Implementation Of Child Identity Card Policy (KIA) In Improving Public Services In The Department Of Population And Civil Registration Of Deli Serdang Regency
Implementation of Child Identity Card Policy (KIA) in Improving Public Services in the Department of Population and Civil Registration of Deli Serdang Regency
The Importance of Child Identity Card Policy (KIA) in Enhancing Public Services
The government's efforts to provide and protect the rights of children over their identity through the issuance of Child Identity Card (KIA) policy are commendable. Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 2 of 2016 concerning KIA stipulates that KIA is only issued by the District/City Civil Registry and Civil Registry Office (Disdukcapil). The primary goal of this policy is to increase data collection, protection, and public services for children, as well as fulfilling their constitutional rights. By implementing KIA, the government aims to ensure that every child has a unique identity, which is essential for accessing various public services and benefits.
Challenges in Implementing Child Identity Card Policy (KIA) in Deli Serdang Regency
Unfortunately, public awareness in Deli Serdang Regency regarding the importance of Child Identity Card (KIA) is low. According to the data, only 33,597 children out of the target of 560,395 children have KIA in 2020. This is a far cry from the national target of 20% KIA ownership in each district/city. In fact, the implementation of KIA in Deli Serdang has only reached around 6% of the target. This low awareness and implementation rate pose significant challenges to the effective implementation of KIA policy in Deli Serdang Regency.
The Role of Disdukcapil in Implementing Child Identity Card Policy (KIA)
This qualitative descriptive research examines the implementation of the KIA policy in Disdukcapil Deli Serdang Regency using interview, observation, and documentation techniques. The results show that Disdukcapil has made efforts to implement the KIA policy by coordinating with the sub-district office and collaborating with schools in Deli Serdang. However, some obstacles hamper program optimization:
Pandemi Covid-19: KIA socialization to the community is less than optimal due to the pandemic. Lack of data utilization: The community has not felt the benefits of KIA because there is no use of MCH data by public organizations in Deli Serdang.
Challenges and Opportunities Towards Better Public Services
Constraints faced in the implementation of KIA in Deli Serdang open up opportunities for improvement and improvement of public services. Some steps that can be taken are:
Increasing socialization: Disdukcapil needs to increase socialization about the importance of KIA to the community. Socialization can be done through various media, such as mass media, social media, and face-to-face activities in schools and communities. Developing the use of KIA data: Disdukcapil can work with public organizations and related agencies to utilize KIA data in various public programs and services. For example, KIA data can be used to record children who need social assistance, record students who are entitled to get educational assistance, or record children who need special health services. Building an integrated information system: Disdukcapil can develop an integrated information system to facilitate the KIA issuance process, record KIA data, and utilize KIA data for various purposes. *Increasing community involvement: Disdukcapil needs to involve the community in the process of implementing KIA. This can be done through discussion forums, work groups, and community empowerment programs.
Conclusion
Increasing public awareness, utilization of KIA data, and integrated information system development is the key to improving public services at Disdukcapil Deli Serdang. The optimal implementation of KIA will provide great benefits for children and the community, as well as showing the government's commitment in protecting and improving the welfare of children.
Recommendations
Based on the findings of this research, the following recommendations are made:
- Increase socialization about the importance of KIA: Disdukcapil should increase socialization about the importance of KIA to the community through various media, such as mass media, social media, and face-to-face activities in schools and communities.
- Develop the use of KIA data: Disdukcapil should work with public organizations and related agencies to utilize KIA data in various public programs and services.
- Build an integrated information system: Disdukcapil should develop an integrated information system to facilitate the KIA issuance process, record KIA data, and utilize KIA data for various purposes.
- Increase community involvement: Disdukcapil should involve the community in the process of implementing KIA through discussion forums, work groups, and community empowerment programs.
By implementing these recommendations, Disdukcapil Deli Serdang can improve the implementation of KIA policy and provide better public services to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Implementation of Child Identity Card Policy (KIA) in Deli Serdang Regency
Q: What is the purpose of the Child Identity Card Policy (KIA)?
A: The primary goal of the KIA policy is to increase data collection, protection, and public services for children, as well as fulfilling their constitutional rights.
Q: Who is responsible for issuing the Child Identity Card (KIA)?
A: According to Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 2 of 2016, the KIA is only issued by the District/City Civil Registry and Civil Registry Office (Disdukcapil).
Q: What are the challenges faced in implementing the KIA policy in Deli Serdang Regency?
A: The challenges faced in implementing the KIA policy in Deli Serdang Regency include low public awareness, lack of data utilization, and the impact of the pandemic on KIA socialization.
Q: What are the benefits of implementing the KIA policy?
A: The benefits of implementing the KIA policy include providing a unique identity for every child, facilitating access to various public services and benefits, and demonstrating the government's commitment to protecting and improving the welfare of children.
Q: How can Disdukcapil improve the implementation of the KIA policy?
A: Disdukcapil can improve the implementation of the KIA policy by increasing socialization about the importance of KIA, developing the use of KIA data, building an integrated information system, and increasing community involvement.
Q: What is the role of the community in implementing the KIA policy?
A: The community plays a crucial role in implementing the KIA policy by providing information and support to Disdukcapil in issuing the KIA, utilizing KIA data for various purposes, and participating in discussion forums, work groups, and community empowerment programs.
Q: How can the community benefit from the implementation of the KIA policy?
A: The community can benefit from the implementation of the KIA policy by having access to various public services and benefits, such as social assistance, educational assistance, and special health services.
Q: What are the next steps for Disdukcapil in implementing the KIA policy?
A: The next steps for Disdukcapil in implementing the KIA policy include increasing socialization about the importance of KIA, developing the use of KIA data, building an integrated information system, and increasing community involvement.
Q: How can the government support the implementation of the KIA policy?
A: The government can support the implementation of the KIA policy by providing resources and funding for Disdukcapil to implement the KIA policy, providing technical assistance and training to Disdukcapil staff, and monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the KIA policy.
Q: What are the long-term benefits of implementing the KIA policy?
A: The long-term benefits of implementing the KIA policy include providing a unique identity for every child, facilitating access to various public services and benefits, and demonstrating the government's commitment to protecting and improving the welfare of children.