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Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
Published by Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
ISSN : -     EISSN : 30257174     DOI : https://doi.org/10.26593/copar.v2i1.7995.1-15
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Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR) is a scientific journal by the Department of Public Administration, Parahyangan Catholic University. This journal covers issues and practices associated with the digital government, collaborative governance, public policy, public management, digital society, community service, inclusive public services, public organisation, disaster and crisis management, decentralisation, and environmental concerns. Academic practitioners, researchers, scientists, students, and consultants can use CoPAR to discuss the application of public administration theories and concepts to significant political, economic, and social issues, as well as the formulation of public policy.
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From Awareness to Action: Designing a Strategic and Inclusive Gender-Responsive Maternal Health Campaign for Rural Indonesia Tiara Regina Phasa
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i1.9615

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This article outlines a strategic maternal health campaign designed for rural Indonesia, addressing persistent gender-based barriers and inequalities in healthcare access. Based on Mahoney’s strategic communication planning model and assessed using the Truthfulness, Authenticity, Respect, Equity, and Social Responsibility (TARES) ethical persuasion framework, the campaign incorporates culturally meaningful narratives and participatory advocacy to encourage safe maternal practices. It aims to address Indonesia’s high maternal mortality rates, especially in remote areas, by connecting traditional birthing customs with modern medical care and fostering collaboration between midwives and traditional birth attendants. The campaign employs social movement framing theory to galvanise community support, utilising storytelling, local media, and interpersonal communication to engage various stakeholders, including religious leaders, village health workers, and family decision-makers. Based on gender and development theory, the study emphasises how decentralisation and strong social norms limit women’s independence and access to skilled care. It employs strategic messaging and inclusive methods, such as mobile health clinics, community posters, and village discussions to address structural and cultural obstacles. Ethical issues related to informed consent and narrative influence are addressed through respectful and honest communication. The article also encourages higher service utilisation, greater trust in midwives, and increased community engagement. This campaign provides an approach that can be replicated for ethical, gender-focused maternal health advocacy in low-resource areas, aiding Indonesia in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3.1.
Measuring Usability in Local Government’s Website: The Case of Makassar City Andi Yani; Syntia Sarel Wulandari; Mohamad Thahir Haning
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i2.9394

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The advancement of e-government requires local administrations to provide digital public services that are both accessible and user-friendly. However, the quality of user experience is often overlooked, including in the case of Makassar City’s official website, makassarkota.go.id. This study aims to evaluate the usability of a website in delivering public services. A descriptive quantitative approach was employed through a survey of 100 productive-age residents of Makassar with prior experience using the website. The research instrument was developed based on Nielsen’s (1993) five usability dimensions: learnability, efficiency, memorability, errors, and user satisfaction. The findings revealed that the overall usability score was low at 44.16% (poor category). The lowest scores were recorded in the error and efficiency dimensions, reflecting frequent technical issues and inefficient navigation. These results highlight the need for improvements in website design and management to enhance the effectiveness, transparency, and public trust in digital service delivery. This study also contributes to the literature on usability in the context of local government in Indonesia and serves a reference for similar evaluations in other areas.
Participatory Governance in Multicentric Systems Dana-Marie Ramjit
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i2.9658

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Contemporary public administration has shifted from hierarchical, state-centric models toward multilevel and multicentric governance, in which authority is dispersed across governments, markets, civil society, and citizens. While citizen participation and co-production are central to legitimacy, inclusiveness, and public service performance, structural inequalities, power asymmetries, and coordination challenges frequently constrain meaningful influence, producing engagement that is often symbolic rather than substantive. Drawing on postinternationalist theory, this paper conceptualizes governance as a turbulent, fragmented, and overlapping system characterized by distant proximities, where interdependence coexists with unequal access to power. It examines how these dynamics shape citizen participation, highlighting how structural, relational, and digital inequalities mediate the translation of presence into influence. The analysis integrates empirical examples from diverse governance contexts to illustrate the risks of co-optation and agenda capture and identifies drivers and barriers of substantive participation. Practically, the paper offers guidance for public managers, emphasizing heterarchical leadership, adaptive coordination, and the design of participatory mechanisms that ensure inclusiveness, accountability, and measurable public value. By linking theoretical insights on turbulence, fragmegration, and distant proximities with strategies for public administration, the paper reframes citizen engagement not as a bureaucratic add-on, but as a structurally conditioned determinant of legitimacy, innovation, and effectiveness in complex governance systems.
The Dynamics of Water Resource Governance in Post-Omnibus Indonesia: Centralization, Sustainability, and Social Inclusion Andi Setyo Pambudi; Bambang Pramujo
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i2.9756

