Journal of Governance and Social Policy
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): JUNE 2026

Governmental Coordination between Wali Nanggroe and the Aceh Adat Council in the Preservation of Cultural Traditions in Aceh Province

Nurmalisa H Chawari (Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri, Indonesia)
Irwan Tahir (Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri, Indonesia)
Sri Hartati (Institut Pemerintahan Dalam Negeri, Indonesia)



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28 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study explores the institutional coordination between the Wali Nanggroe and the Aceh Adat Council (MAA) in preserving Acehnese culture within the framework of asymmetric decentralization. Using a qualitative approach through observation, in-depth interviews, documentation, and audiovisual materials, the data were analyzed inductively with thematic coding. The findings indicate that although both institutions possess strong legal foundations and sociocultural legitimacy, their coordination remains partial and fragmented. The Wali Nanggroe serves normatively as a symbolic unifier, while the MAA functions as the technical executor of adat governance. Major obstacles include overlapping authority, limited resources, and a tendency toward ceremonial rather than substantive collaboration. From a good governance perspective, coordination fulfills only some principles of participation, accountability, transparency, and effectiveness. The study concludes that strengthening coordination requires clearer role delineation, systematic evaluation, and adaptive strategies such as education, policy integration, and digital platforms to ensure that Acehnese cultural preservation remains relevant in the era of globalization.

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GASPOL

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Journal of Governance and Social Policy (GASPOL), with registered number ISSN 2723-3758 (Online) and ISSN 2745-6617 (Print), is a peer-reviewed scientific publication which is published by the Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Syiah Kuala in ...