Implementation of Permendagri Number 141 of 2017 concerning Regional Boundary Affirmation in Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra Province

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Permendagri 141 of 2017 policy regarding guidelines for confirming regional boundaries. The focus of the research is on the boundary between Deli Serdang Regency and Langkat Regency, North Sumatra. This study used a qualitative research method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation and were analyzed through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions/verification. This study found that in implementing Permendagri Number 141 of 2017 concerning the affirmation of regional boundaries, the Deli Serdang and Langkat districts have not been implemented optimally. This is reflected in: a) Communication, which has not gone well enough, because there are still misunderstandings regarding the boundaries that are currently being debated; b) Resources, human resources who are unable to provide solutions for settling regional boundaries and there is no visible rhythm and movement at the North Sumatra Provincial Government level as well as at the Deli Serdang Regency and Langkat Regency levels; c) Disposition, regional boundary conflicts are manifested as a good commitment only at the implementor level, d). The bureaucratic structure is still not visible, especially related to the unclear division of tasks between team members carrying out research, tracking boundaries and team members carrying out measurements and installing boundary pillars.