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Fadli Afriandi
Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Teuku Umar, Indonesia
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The Dynamics of Party Cartels: Obstacles to Reforms and Reinforcers of Political Corruption in Indonesia Yeni Sri Lestari; Fadli Afriandi; Ligar Abdillah
Journal of Governance and Public Policy Vol. 12 No. 2 (2025): June 2025
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jgpp.v12i2.22927

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Political reform in Indonesia has produced a paradox within the country’s political dynamics. While the reforms were intended to strengthen democracy, they have instead contributed to its weakening and facilitated the rise of political cartel practices. These practices are marked by the consolidation of opposition parties, the erosion of party ideologies, and the prioritization of ruling elite interests through unfettered access to state resources. The decline of ideological commitment among political parties has led to the emergence of cartelized party coalitions, which in turn promote political corruption, weaken mechanisms of checks and balances, and undermine the overall quality of democracy. This article employs a qualitative research methodology, focusing on literature reviews of scholarly books and academic articles related to political corruption and cartel politics in Indonesia. The findings indicate that the entrenchment of political cartels is a major driver behind the increasing incidence of political corruption in Indonesia. The dismantling of political cartel structures is therefore essential to curbing corruption. The shift away from ideological politics towards opportunistic alliances aimed at extracting benefits from state resources has exacerbated corrupt practices. Reforming Indonesia's party system is thus imperative to breaking the cycle of political cartelization and reducing the pervasive corruption among political elites. The novelty of this study lies in its in-depth analysis of how political parties, once vehicles of democratic expression, have transformed into instruments of collusion and corruption. This transformation has led to new configurations of power relations and the unequal distribution of state resources. The implications of this study underscore the urgent need for party system reform and the reinforcement of democratic institutions as essential strategies for effectively combating political corruption in Indonesia moving forward.
Songsong Pemilihan Kepala Daerah (PILKADA) 2024: Upaya Penguatan Literasi Politik bagi Pemilih Pemula di Takengon, Aceh Tengah Latif, Ikhwan Rahmatika; Afriandi, Fadli; Saputra, Ilham Mirza; Marefanda, Nodi; Marlizar, Desi; Sari, Nurhalista; Iqbal Aziz, Chairul; Fahlevi, Reza; Alqarni, Wais; Akbar, Arif
MEUSEURAYA - Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Vol. 4 No. 1 (Juni 2025)
Publisher : Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat STAIN Teungku Dirundeng Meulaboh

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47498/meuseuraya.v4i1.4523

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Political literacy refers to the ability of individuals to understand political systems, processes, and information to actively participate in political decision-making. For first-time voters, political literacy is crucial as it forms the foundation for making rational choices, particularly in the 2024 regional elections (Pilkada). This community engagement initiative aims to enhance the level of political literacy among first-time voters through socialization, political literacy education, and comprehension tests covering four key indicators: understanding the political system, knowledge of the Pilkada process, critical evaluation of political information, and participation in Pilkada. The study employed a Google Form-based questionnaire distributed to 40 respondents from 11th and 12th-grade students in both science (IPA) and social sciences (IPS) streams. The analysis results revealed that the average comprehension level of respondents ranged between 70% and 85%, with minor variations across indicators and groups. Respondents demonstrated strong understanding in the "Knowledge of the Pilkada Process" indicator but showed the need for improvement in "Critical Evaluation of Political Information." These findings underscore the importance of strengthening political literacy, particularly in combating misinformation that becomes prevalent ahead of elections. By improving political literacy, first-time voters are expected to become agents of change who promote healthier democracy through active and critical political participation.
Co-Authors Akbar, Arif Alqarni, Wais Chairul Iqbal Aziz Ikhwan Rahmatika Latif Lestari, Yeni Sri Ligar Abdillah Marlizar, Desi Nodi Marefanda Reza Fahlevi Saputra, Ilham Mirza Sari, Nurhalista