The Effectiveness Of The Preparation Of Regional Development Plans In The Asahan Regency Regional Development Planning Agency

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The Effectiveness of the Preparation of Regional Development Plans at the Asahan Regency Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda)

Introduction

Regional development planning is a crucial aspect of local governance, as it sets the direction for the development of a region. In Indonesia, the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) plays a vital role in formulating regional development plans. This study examines the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda, with a focus on the indicators of human resources and coordination.

Background

The Asahan Regency Bappeda is responsible for producing regional government work plans every year. However, the effectiveness of this process has been questioned due to several obstacles. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development planning in the Asahan Regency Bappeda, by taking into account the indicators of human resources and coordination.

Methodology

This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method, collecting data through interviews with 8 respondents and document reviews. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda.

Limitations of Human Resources

One of the key indicators of the effectiveness of regional development planning is the quality of human resources. In the Asahan Regency Bappeda, the education level of employees is more dominant at the high school level (SLTA). This is an obstacle in producing quality development planning. The lack of skilled and educated employees hinders the ability of Bappeda to produce effective development plans.

The Impact of Limited Human Resources

The limitations of human resources in the Asahan Regency Bappeda have several consequences. Firstly, it hinders the ability of Bappeda to produce quality development plans. Secondly, it leads to a lack of coordination between sections and fields, which is essential for effective regional development planning. Finally, it results in a delay in the socialization of the Bappenas Circular and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Musrenbang.

Effectiveness of Coordination

Coordination between sections and fields is essential for effective regional development planning. In the Asahan Regency Bappeda, coordination is running systematically, but it is not yet fully effective. The regional development plan prepared by Bappeda is guided by the Bappenas Circular and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Musrenbang. However, the socialization of this circular is late to the sub-district, kelurahan, and village levels, as well as related agencies/agencies.

The Impact of Ineffective Coordination

The ineffective coordination between sections and fields in the Asahan Regency Bappeda has several consequences. Firstly, it leads to a delay in the development program plan that was developed at the village/kelurahan level to the sub-district. Secondly, it results in a lack of priority scale in the development plan at the district level, which is more inclined to the previous year's development. Finally, it hinders the ability of Bappeda to produce effective development plans.

Recommendation

To increase the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans, several steps need to be taken:

*** Improvement of Education: *** Bappeda needs to send its employees to attend formal education at a higher level, both through scholarship programs from local governments, Bappenas, as well as cooperation with other agencies. This can be done with a learning task program in accordance with their field of assignment.

*** Technical Training: *** Bappeda needs to provide technical training to its employees, especially planning training organized by Bappenas or other institutions.

*** Socialization and Coordination: *** Socialization of Bappenas Circular Letter and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for Organizing Musrenbang needs to be done effectively and on time. Coordination between agencies needs to be increased to ensure the development plan runs according to the schedule and targets set.

Conclusion

Increasing the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in Bappeda Asahan Regency requires serious efforts to improve the quality of human resources and the effectiveness of coordination. Through the recommended concrete steps, it is hoped that Bappeda can produce a higher and effective development plan to encourage the progress of Asahan Regency.

Future Research Directions

This study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda. However, there are several areas that require further research. Firstly, the impact of limited human resources on the effectiveness of regional development planning needs to be explored in more detail. Secondly, the effectiveness of coordination between sections and fields needs to be evaluated in more depth. Finally, the role of Bappenas and the Ministry of Home Affairs in supporting the development of regional development plans needs to be examined.

References

  • Bappenas (2020). Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Musrenbang.
  • Ministry of Home Affairs (2020). Guidelines for the Preparation of Regional Development Plans.
  • Asahan Regency Bappeda (2020). Regional Development Plan 2020-2024.

Appendices

  • List of respondents
  • Interview protocol
  • Document review protocol
  • Data analysis protocol
    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the Effectiveness of Regional Development Plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda

Q: What is the main focus of this study?

A: The main focus of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development planning in the Asahan Regency Bappeda, with a focus on the indicators of human resources and coordination.

Q: What are the limitations of human resources in the Asahan Regency Bappeda?

A: The education level of employees in the Asahan Regency Bappeda is more dominant at the high school level (SLTA), which is an obstacle in producing quality development planning.

Q: What is the impact of limited human resources on the effectiveness of regional development planning?

A: The limitations of human resources in the Asahan Regency Bappeda hinder the ability of Bappeda to produce quality development plans, lead to a lack of coordination between sections and fields, and result in a delay in the socialization of the Bappenas Circular and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Musrenbang.

Q: What is the effectiveness of coordination between sections and fields in the Asahan Regency Bappeda?

A: Coordination between sections and fields in the Asahan Regency Bappeda is running systematically, but it is not yet fully effective. The regional development plan prepared by Bappeda is guided by the Bappenas Circular and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Musrenbang, but the socialization of this circular is late to the sub-district, kelurahan, and village levels, as well as related agencies/agencies.

Q: What are the consequences of ineffective coordination between sections and fields in the Asahan Regency Bappeda?

A: The ineffective coordination between sections and fields in the Asahan Regency Bappeda leads to a delay in the development program plan that was developed at the village/kelurahan level to the sub-district, results in a lack of priority scale in the development plan at the district level, which is more inclined to the previous year's development, and hinders the ability of Bappeda to produce effective development plans.

Q: What are the recommendations to increase the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda?

A: To increase the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans, several steps need to be taken, including:

  • Improvement of education: Bappeda needs to send its employees to attend formal education at a higher level, both through scholarship programs from local governments, Bappenas, as well as cooperation with other agencies.
  • Technical training: Bappeda needs to provide technical training to its employees, especially planning training organized by Bappenas or other institutions.
  • Socialization and coordination: Socialization of Bappenas Circular Letter and the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the Technical Guidelines for Organizing Musrenbang needs to be done effectively and on time, and coordination between agencies needs to be increased to ensure the development plan runs according to the schedule and targets set.

Q: What are the future research directions for this study?

A: This study provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of the preparation of regional development plans in the Asahan Regency Bappeda. However, there are several areas that require further research, including:

  • The impact of limited human resources on the effectiveness of regional development planning
  • The effectiveness of coordination between sections and fields
  • The role of Bappenas and the Ministry of Home Affairs in supporting the development of regional development plans

Q: What are the implications of this study for policy and practice?

A: This study has several implications for policy and practice, including:

  • The need for Bappeda to improve the quality of human resources, including education and technical training
  • The need for Bappeda to increase the effectiveness of coordination between sections and fields
  • The need for Bappenas and the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide support for the development of regional development plans

Q: What are the limitations of this study?

A: This study has several limitations, including:

  • The small sample size of respondents
  • The limited scope of the study, which only focuses on the Asahan Regency Bappeda
  • The lack of data on the impact of limited human resources and ineffective coordination on the effectiveness of regional development planning.