The Institutional Dynamics of Sub-District in Indonesia

Sad Dian Utomo; Irfan Ridwan Maksum; Teguh Kurniawan

doi:10.47577/tssj.v43i1.8821

Authors

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

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47577/tssj.v43i1.8821

Keywords:

institutional dynamics, local government, decentralization, coordination, community empowerment, bureaucracy, governance, participatory democracy, democratic administration, democratic innovation., sub-district

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.