Journal of Social and Policy Issues
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): January - March

The Inter-Agency Coordination and Electoral Data Integrity: A Governance Perspective from Bengkulu

Handika, Rio Putra (Unknown)
Aziz, Syahidallazi (Unknown)
Hasibuan, Sondang Amelia (Unknown)
Putra, Harry Yanza (Unknown)
Purnawan, Heru (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the coordination between the Provincial Office of Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) and the Bengkulu Provincial General Election Commission (KPU) in synchronizing voter data for the 2019 General Election. The research aims to examine the forms and effectiveness of inter-institutional coordination in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of voter data to support electoral implementation. A qualitative approach with a descriptive method was employed. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and a systematic review of official documents related to the 2019 election in Bengkulu Province. The analysis focuses on the role of both institutions as problem-solving actors in addressing technical and administrative challenges, including duplicate voter records, inconsistencies between domicile data and voter allocation, and other data-related discrepancies. The findings reveal that coordination was conducted through formal coordination meetings, plenary sessions, inter-agency communication, data consolidation, matching processes, as well as field verification and validation activities, supported by joint decision-making mechanisms. These efforts contributed to improving data accuracy and administrative efficiency. However, the study also identifies persistent challenges, indicating that coordination and data management practices require further optimization to achieve more effective electoral governance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jspi

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Social Sciences

Description

The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of Social and Policy Issues. JSPI, particularly focuses on the Social and Policy Issues as follows: Social Development and Welfare, Decentralization and ...