<![CDATA[This study examined the institutional role of the Regional Representative Council of the Republic of Indonesia (DPD RI) in advancing education and health services in Aceh Province and identified factors constraining its effectiveness. A descriptive qualitative design was employed, using purposively selected informants representing the DPD RI, provincial planning and technical agencies, academia, and local service users. Data were obtained through direct observation, unstructured in-depth interviews, and document analysis, and were analyzed through data condensation, display, and conclusion verification. Biddle's Role Theory and George C. Edwards III's policy implementation framework guided interpretation. The findings show that the DPD RI performs territorial representation through aspiration collection, working visits, oversight, recommendations, and inter-institutional coordination. However, a representation-to-impact gap persists because these outputs do not consistently translate into measurable policy or service outcomes. The gap is associated with limited constitutional authority, inconsistent follow-up communication, resource constraints, bureaucratic fragmentation, and Aceh's geographic complexity. The study proposes a traceable representation-to-impact chain supported by structured coordination, evidence-based territorial mapping, and digital follow-up mechanisms.]]>
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