Vol. 16 No. 1 (2024)

This research aims to evaluate regional innovations in implementing Surabaya City government policies to reduce stunting rates and improve the quality of public health services. A qualitative descriptive method was used with a case study approach involving field observations and structured interviews. The research results show the success of Posyandu Prima in reducing stunting rates significantly in the last two years. The Surabaya City Government has proven effective in managing this program's human resources and budget. The active involvement of Great Surabaya Cadres (KSH) and non-governmental organizations also contributed greatly to the program's success. Cross-sector collaboration plays an important role in supporting implementation. Institutional characteristics, such as commitment to public health and ability to collaborate, also matter. Theoretically, this research shows that synergy between the parties involved and government commitment can achieve significant results in handling the stunting problem. In conclusion, the Prima Posyandu Program has proven successful in reducing stunting rates and improving the quality of public health services in Surabaya. Additionally, the collaborative efforts between community stakeholders, healthcare providers, and governmental bodies underscore the crucial role of multi-sectoral partnerships in addressing complex public health issues like stunting. This synergy fosters comprehensive approaches that combine local knowledge, resources, and policy support to effectively combat stunting and enhance the well-being of communities. Thus, the Prima Posyandu Program's success is a compelling example of how concerted action and sustained commitment can yield tangible improvements in population health outcomes.

Poverty, defined as the inability of individuals to fulfill their basic needs, poses a significant challenge to achieving community welfare in many regions. Addressing this challenge requires a holistic and integrated approach that considers Indonesian society's diverse cultural and socio-economic contexts. Adapting innovative architecture is crucial in confronting Indonesia's various cultural and socio-economic landscapes. This approach provides new alternatives for regional development strategies and opens up new opportunities for transforming and adapting innovation to tackle poverty holistically and sustainably. This research aims to restructure innovation architecture and examine its potential to transform regions in poverty alleviation efforts. The study employs a qualitative research method with a literature review analysis. It explores novel approaches for developing a solution-oriented and applicable analysis and recommendations for communities. Additionally, the research analyzes several regions that have successfully implemented regional innovation and reduced local poverty levels. Data is collected through a literature search strongly relevant to the research objectives. The findings indicate that innovation architecture can drive regional transformation in poverty alleviation through 1) Enhancing collaboration and synergy among stakeholders, 2) Creating a conducive innovation ecosystem, and 3) Developing contextual and sustainable innovative solutions. These findings demonstrate the substantial potential of innovation architecture in transforming regions to achieve poverty alleviation. This aligns with existing theories emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and synergy as key factors in creating effective, innovative solutions. Innovation architecture can serve as an effective tool in transforming regions towards poverty alleviation. Proper and sustainable implementation of innovation architecture can assist regions in crafting contextual, innovative solutions and enhancing community welfare.

This research aims to evaluate the readiness of the Indragiri Hulu Regency government, especially Satpol PP and KPBD, to implement the Si ATAN BEDA application, which has been implemented. E-Readiness analysis was carried out using the STOPE approach. The Si ATAN BEDA service application functions as a channel for public complaints, making it easier for the public to submit reports and complaints regarding disturbances of peace, public order, and regional disasters. Implementing the Si ATAN BEDA application service has not shown optimal results due to the government's lack of understanding regarding E-Readiness and making decisions without adequate consideration of the facts. The research method uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive research type. After the field data was collected, the data was processed using NVivo 12 to provide a visual depiction of the field findings and analyzed based on the theory that supports the findings. The results and discussion concluded that the STOPE framework model, which consists of strategy, technology, organization, people, and environment, is the most appropriate model for evaluating the E-Readiness of the Indragiri Hulu Regency government. In the strategy domain, there is a lack of leadership roles in providing direction and supervision, as well as weaknesses in application development planning. The technology domain shows that there are obstacles in application use and security that still need to be strengthened. The lack of cooperation between the government and the private sector in implementing applications is a challenge in the organizational domain. The human resources domain shows that officers' skill qualifications are not aligned with their educational background, and their understanding of applications still needs to be improved. Meanwhile, in the environmental domain of public knowledge, the lack of public knowledge about the application shows a lack of socialization by the government, so the community has not fully felt the benefits.

