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Bureaucratic Reform and Economic Growth: The Case of Bintan Regency's Development Strategy Ibaniyah, Ibaniyah; Metyana, Irma; Sintiana, Ranti Marshanda; Dewi, Sri Kesuma; Ramadan, Syafiq
Journal Governance Bureaucratic Review Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): December, 2024
Publisher : Center for Maritime Policy Governance Studies (CMPGS)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31629/jgbr.v1i1.7133

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Bureaucratic reform is a critical driver of economic growth, especially in decentralized regions where local governance quality directly affects development outcomes. This study investigates the impact of bureaucratic reform on the economic performance of Bintan Regency, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach that includes document analysis and systematic literature review, the research explores how administrative modernization contributes to improved service delivery, investment facilitation, and institutional efficiency. Findings reveal that reform initiatives particularly digital licensing systems, streamlined bureaucratic processes, and enhanced inter-agency coordination have significantly supported economic growth. In 2023, Bintan recorded a 6.14% GRDP growth, with the manufacturing sector contributing 40.25% and capital formation accounting for 59.99% of the growth from the expenditure side. These outcomes align with meta-analytic evidence that highlights the positive effects of bureaucratic transparency and performance-based governance on regional development. However, challenges such as political clientelism and institutional fragmentation remain barriers to sustained reform. The study concludes that while Bintan's reforms have yielded tangible economic benefits, long-term success depends on embedding reform into legal and operational structures, ensuring resilience against political disruptions. This case provides practical insights for policymakers seeking to align governance innovation with inclusive economic development. The research highlights the importance of adaptive bureaucratic structures in achieving inclusive economic growth, suggesting that Bintan’s experience can serve as a model for other regions facing similar governance challenges.
Disharmony Between National and Regional Policies in Maritime Governance: A Case Study of Tanjungpinang City Port Rani, Merrisa; Ibaniyah, Ibaniyah; Murtiani, Ririn
Journal of Maritime Policy Science Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : Center for Maritime Policy and Governance Studies. Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji. Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31629/jmps.v3i1.7825

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This study examines the disharmony between national and regional policies in maritime governance at Tanjungpinang City Port. The issue emerges from the tension between centralized maritime regulation, which emphasizes port safety, operational standards, and national connectivity, and regional governance needs related to urban mobility, spatial planning, public services, and local economic development. The purpose of this study is to analyze how policy misalignment affects port governance and to identify the institutional, regulatory, and spatial challenges that shape the relationship between national authority and regional responsiveness. This research uses a qualitative case study approach supported by document analysis, stakeholder-based qualitative data, and descriptive policy analysis. The data were obtained from national maritime regulations, regional planning documents, institutional reports, field observations, and relevant stakeholder perspectives. The findings show that policy disharmony produces institutional fragmentation, regulatory misalignment, weak port-city spatial integration, limited stakeholder coordination, and gaps in public service planning. These conditions reduce the effectiveness of port management and limit the capacity of Tanjungpinang City Port to support sustainable regional development. The study concludes that maritime governance reform requires an adaptive and integrated framework that connects national standards with regional priorities through policy harmonization, institutional coordination, stakeholder participation, digital governance, and port-city spatial integration. Such reform is necessary to strengthen accountability, improve public services, and position Tanjungpinang City Port as a strategic node for inclusive and sustainable maritime development.