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Water governance in Indonesia faces increasing complexity due to urbanization, climate change, and regulatory fragmentation. Although water is a philosophical entity in sustaining life and development, its management continues to suffer from gaps between policy and field-level implementation. This study is urgent in light of the Job Creation Law (Omnibus Law), which has significantly amended sectoral regulations related to water resources, yet its impact on water resilience and sustainable development remains underexplored. The objective of this research is to evaluate how the Omnibus Law influences water governance, particularly in balancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability. A qualitative approach is employed, using document analysis, selected watershed case studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with multi-sector stakeholders. Findings reveal that the Omnibus Law promotes centralization of authority, simplifies licensing procedures, and encourages private sector involvement, but risks weakening environmental safeguards and widening inequalities in water access. Key recommendations include the need for a more inclusive and adaptive policy framework, stronger intersectoral coordination, and active community participation in watershed management as a strategy to achieve long-term water resilience.  
The Lived Experiences of Manobo Tribe Living in Marginalized Community Rocelyn Quiñones; Marwisa S. Salam
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i2.9966

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This research explores the challenges faced by Manobo tribes in accessing social services and recognition within society. Through a qualitative approach using interviews, this study listens to people from a marginalized community in Barangay Ilomavis to understand their everyday lives. It highlights their struggles with social exclusion, securing a livelihood, managing finances, accessing sufficient food, and obtaining healthcare and education. The findings show that people are excluded from society in many ways. What keeps them disadvantaged is the combined effect of poverty, culture, and the place where they live. Even though government and non-government organizations try to help by offering services and aid, people still face ongoing difficulties in getting basic needs and opportunities. Beyond these challenges, the study shows that people want to improve their own lives and their community, especially through real improvements in roads, facilities, education, and healthcare. This study adds to the understanding of socio-economic realities faced by vulnerable communities and offers implications for policy makers, local government units, NGOs, and future researchers. Through these definitions, the study leverages on notions such as the Manobo Tribe and marginalized community and lived experience to further social justice discourse and equity in diverse contexts.
Beyond Connectivity: Quantifying the Economy-Wide Impact of Non-Toll Road Preservation via Public-Private Partnerships Arga Emmir
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v3i2.9996

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The escalating imperative for resilient infrastructure in developing economies often competes with fiscal constraints, necessitating innovative financing models such as Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). While extensive literature examines the economic impact of new toll road construction, empirical evidence regarding the economy-wide valuation of non-toll road preservation remains scarce. This study investigates the national economic repercussions of the South Sumatra Eastern Highway preservation project, Indonesia’s inaugural non-toll PPP initiative, employing a rigorous Input-Output analysis updated to 2023. By integrating Keynesian multipliers with Hirschman’s unbalanced growth theory, the research quantifies the project’s capacity to catalyze sectoral linkages. The findings reveal that the preservation investment generates a total output multiplier of 1.76, creating substantial employment opportunities, primarily within the construction sector. Furthermore, the analysis uncovers significant compulsive backward linkages, where the preservation activities actively stimulate upstream industries, particularly manufacturing and wholesale trade, despite these sectors not receiving direct investment. These results challenge the perception that maintenance projects yield lower economic returns than new construction. This study provides a robust justification for expanding PPP schemes in asset preservation, demonstrating that strategic maintenance is not merely a cost but a potent driver of intersectoral economic growth and structural development. 
Organizational Structure, Duties, Functions, and Service Implementation of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) Rumoh Sejahtera Aneuk Nanggroe (RSAN) under the Aceh Social Service Rivai Ahmad; Akhyar; Badruzzaman; Zamzami; Teuku Muhammad Zulffikar
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v4i1.10624

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Street children remain a social group requiring continuous government intervention and appropriate institutional support. The implementation of services for street children depends not only on formal policies but also on organizational structure, distribution of authority, human resources, and coordination mechanisms. This study aims to analyze the position, organizational structure, duties, functions, and work procedures of the Regional Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD) Rumoh Sejahtera Aneuk Nanggroe (RSAN) under the Aceh Social Service and to examine the implementation of coordination, care, and protection activities. This study employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation. The informants consisted of officials within UPTD RSAN involved in the implementation of its duties and functions. Data were analyzed using the interactive model of data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the implementation of the UPTD's organizational position and structure is constrained by limited authority and dependence on the Aceh Social Service in strategic and operational decision-making. The implementation of duties and functions is also affected by limited human resources and an imbalance between personnel and workload. Coordination activities face bureaucratic constraints and limited organizational authority, resulting in less flexible decision-making. Meanwhile, care and protection activities are constrained by the limited number and capacity of caregivers in relation to the number and needs of children served. The study concludes that the effectiveness of UPTD RSAN requires adequate human resources, more effective coordination mechanisms, and improved administrative procedures while maintaining accountability to the Aceh Social Service.
Digital Public Service Implementation through the SiKawan Cloud Office System: Evidence from a Village Government in Banyuwangi, Indonesia Safrieta Suyitno; Tjandra Yunfha; Erna Agustina
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v4i1.10625