Government policy on village funds seeks to encourage village independence. Village independence can focus on development based on local potential. Studies on local potential-based village development have not yet explored the issues of social inclusion and community empowerment. This research analyzes the approach to social inclusion and community empowerment in developing local potential in Bahu Palawa Village. Social inclusion and community empowerment are important to study because these two aspects play a role in fostering more equitable, participatory, and sustainable development. This study uses Bennett's theoretical framework (2003) regarding social inclusion and community empowerment. This study uses a qualitative approach using three data collection techniques: observation, in-depth interviews, and document and literature study. Research findings show that the Bahu Palawa Village Government has tried to foster social inclusion and community empowerment in developing local potential. Social inclusion and community empowerment have not been running optimally due to a lack of access to basic services, awareness and knowledge, limited infrastructure, economic inequality, and the ineffectiveness of community empowerment programs. This condition inhibits citizen participation and prevents them from being fully involved in village development. In conclusion, developing local potential requires holistic social inclusion and empowerment development. This can be done through collaboration with a focus on increasing local capacity.

The law mandates public services that implement its principles. Digitalization and innovation of the service processes are necessary in today's digital era. There are still many public reports on digital services in general, and there are still many private universities in Kalimantan that have category C/Good/Unaccredited, indicating that the process of digitization and service innovation in higher education services in Kalimantan has challenges that are not easy. This research aims to reveal how the efforts of the Higher Education Service Institution (LLDIKTI) Region XI in improving the quality of higher education services in Kalimantan Island and to find out the success factors and inhibiting factors in this effort. The method in this research is qualitative, with interviews and observations as primary data, while secondary data uses documentation and literature studies. Data analysis techniques use triangulation with data collection, reduction, presentation, and verification stages. The results showed that 1) There are five service digitization innovations intended for stakeholders or service users that continue to be developed to accommodate all types of services in accordance with service standards, 2) Service process innovation is carried out by changing the process flow in service standards from 12.4 days to 7.5 days, 3) The main supporting factors are digital leadership and human resources, 4) The main inhibiting factors are commitment and digital literacy. This shows that efforts are needed that must be supported by all aspects of an organization to carry out sustainable digitalization and service innovation.

This research analyzes the Bogor Regency government’s efforts to increase the number of tourists through digital marketing with the Ekabo application service. Then, advise on managing the Ekabo Application for the Bogor Regency regional government. After the COVID-19 recovery, tourism has become an indicator of economic development. Likewise, Bogor Regency has potential in tourism management. The Ekabo application is an innovative tourism weapon for the Bogor district government. This breakthrough application responds to the inequality in tourism quality in Bogor Regency, which tends to be centralized in one area. Based on this research, the author sees an opportunity to maximize this application by getting an upgrade in local revenue in the tourism sector. However, the implementation of the Ekabo application experienced several obstacles, such as uneven socialization due to the large size of the Bogor district. Tourism activists need to gain more awareness about the importance of promoting tourism through digital means. Then, the bad internet connection in several border areas is often a complaint from tourists, and the active participation of tourism managers needs to be higher. Therefore, the author offers several proposed strategies so that the Ekabo application can be known by foreign and local tourists, including strengthening the Ekabo application on all well-known social media as digital promotions, collaborating with tourism content creators as well as making brand ambassadors, and recording tourists’ attractions by the cultural and tourism collaborates with tourism activists in the field.

This study discusses the challenges faced by MSMEs. This study focuses on the importance of innovation as a transformer for micro, small, and medium enterprises, especially in the financial sector of Central Lombok Regency. The increasingly difficult challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises are in Central Lombok Regency. This study uses a qualitative-exploratory approach. The study locus is Central Lombok Regency. Primary data collection was carried out using 3 (three) techniques. In-depth interviews were conducted with Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, the financial sector, and other stakeholders involved in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises activities and ecosystems. Next, observations were carried out on activities to better understand the daily operations and challenges faced by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. In an effort to confirm the data and information obtained, a focus group discussion (FGD) was then carried out as part of the triangulation technique in qualitative methods. This study finds that fostering interaction among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises is key to their growth and sustainability. Whether through traditional partnerships or digital platforms, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises can benefit from coming together to increase their competitiveness and contribute to overall economic development. Apart from that, the financial transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through innovation opens up growth opportunities and increases competitiveness in the digital era. The government and various related parties must continue to work together to support the financial transformation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. This can be achieved by providing adequate digital infrastructure, fintech education and training programs, and regulations that support the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. In addition, this study recommends that the government, private sector, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, and other stakeholders work together to overcome challenges and realize financial improvements for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through sustainable innovation in Central Lombok Regency.

