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From Refugees to Tourists: The Forfeit of Ukrainians’ Forced Migration Status in Bali Hirshi Anadza; Suyeno; Khoiriyah Trianti; Mohamed Fajil Bin Abd Batau
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025): Symbolism in Balinese Rituals
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2025.v15.i02.p05

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The 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered an unexpected migration pattern, as some Ukrainians chose Bali, Indonesia, as their destination, challenging traditional distinctions between refugees and tourists. This study explores whether we should classify Ukrainians in Bali as refugees, given their tourist-like destination choices and behavior patterns. Through qualitative methodologies including content analysis, semi-structured interviews, observation, and migration theory analysis, the research reveals that Ukrainian presence in Bali aligns more closely with tourism than refugee characteristics, based on lifestyle-driven motivations, variable duration of stay, and destination choice preferences. The economic and social activities of Ukrainians in Bali resemble those of lifestyle migrants more than they do typical refugee patterns. The findings suggest that policy frameworks should maintain tourism-based approaches while acknowledging these migrants' complex circumstances and that traditional refugee-tourist classifications require revision to accommodate cases where conflict displacement intersects with lifestyle-based destination choices.
Transformasi Digital Pelayanan Publik Kota Batu: Menuju Tata Kelola Pemerintahan yang Adaptif dan Responsif Laila Rahmawanti Ringtyas; Hayat; Suyeno
Idarotuna : Journal of Administrative Science Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): May
Publisher : Program Study Office Adminstrative of Akademi Komunitas Teknologi Syarifuddin Lumajang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.54471/idarotuna.v7i1.185

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Digital transformation has become a strategic necessity in modern public administration, not merely as a technological innovation but also as an instrument of governance reform. Batu City, with its tourism- and agriculture-based economy, faces diverse and complex demands for public services. The local government has responded by developing several applications, such as Lapor Batu, Among Batu, e-Puskesmas, and Batu Among Tani Teknologi (BATT). Nevertheless, the implementation of these digital services remains constrained by limited ICT infrastructure, low levels of digital literacy, weak inter-agency system integration, and inadequate bureaucratic capacity. This study aims to describe the implementation of digital transformation in Batu City and to analyze its contribution to the realization of adaptive and responsive governance. The research employs a qualitative descriptive approach using literature review and document analysis, with data drawn from government policy documents, SPBE reports, scholarly publications, and national surveys. The findings reveal that digital innovations in Batu City have expanded into the areas of complaints management, licensing, healthcare, education, and cultural services, yet they remain at an early stage with limited effectiveness. The conclusion highlights that digital transformation in Batu City holds potential as a foundation for adaptive and responsive governance, but requires stronger system integration, institutional capacity, and citizen participation to achieve inclusive and sustainable benefits.