Implementation of Local Government and Decentralization within City: A Qualitative Study in Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to understand the institutional arrangement of city administration at the local government level based on a public policy perspective. This research is very significant for policy improvement at the ontological and sociological levels and is very interesting to study by conducting qualitative research methods. Data was collected through in-depth interview, documentation and observation. Data analysis used data reduction, data display, and data verification and was supported by triangulation. The results are categorized into several themes. Based on these results, they are ontologically and sociologically useful for improving policies and practices as well as providing information to relevant stakeholders as input for making better regulations.