International Journal Political, Law, and Social Science

FINANCIAL AND POLICY ANALYSIS IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

Intras Marinis — 2024-05-20

The outlook for global economic growth is predicted to be relatively stagnant with various risks and challenges. In its latest World Economic Outlook report April 2024, the IMF projects that the global economy will stagnate at 3.2% yoy in 2024. Meanwhile, the United States (US) economy will grow at 2.5% yoy in 2023, and is predicted to strengthen again. to 2.7% yoy in 2024 in line with strong domestic demand and US manufacturing activity which remains expansive. The continued strong performance of the US economy has been accompanied by a resurgence in the rate of inflation in recent months, giving rise to the potential for a delay in the start of cutting the Fed's benchmark interest rate (high for longer).

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE DISTRICT OFFICE IN DAHA WEST DISTRICT, HULU SUNGAI SELATAN DISTRICT

Riduan Syahrani — 2024-05-21

This research aims to evaluate the performance of the District Office in West Daha District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency and identify and analyze the obstacles in the performance of the District Office in West Daha District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. Data collection techniques using observation, interviews, documentation and as research informants are the sub-district head, sub-district secretary, head of Ekobang, head of government and PM, head of welfare, head of public services, head of public order. The research focus uses 3 indicators, namely, Effectiveness, Accountability and Responsiveness. The results of the research show that the Performance Evaluation of the District Office in Daha Barat District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, in terms of effectiveness, is quite high so that in implementing activities, results have been obtained that are in accordance with planning, this needs to be maintained. Evaluation of the Performance of the District Office in Daha Barat District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, seen from the perspective that accountability is still low so that the implementation of accountability activities is still lacking. The West Daha District Office must pay attention to monitoring and reporting the results of work from each field. Evaluation of the Performance of the District Office in Daha Barat District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency, shows that responsiveness is still low so that the sensitivity of each organizational actor in the Daha Barat District Office needs to be increased so that work tasks can be carried out in accordance with the plans that have been determined. There needs to be high awareness from officials at the West Daha District Office so that the implementation of their responsibilities can be well understood. The Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency Government must look at the regional conditions related to the delegation of authority to the sub-district head so that the delegation of authority can be implemented.

CAPACITY OF VILLAGE APPARATUS IN VILLAGE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN LOKBINUANG VILLAGE, TELAGA LANGSAT DISTRICT

Sabilarrasad Sabilarrasad — 2024-05-21

Villages as the smallest units in the Indonesian government system have an important role in resource management and community development. However, village officials are often faced with various challenges, including limited human resources and skills, as well as village financial dependence on transfers from the central and regional governments. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods. Data was collected through interviews, observation and documentation. The research results show that Lokbinuang village officials have quite good capacity in managing village finances. Although the majority have higher education and sufficient work experience, they still require ongoing training, especially in technical tasks and adaptation to technology. Aspects that influence the capacity of village officials can be grouped into individual, institutional, infrastructure and financial management aspects. Developing a good strategy in managing village finances, with a focus on community empowerment, as well as increasing education and structured training, can increase the capacity of village officials in managing village finances. In conclusion, Lokbinuang village officials have quite good capacity in managing village finances. However, efforts are still needed to increase community empowerment and increase structured education and training for village officials. Suggestions for further research are to expand the research locations and variables studied to get a more comprehensive picture of village financial management in Indonesia.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VILLAGE FUND ALLOCATION (ADD) POLICY IN SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SIKUI VILLAGE, TEWEH BARU DISTRICT, NORTH BARITO DISTRICT

Sophan Sofian — 2024-05-21

Implementation of the Village Fund Allocation (ADD) Policy has a significant impact on village development. This study shows the importance of understanding how village fund allocation is implemented, especially in the context of Sikui Village, Teweh Baru District, North Barito Regency. This research aims to reveal the practice of implementing village fund allocation (ADD) in Sikui Village, Teweh Baru District, North Barito Regency. The research method used is qualitative with reflective analysis of documents found in the field. This research was carried out in Sikui Village, Teweh Tengah District, using data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that ADD implementation still tends to be dominated by village and sub-district elites, especially directly elected village heads. Village funds are allocated in accordance with the village head's political wishes to ensure the success of his leadership, especially in infrastructure development. Even though village development deliberations are part of village fund allocation, research results show that these deliberations are often just a formality. Village development proposals are still included in the minutes as part of the successful goals of the village head's vision and mission. The village social assistance management model under the Ministry of Village Development is also seen as top up planning, so synergy in implementing village fund allocation needs to be improved.

VILLAGE GOVERNMENT STRATEGY IN DEVELOPING VILLAGE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN SUNGAI KALI VILLAGE, SUNGAI RAYA DISTRICT, HULU SUNGAI SELATAN DISTRICT

Wahyudi Noor — 2024-05-21

The purpose of this research is to determine the strategies, obstacles and inhibiting factors of the Village government in developing the Sungai Kali Village-Owned Enterprise, Sungai Raya District, Hulu Sungai Selatan Regency. This research method uses a qualitative approach with descriptive research type. Data collection techniques used were interviews and documents. Key research informants are the village head and supporting data for the BUMDes chairman, BUMDes members and community support informants and community leaders. Data analysis uses qualitative data analysis techniques, namely data collection, data reduction, data presentation and conclusions. The research results obtained in accordance with the research concept, namely organizational strategy, program strategy and Resource Support Strategy, show that of the three strategies in the development of BUMDes "Joint Effort" have carried out and implemented the vision and mission, even though BUMDes operations have not been fully implemented as expected. The obstacles found in the management of BUMDes have not provided maximum results in improving BUMDes to the community's economy, from the dimensions of the facilities and infrastructure provided by BUMDes "Joint Efforts", the inhibiting factors are adequate facilities and infrastructure but have not been maximized, human resources still have not received training related to BUMDes Management.

SUPPORTING FACTORS FOR COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN DEVELOPMENT IN TATA MEKAR VILLAGE, PULAU LAUT TANJUNG SELAYAR SUBDISTRICT, KOTABARU REGENCY

Hendrayani S — 2024-05-21