Policy Networks in Handling Covid-19 in Lhokseumawe-Indonesia

Rauza Utari (Public Administration Study, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara)
Aiyub Aiyub (Public Administration Study, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara)
Nurhafni Nurhafni (Public Administration Study, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara)
Muryali Muryali (Public Administration Study, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara)
Maryam Maryam (Public Administration Study, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Malikussaleh, Aceh Utara)

Malikussaleh Social and Political Reviews
Vol 2, No 1 (2021)

This study examined the dimensions of the policy networks in handling Covid-19. This research used a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through interviews, observation and documentation. While data analysis techniques used was an interactive analysis model. The results showed that: 1). the composition of the policy network for handling COVID-19 is still dominated by government elements; 2) the function of the policy network in the context of communication has been established between actors but miscommunication is still found in dealing with Covid-19. 3) The level of network institutionalization in the policy for handling Covid-19 is high 4) there are still inconsistencies in the activities of handling Covid-19 in the field, and 5) The private sector plays an active role in supporting facilities and needs in the network for handling COVID-19.