at the local level and offers critical reflections on the need for institutional reform and the transformation of political culture in the region.
The Complexities of Annual Reserved Land Leasing in Indonesia: Insights From A Specific Local Context Mukhlis Ishaka; Rahmad Hidayat
Journal of Governance Volume 9 Issue 4: (2024)
Publisher : Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31506/jog.v9i4.28992

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Taking economic benefits from reserved land became a considerable business for many local governments worldwide, including the Bima Regency Government, through an annual leasing policy. Besides its success story, which can increase regional original income, the policy implementation also leaves complicated problems, often characterized by the tension of the struggle for management rights and negative accusations regarding the auction process, which needs to be more transparent. This article discusses an empirical case about the tension of actor relations in the scramble for limited resources in a local context, where the authors conducted in-depth interviews with several informants who were selected through purposive sampling techniques, including those in charge, directors, and leaders of the Regency Level Committee, as well as individual participants, both those who won and lost in the annual leasing auction. Although the land leasing policy can increase local original income and provide opportunities for landless residents to engage in agricultural activities, the auction practice is often marked by a need for more transparency and conflicts of interest. Such a conflict is especially evident in the uneven auction process, which tends to trigger stakeholder tensions. This policy has yet to be entirely successful in supporting land conservation for long-term agricultural production regarding the threat of land degradation due to excessive exploitation.
From Blueprint to Local Adaptation: Understanding MBKM Implementation through Street-Level Bureaucracy and Educational Inequality Firmansyah Firmansyah; Rahmad Hidayat
Journal of Governance Volume 11 Issue 1: (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62870/jog.v11i1.36357

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This article examines the asymmetry between the uniformly formulated national MBKM policy blueprint and the actual conditions of regional universities, particularly regarding resource constraints. Bima Town serves as a clear example of how uniform regulations are challenging to implement due to limited industry partners, low lecturer preparedness, a weak evaluation system, and economic constraints on students. Using a descriptive-qualitative approach, the authors explore the experiences of three primary groups: campus leaders, MBKM supervisors, and student participants. Campus leaders enthusiastically welcomed MBKM despite facing structural limitations. Lecturers, as the spearhead of implementation, often had to improvise due to a lack of training and incentives. Students viewed MBKM as an opportunity to broaden their experiences. However, access was significantly affected by family economic conditions: students from wealthy families could participate in cross-regional programs. In contrast, those from less fortunate families could rely only on local programs. Despite these limitations, some campuses have created new forms of adaptation through community-based programs and village empowerment. Such adaptations demonstrate local capacity to reinterpret national policies to maintain their relevance. However, the evaluation mechanism, which remains mainly formal, reveals a significant gap in measuring the program's substantive success. Therefore, the implementation of MBKM in peripheral areas cannot simply be categorized as success or failure but rather as the result of negotiations between central government visions and real-world conditions.
Looking at Seven Years of Published Research Through a Bibliometric Lens (JSEAHR in Focus) Firmansyah Firmansyah; Muhammad Sauki; Rahmad Hidayat
Journal of Governance Volume 10 Issue 1: (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31506/jog.v10i1.24489

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This bibliometric review used Excel spreadsheet tabulations and the VOSviewer software to analyze 92 research articles from 2017 to 2023 to discover productivity patterns, collaboration networks, and research trends in JSEAHR. The findings show a fluctuating production pattern of JSEAHR's annual publications, reflecting the dynamics of contributions by human rights researchers in Southeast Asia. Examination of authorship patterns highlighted individual researcher dedication and collaborative efforts, with 51 single and 41 multi-author articles. The geographic distribution of authors involves 23 countries, and Indonesia emerges as the central contributor with 76 authors. The institutional affiliation analysis highlights the diversity of contributors from leading higher education institutions in various countries as well as government and non-government institutions. Exploration also detected a diversity of research methodologies, with conceptual-normative and juridical-sociological approaches as dominant. The Scopus database confirms the citation influence of JSEAHR, with 71 indexed pieces of literature, 38 of which have citation data. Various global journals across disciplines reference this journal, contributing to its increasingly widespread impact. Relevant to future research directions, there are potential areas that researchers could hope in on further, such as transitional justice, disability rights, and environmental rights. In conclusion, this bibliometric analysis positions JSEAHR as a significant platform for diverse and impactful research on human rights issues. To ensure the continued influence of this journal in shaping a comprehensive global narrative on human rights in the post-COVID-19 era, it is crucial to maintain its collaborative and interdisciplinary spirit as it navigates an evolving landscape.