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The rapid advancement of digital government has encouraged public organizations to transform conventional administrative practices into technology-driven public service delivery. In Indonesia, the implementation of the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) has become a strategic policy to improve the quality, efficiency, transparency, and accountability of public services, including at the village government level. This study aims to examine the implementation of digital public services through the SiKawan (Cloud Office System) application at the Kedayunan Village Office, Banyuwangi Regency, Indonesia. Employing a qualitative case study approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving village officials, system administrators, and service users. The findings reveal that the successful implementation of SiKawan is influenced by four interrelated dimensions of policy implementation: communication, organizational resources, implementers' commitment, and bureaucratic structure. The system has significantly enhanced administrative efficiency by reducing service processing time, improving document management, strengthening inter-agency coordination, and enabling digital document authentication through electronic signatures. Nevertheless, several challenges remain, including limited digital competencies among village officials, inadequate technological infrastructure, and resistance to organizational change. This study contributes to the literature on digital government by providing empirical evidence of cloud-based public service implementation within village governance, a context that remains underexplored in developing countries. The findings offer practical insights for policymakers in designing sustainable digital transformation strategies to strengthen local governance and improve citizen-centered public service delivery.
Policy Communication Model Based on Collaborative Governance for Hydrometeorological Disaster Mitigation in West Sumatra Province Rafeyfa Asyla Sururi; Rani Jelita Sinaga; Reni Juwita Sinaga; Sabrina Matanari Tampubulon
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v4i1.10687

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Hydrometeorological disasters constitute the dominant category of disasters in Indonesia, and West Sumatra is particularly exposed because of its geographical characteristics, environmental pressures, and changing climate conditions. Existing disaster-management arrangements involve multiple actors, yet the literature indicates continuing challenges related to fragmented coordination, one-way communication, and limited integration of local and scientific knowledge. This study aims to synthesize concepts, previous studies, and policy documents concerning policy communication and collaborative governance in hydrometeorological disaster mitigation and, on that basis, develop the Rimba Suara Policy Communication Model for West Sumatra Province. The study uses a qualitative, conceptual evidence-synthesis design based exclusively on secondary sources. A directed qualitative content-analysis approach is used because the initial analytical categories are informed by established concepts of collaborative governance, policy communication, risk communication, the pentahelix approach, and Minangkabau local wisdom. The synthesis identifies four connected requirements for a stronger policy-communication system: multi-actor coordination, accessible and dialogic risk communication, culturally grounded mediation, and continuous feedback from communities. The Rimba Suara model integrates these elements through an Attention–Interest–Search–Action–Share communication cycle. The model is presented as a conceptual proposition rather than an empirically validated intervention. Its expected contribution is to provide a theoretically grounded framework for connecting collaborative governance with risk communication and local knowledge in disaster-risk reduction. Future empirical studies are required to validate the model with stakeholders and assess its effects on trust, understanding, participation, coordination, and community resilience.
Owner-Driven Phased Construction: Linking Livability and Housing Standards in Public Housing in the Bicol Region, Philippines Elizabeth Regina Buena
Contemporary Public Administration Review Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Contemporary Public Administration Review (CoPAR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/copar.v4i1.10688

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This is a research study of two public housing developments in the Philippines – Kenny Village in Albay, and Maogma Village in Camarines Sur. It presents the residents’ experiences living in the units for more than a decade, evaluating the space and its components. Because of the considerations on budget, and administration, public housing is governed by standards for Socialized and Economic Housing - B.P. 220, and Fire Code of the Philippines, R.A. 9514. Slightly differing in focus, both dictate the standards to protect life, health, and property. Different institutional arrangements exist for public housing, but most involve the National Housing Authority (NHA), and or the local government units. Ceiling prices are set considering prevailing market conditions. In this study, the livability of the housing units is assessed based on compliance or non-compliance to standards, and residents’ personal evaluation of the units, public facilities, and the overall environment. This follows theories related to residential satisfaction and good quality housing. Based on the results, non-compliance does not automatically mean dissatisfaction of the units, or a design failure but rather an adaptive governance response. Access to public facilities, availability of services, and the social environment increase perceived livability. Residents modify the original units according to changes in family composition, economic capability, lifestyle, etc. This study highlights the need for public housing policies to anticipate such adaptation as part of a more responsive public housing governance and sustainable built environment. 

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