Challenges and Problems of Decentralization in Infrastructure Development to Improve Public Welfare (Case Study at Rokan Hilir District, Indonesia)

Ali Asfar; Soesilo Zauhar; Siti Rochmah; Hermawan

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Challenges and Problems of Decentralization in Infrastructure Development to Improve Public Welfare (Case Study at Rokan Hilir District, Indonesia)

Ali Asfar, Soesilo Zauhar, Siti Rochmah, Hermawan

Published in Journal of Public Policy and Administration (Volume 5, Issue 2)

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The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the challenges and problems of implementing decentralization in infrastructure development. In this case the question is related to central and regional development regulations, the interests between the central government and local governments in infrastructure development and related development budget issues. This study uses a descriptive approach (descriptive research) with qualitative research methods (qualitative research). Research findings show the challenges and problems faced in the decentralization of infrastructure development, among others: First, related to differences in regulations between the central government and local governments, central government regulations that are not in accordance with the wishes and make it difficult for the Regional Government of Rokan Hilir District to carry out regional development. Second, there are differences in the interests of the Government which prioritize the interests of the state as a whole compared to the interests of the people in the regions. Third, Actors who have a dominant role in compiling programs, budgets and implementing infrastructure development in the Rokan Hilir District are the executive and legislative. Other actors such as Business Actors, Religious Leaders/Organizations, Educational Institutions/Providers, and Non-Governmental Organizations are less involved in preparing programs, budgets and implementing infrastructure development.. Fourth, the operating budget to pay temporary staff salaries at the Government Office and routine expenditures for the benefit of the government is bigger than the budget used for development. In addition, there are relatively few financial assistance funds from the Provincial Government to the Rokan Hilir district government, so that it does not support the infrastructure development budget.

Published in	Journal of Public Policy and Administration (Volume 5, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.jppa.20210502.13
Page(s)	44-52
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Decentralization, Infrastructure Development, Publik Welfare, Rokan Hilir District

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Ali Asfar, Soesilo Zauhar, Siti Rochmah, Hermawan. Challenges and Problems of Decentralization in Infrastructure Development to Improve Public Welfare (Case Study at Rokan Hilir District, Indonesia). J Public Policy Adm. 2021;5(2):44-52. doi: 10.11648/j.jppa.20210502.13

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Ali Asfar

Doctoral Program of Public Administration, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia
Soesilo Zauhar

Faculty of Public Administration Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
Siti Rochmah

Faculty of Public Administration Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia
Hermawan

Faculty of Public Administration Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia

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