Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan : Kajian Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Politik Daerah https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip <p>Jurnal Ilmu Pemerintahan : Kajian Ilmu Pemerintahan dan Politik Daerah, with registered number ISSN 2528-0724 (Online), ISSN 2503-4685 (Print) is a peer-reviewed journal conducted by a team under KAPSIPI (Kesatuan Asosiasi Program Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan Indonesia), Governmental Studies Program, Faculty of Social and Politic Science, Universitas Pancasakti. it is on the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to the Government Studies. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research result that have been archived in the area of Governmental Studies and Local Politic.</p> <p>JIP was firstly published in 2017 via http://e-journal.upstegal.ac.id/index.php/jip as the publication media. But in 2019, precisely in the publishment of vol.4 no 2 october 2019,JIP changed the domain to http://governmentjournal.org. It was due to the server's unstability on the past media. With the current domain transformation, JIP used OJS 3.1.0 software. All of the journals, which have been published in OJS 2.4.8 Software, have been migrated on the new website.</p> en-US arifzainudin@upstegal.ac.id (Arif Zainudin) support@restuwahyuno.web.id (Restu Wahyuno) Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:04:21 +0700 OJS 3.2.1.5 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Crisis Communication at the Local Level: Trust, Inequality, and Developmental Implications from Makassar’s COVID-19 Response https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/624 <p>This study examines the dynamics of crisis communication in Makassar during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the interaction between leadership visibility, digital information flows, policy clarity, and participatory practices. The urgency of this research lies in addressing how local governments in decentralized contexts manage communication when institutional trust is fragile and citizens face unequal access to information. Using a qualitative case study approach with triangulated interviews, documents, and media analysis, four major themes emerged: the symbolic centrality of mayoral leadership, the uneven reach of digital platforms, fragmentation and ambiguity in policy-related communication, and the critical role of local actors in building trust. The findings reveal that while mayoral visibility generated short-term reassurance, its effectiveness was limited by weak coordination across administrative layers. Similarly, reliance on digital platforms amplified inequalities, excluding marginalized populations from vital information. By contrast, neighborhood leaders, religious figures, and NGOs functioned as trusted intermediaries, translating official messages into socially resonant forms. Theoretically, this study contributes to crisis communication scholarship by demonstrating that effective communication requires more than symbolic authority or technological innovation; it depends on relational trust, procedural fairness, and hybrid infrastructures that integrate both formal and community-based channels.</p> Rozy Khadafi, Agus Danugroho, Erica Ferry Sukma Sitepu Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/624 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700 E-Democracy and Citizen Participation in Liberia: Confronting the Challenges of Inclusivity and Engagement https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/622 <p>E-democracy involves the idea that digital tools such as the Internet can enhance citizen participation in decision-making. However, Liberia, a post-conflict state, still faces challenges with e-democracy. This article explores the factors obstructing the realisation of e-democracy and its goal of fostering meaningful citizen engagement in Liberia. This study used a qualitative approach, collecting secondary data from peer-reviewed articles, official reports, newspapers, and other sources, and interactively analysed in the NVivo 12 Plus software. The analysis is based on Marianne Kneuer's theory of e-democracy, which comprises three indicators: free and equal access, e-participation, and e-government. The findings indicate that the implementation of e-democracy in Liberia encounters several obstacles: (i) limited free and unequal digital access due to weak legal protections for internet freedom, online intimidation, high internet costs, and low digital literacy; (ii) absence of e-participation as citizens struggle to access timely and reliable government information. Traditional media, especially radio, continues to be the primary source compared to digital platforms; (iii) lack of e-government services owing to ineffective online government platforms and unreliable digital services, which force citizens to rely on traditional methods to access public services.