Software development is among the most powerful needs in every organization and industry in the current generation. It is used to help the functionality of their system by using the software development guide named Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Various system developments have been conducted, including developing a public complaint service system. This research applies extreme programming (XP) and User-Centered Design (UCD) development methods to develop the geographic information system for the Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN) Kediri City complaint service. These development methods are expected to meet user expectations. Also, it can reduce the time required to develop products with results that will be shown by conducting usability testing and validity tests. This research applied extreme programming and user-centered design development methods, both quantitative and qualitative for user testing. The application was successfully developed using XP and UCD development methods. The Kediri City BNN complaint service application was successfully developed in several stages: planning, implementing the design, and program code, followed by the evaluation stage. In the evaluation stage, usability testing results on the geotagging mobile application of the Kediri City BNN complaint service obtained a total score of 92.75% with a very good interpretation, and the validation testing results obtained a value of 100%. Applying extreme programming and user-centered design as a development method produces high usability testing and user experience because, in the development stage, it prioritizes interactions and user opinions.

This research aims to understand the role and influence of innovative and flexible modern leadership in pushing Indonesia toward the vision of a golden Indonesia. With research variables, analyzing innovative and flexible modern leadership performance towards a Golden Indonesia involves several important aspects. Three analyses are made regarding this first. Creativity and innovation, second. Collaboration, flexibility, and third. Development of human potential. This involves analyzing leaders’ strategies, policies, and actions to stimulate economic growth, improve governance, and increase societal well-being through innovative and flexible modern leadership performance toward a golden Indonesia. A quantitative research method used a multistage random sampling survey method, which can open up opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of the leadership phenomenon, with 1200 respondents throughout Indonesia who are 17 years old or have been married for two years. The findings of the innovative and flexible modern leadership performance analysis towards a Golden Indonesia involve several important aspects, where the modern leadership performance analysis shows creativity and innovation (38%), collaboration and flexibility (29%), and the development of human potential (27%) And the need for modern leadership can be seen in transformational leadership (36%), situational leadership (30%), and servant leadership (28%), I don’t know 6%. By analyzing the data, performing statistical analysis with reliability testing, using software, and identifying patterns. These three things have advantages and disadvantages in certain work situations and will have an impact on the government in the future toward a bright and certain golden Indonesia.

This study examines the customary elites' role in the local socio-political landscape in Lampung, Indonesia. The problem is that so far, the role of customary elites is often ignored in regional development, where they only become political symbols and are used for local political interests in the region. In this case study, customary elites attempt to manage their adat communities so that they make positive contributions to society. Adat still has a significant influence and plays an important role in the daily lives of the Lampung people. However, this is not just community-level regulation or customary law; it also has important cultural and social significance for the nation. This study uses qualitative research methods and an ethnographic approach. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and participant observation with analysis using data reduction, verification, data display, and data triangulation. The result showed that adat helps form and maintain social ties among local communities, contributing to government development programs and administrative changes. In the adat government, traditional elites also represent their adat communities. Adat shows flexibility towards change while preserving local wisdom and contributing to regional development. Customary elites and adat communities have great influence in society, and they are valued and respected by their collective members. Their role should be maximized by local governments in regional development because one of the keys to successful development is utilizing local wisdom because local wisdom is the element that is most adaptable and flexible in change.

One of the concepts of Jakarta Smart City is marked by the existence of regional innovation. The JAKI (Jakarta Kini) application is a one-stop service innovation that helps people with their daily activities. Management of the JAKI (Jakarta Kini) application as a regional innovation aligns with innovative governance in public administration studies. Innovative governance as a renewal of good governance is not enough to overcome problems, especially in the public sector. The study aims to analyze the implementation of Innovative Governance in Managing Public Services through the JAKI (Jakarta Kini) Application in DKI Jakarta Province and to find out Innovative Governance in Managing Public Services Through the JAKI (Jakarta Kini) Application in DKI Jakarta Province. The study used qualitative research methods. Primary data sources were obtained from interviews, and secondary data from books, articles, and previous research. The data analysis technique uses the Miles and Huberman model. This study analyzed innovative governance as public service management through the JAKI (Jakarta Kini) application in DKI Jakarta. The results showed that government governance in DKI Jakarta can be categorized as innovative through the JAKI (Jakarta Kini) application. However, the management must carry out active outreach to increase community participation and make regular improvements to minimize errors in the service system.

