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The Dilemma of Decentralization in Public Policy Implementation in Indonesia Aulia, Ajeng Putri; Andhini
Indonesian Journal of Public Administration Review Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): August
Publisher : Indonesian Journal Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/par.v2i4.4757

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Decentralization has been a central agenda in Indonesia's governmental reform since the end of the New Order regime, marked by the enactment of Law No. 22 of 1999, which was later revised through Law No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government. The primary goals of decentralization are to strengthen local democracy, enhance the effectiveness of public service delivery, and accelerate development based on local needs. However, its implementation has led to a range of complex dilemmas. This article aims to critically examine the dynamics and challenges of decentralization in the context of public policy implementation in Indonesia, with a particular focus on structural issues such as disparities in regional capacity, overlapping authorities between central and local governments, weak intergovernmental coordination, and the growing potential for misuse of autonomy by local actors. This study employs a qualitative approach using literature review and thematic analysis of regulations, academic literature, and relevant empirical studies. The main findings indicate that decentralization, when not supported by institutional readiness and adequate oversight, tends to produce policy fragmentation, widen interregional disparities, and create opportunities for corrupt practices at the local level. Therefore, a reformulation of decentralized approaches is urgently needed through the strengthening of asymmetric decentralization models, improvement of intergovernmental governance mechanisms, and the development of effective and adaptive accountability systems. Without a fundamental correction to the design and practice of decentralization, public policy in Indonesia will continue to face structural obstacles that undermine the quality of local governance and threaten national integration.
Synchronization of Central and Regional Government Policies in Public Services Aulia, Ajeng Putri; Tambun, Karnita Yolanda
Indonesian Journal of Public Administration Review Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): August
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47134/par.v2i4.4758

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Public service is the face of successful democratic and inclusive governance. In the context of Indonesia as a decentralized state, the role of local governments in delivering public services has become increasingly significant. However, one of the fundamental challenges that continues to surface is the lack of synchronization between central and local government policies. This misalignment not only leads to overlapping authorities and program inefficiencies but also directly impacts the continuity and quality of services that should ideally benefit citizens. This article aims to critically analyze the dynamics of policy misalignment across governmental levels and propose relevant strategies to foster a more adaptive and responsive policy harmonization. Employing a qualitative-descriptive approach based on literature review, the article examines regulations, policy documents, and relevant academic literature. The analysis reveals that the root causes of policy synchronization issues lie in several key factors: weak vertical and horizontal coordination, sectoral ego among institutions, limited institutional capacity at the local level, and the absence of an institutionalized consultative mechanism. To address these challenges, reforms in governance coordination are necessary strengthening the facilitative role of the Ministry of Home Affairs, integrating development planning through a national digital system, and designing a decentralized model that allows contextual flexibility while maintaining the principle of national policy unity. Strong policy synchronization is a vital prerequisite for building public services that are citizen-oriented and aligned with the vision of sustainable national development.
Co-Authors Andhini Tambun, Karnita Yolanda