</p> Kerkulah P Nyeleker, Dian Eka Rahmawati, Eko Priyo Purnomo, Non Naprathansuk Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/622 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Analysis of Government Policy Implementation in Natural Disaster Management Through National Search And Rescue (Sar) In Indonesia https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/623 <p>Indonesia is highly vulnerable to natural disasters due to its geographical location at the convergence of three major tectonic plates. This study aims to analyze how the government implements policies to address disasters, particularly in the context of national-level Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. Using a qualitative descriptive method and a literature review approach, this research evaluates data from national policy documents, academic references, and Warfield’s (2008) disaster management theory. The findings reveal that although legal and institutional frameworks are in place through Law No. 24 of 2007 and the existence of BNPB and BASARNAS there are still major challenges in implementation. The main issues include weak inter-sectoral coordination, disparities in regional capacities, limited Search and Rescue (SAR) technology, and low levels of community preparedness. The integration of the six stages of disaster management proposed by Warfield (mitigation, preparedness, emergency response, recovery, capacity building, and adaptation) into Search and Rescue (SAR) policy has not been effectively implemented. There is a need to strengthen policies that are risk-based, sustainable, collaborative, and responsive to social and environmental changes. This study recommends improving inter-agency coordination, investing in Search and Rescue (SAR) technology, and empowering local communities as a strategic approach to disaster management in Indonesia. These findings highlight the need to strengthen inter-agency coordination and implement collaborative governance that can directly support the effectiveness of SAR policies at the practical level.</p> Kusworo Kusworo, Zubakhrum Tjenreng Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/623 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Impact of Bureaucracy Simplification: The Experience of Lumajang District https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/570 <p>One of the efforts to make bureaucracy more effective and efficient is by simplifying the bureaucracy. This effort to simplify the bureaucracy was conveyed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo during his inauguration as the President of Indonesia for the second term on October 20, 2019. The simplification of bureaucracy involves reducing the bureaucratic span from 5 (five) levels to just 2 (two) levels. The Lumajang Regency Government, as one of the government institutions, has also implemented this bureaucratic simplification. There are 3 (three) sequential stages carried out, namely Simplification of Organizational Structure, Position Equalization, and Work System Adjustment. This research aims to describe the process, consistency, and impact of the implementation of the bureaucratic simplification policy within the Lumajang Regency Government. The theory used is the public policy implementation theory by Paul A. Sabatier and Daniel A. Mazmanian. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. The results of the study show that impact of implementing the bureaucratic simplification were found between the objectives and their operationalization, for example, the issuance of Ministerial Regulation PAN and RB Number 1 of 2023 concerning Functional Positions, which accommodates the conversion of SKP (employee performance targets) values into credit scores. This has led to functional officials no longer being professional in their fields. Regarding the impact of policy implementation, one of the negative impacts is that some functional officials cannot receive functional allowances in accordance with their functional positions because these positions should not be at the Regional Government level.</p> Aksanul Inam, Supranoto, Hari Karyadi Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/570 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Local Elites as Collaborative Networks: A Systematic Literature Review Analysis of Their Capabilities and Roles in Regional Development https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/625 <p>Local elites play a central role in regional development, yet the existing literature is fragmented on the economic and political aspects of electoral politics without providing a comprehensive explanation of their capabilities in creating high-performance governance and holistic development achievements. This study aims to analyse the multidimensional role of local elites in building collaboration and mobilising community participation to achieve quality governance. Using a systematic literature review method guided by PRISMA, this study analysed 10 selected articles from the Scopus database identified through the keywords "local elites", "regional development", and "political participation". The findings reveal that local elites are not a single entity, but rather a collaborative network of political, economic and religious elites. Each acts as a change agent, facilitator, mediator and resource enabler. The synergy between these elites, facilitated by effective communication and visionary leadership, is key in creating collaborative governance and increasing community participation. However, this study has limitations due to the limited scope of the literature and does not involve primary empirical data. The implication is that governments and stakeholders need to recognise the complex role of local elites and encourage collaborative leadership models involving formal and non-formal elites to improve accountability and effectiveness of local development.</p> Muhamad Tarom, Muhammed Aksuo Copyright (c) 2025 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 https://governmentjournal.org/index.php/jip/article/view/625 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0700