Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

The Role of the City Government in Flood Mitigation and Control in Medan City

Muhaimin, Muhammad Farhan (Unknown)



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Publish Date
22 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study explores the strategic role of the Medan City Government in addressing and controlling the chronic issue of flooding, which has widespread social, economic, and political impacts. Flooding in Medan disrupts education, increases health risks, causes economic losses for SMEs, and reduces public trust in the government. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, the study gathers data through in-depth interviews, direct observations, and policy document analysis. The study applies Riant Nugroho’s public policy theory and Miftah Thoha’s role theory to assess the effectiveness of flood management policies, identifying obstacles such as budget constraints, poor inter-agency coordination, and low community participation. The findings aim to provide strategic recommendations to enhance government capacity, improve coordination, and increase public involvement in flood mitigation, contributing to the development of a sustainable flood management policy model for urban areas.

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ajmr

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Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Health Social Sciences Other

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The Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research is dedicated to publishing cutting-edge research and scholarly articles that span a broad range of disciplines, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches and innovative solutions to contemporary global challenges. The journal serves as a platform for ...