Indonesia's creative economy has experienced notable growth, contributing Rp1,105 trillion in 2018. Among its integral components, ikat weaving plays a crucial role in sustaining production, preserving traditions, and maintaining product authenticity. The sector encourages innovation, adoption of digital technology, and benefits from government policies supporting creative industries. Despite its international recognition, traditional ikat weaving faces significant challenges for MSMEs, including capital constraints, marketing difficulties, and limited human resources. Preserving ikat weaving in Kupang City presents multifaceted challenges encompassing social, economic, and market dynamics. This qualitative research employed a case study approach to delve into these complexities. Case study research involves in-depth data collection from various sources like interviews, observations, and documents, aiming to reveal insights into real-life scenarios. The study underscores the pivotal role of Hexa Helix collaboration involving government, business, universities, NGOs, mass media, and the affected community in advancing ikat weaving. This collaborative framework promotes innovation, facilitates resource sharing, and enhances community engagement. However, challenges identified in governance and administration aspects highlight the informal nature of current cooperation efforts. Despite these challenges, the research demonstrates that three other dimensions of successful collaboration—autonomy, mutuality, and reciprocity—are effectively contributing to the development of ikat weaving MSMEs in Kupang City. This collaborative approach is pivotal in safeguarding ikat weaving as a cultural heritage while unlocking its economic potential. The findings suggest opportunities for stakeholders to enhance collaboration through more structured and formal mechanisms. By addressing governance and administrative challenges, stakeholders can better support ikat weaving MSMEs, ensuring sustainable growth and cultural preservation.

Effective city solid waste management has become a critical issue for communities globally due to the rapid pace of urbanization and increasing environmental concerns. The convergence of economic development and environmental preservation in Batam City, Indonesia, has underscored the necessity for inventive waste management approaches. This study examines the impact of dynamic governance and community empowerment in addressing the intricate waste issue in Batam City. The research uses a qualitative approach to investigate the underlying reasons for waste management difficulties. It investigates how adaptive governance might improve stakeholder cooperation and decision-making based on facts. Effective policy implementation relies on public interaction, yet meaningful participation remains difficult. Prior research suggests that individuals are more inclined to engage in matters that directly impact them, and ambiguous implementation protocols and a lack of confidence in political establishments frequently hinder community engagement in environmental policy. The waste management techniques in Batam City are conventional and inefficient due to limited government resources, highlighting the necessity for a more comprehensive strategy. The study’s results indicate that implementing dynamic governance, which involves the flexibility to adapt and collaborate with stakeholders, can enhance waste management procedures. In addition, applying social capital theory can facilitate community empowerment, leading to a heightened sense of ownership and active engagement in waste management initiatives. Communities can enhance the effectiveness and durability of waste management systems by utilizing social networks, trust, and shared standards. This study emphasizes the significance of integrating inventive governance approaches with community-led efforts to tackle urban trash issues and advance sustainable development in Batam City.

The study examines the role of transformational leadership and Dynamic Managerial Capabilities in public sector innovation, specifically in addressing the challenges of managing the livelihood eligibility of the community, including older people, in order to build an elderly-friendly community. The study focuses on the leadership of Jambi Mayor and Vice Major in employing innovation to realize Jambi as a Smart Living. This descriptive qualitative study aims to identify new information related to the transformational leadership and Dynamic Managerial Capabilities of the Jambi Government in innovating feasible urban living. The authors identified transformational leadership as a major style in carrying out innovation and dynamic managerial capabilities. The study found that Jambi City is continuously promoting the importance of creating smart living as one of the smart city indicators, especially in elderly-friendly cities, through the leadership of its mayor and vice mayor. Both initiated change by identifying challenges and opportunities, finding good examples of smart living, inspiring and implementing innovations, encouraging changes in how the bureaucracy works, and motivating civil servants to improve their attitudes and assumptions, especially toward health services for the elderly. The study concludes that leadership style and dynamic managerial ability to adapt to change contribute to the success of smart living innovation.

The establishment of Joint Village-Owned Enterprises (Joint-BUMDes) presents an opportunity to create a collaborative network among villages, addressing the challenge of hindered business growth commonly faced by single-village enterprises. Therefore, this research aims to explore and analyze key enablers of Joint-BUMDes development using an interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach and provide strategic recommendations for their growth. Based on literature review and semi-structured interviews with 8 informants, nine enablers were identified. These served as the basis for constructing a questionnaire distributed to three respondents who were purposely selected to establish contextual relationships. The ISM analysis prioritized interventions based on enablers located in Quadrant III and IV from the MICMAC analysis and the highest levels in the ISM interaction model. Key enablers include the village chief's political influence, managerial and technical skills, and leadership characteristics, as well as government support, equality in capabilities among villages, and the founding initiative. The conclusion drawn is that political and management factors predict the success of Joint-BUMDes and influence other factors. Therefore, addressing these enablers is crucial for the successful development of Joint-BUMDes in Indonesia. Apart from these practical implications, this study enriches the literature on social enterprises in Indonesia, which has thus far been limited to single village BUMDes and fragmented in analyzing influencing factors.