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The Institutional Dynamics of Sub-District in Indonesia

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  • Sad Dian Utomo

    (Faculty of Administrative Science, Department of Public Administration, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java.)

  • Irfan Ridwan Maksum

    (Faculty of Administrative Science, Department of Public Administration, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java.)

  • Teguh Kurniawan

    (Faculty of Administrative Science, Department of Public Administration, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java.)

Abstract

This article examines what factors lead to the institutional dynamics of sub-district in Indonesia. Institutional dynamics are changes due to interaction patterns, values, culture, and people's tastes. In this study, we look at the institutional dynamics of sub-district from two primary causal factors: endogenous and exogenous. The findings conclude that endogenous factors consist of the sub-district human resources, budget, and creativity/innovation of the sub-district head. In comparison, exogenous factors consist of national policies related to sub-districts; the role of the sub-district supervisor; regent/mayor commitment; public perception; information technology; and area characteristics (rural and urban). Based on these institutional dynamics, it is necessary to reposition sub-district institutions by developing sub-district institutional models for rural areas, urban areas, and a hybrid of both.

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  • Sad Dian Utomo & Irfan Ridwan Maksum & Teguh Kurniawan, 2023. "The Institutional Dynamics of Sub-District in Indonesia," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 43(1), pages 1-36, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:v:43:y:2023:i:1:p:1-36
    DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v43i1.8821
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    Keywords

    institutional dynamics; local government; decentralization; coordination; community empowerment; bureaucracy; governance; participatory democracy; democratic administration; democratic innovation.; sub-district;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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