Changes In Governance Research Articles

Analisis Konflik Politik Pasca Pembentukan Daerah Otonomi Baru

This research aims at analyzing auses and impacts of political conflicts, as well as changes in the governance structure and conditions following the establishment of new autonomous regions. The study employs a mixed methods approach using an exploratory sequential design. The research is conducted in Sorong City, Southwest West Papua Province, utilizing cluster random sampling. Data collection techniques involve questionnaires, observations, interviews, document analysis, and triangulation. Data analysis follows an explanatory sequential mixed methods approach, involving descriptive statistical analysis and qualitative analysis. The research findings indicate that the causes of political conflict are attributed to changes in regional governance and power redistribution stemming from polarization based on social and cultural differences, as well as differences in political views and ideologies leading to conflicts among elite political parties competing for power. The impact of these conflicts has resulted in the instability of governance and hindered government decision-making, prompting government efforts to address these issues through dialogue and communication, with civil society playing a role as pressure groups and peace agents. Furthermore, there have been no structural changes in governance because the new autonomy policy primarily aims at political objectives to mitigate conflicts, with economic and administrative goals not yet being the primary focus. Additionally, the condition of governance is in the process of improvement as the new government is engaged in restructuring and infrastructure development, thus making the governance condition currently unstable.

Post-colonial Water Governance: Shifting Paradigms

Water governance has been at the centre of societal formations. From ‘hydraulic societies’ headed by ‘oriental despots’ to community-based models of water governance all point to the centrality of this naturally available resource defining state-society-citizen relations. Accessing water under the modern welfare state came to be seen as a ‘material’ emblem of citizenship. Later, neoliberalism paved the way for commercialisation and privatisation riding high on the slogan of ‘universal access’ and discourse of ‘scarcity’. These paradigmatic shifts signalled changes in water governance. This article charts a broad-brush history of changes in the governance structure and logic of water supply over the last seven decades in Delhi. It focuses on a specific aspect of water governance, that is, mechanisms to supply drinking water in post-colonial Delhi. The case of the capital city of a developing country has been used as a prism to comment on the trajectory of water governance in post-colonial societies.

Soil security under salt attack: Protection of the soil against the salinization caused by drying up of Lake Urmia

In recent decades, Lake Urmia (LU), a hypersaline lake in northwestern Iran, has suffered significant water loss due to both human-induced and natural causes. This drought could lead to the emission of millions of tons of saline particulates from its dried bed, resulting in saline dust storms that compromise soil and food security in LU basin as an agricultural region. Despite some restoration programs by the central government and provincial administrations, efforts have not been sufficient to revive LU and mitigate risks. This paper explores the legal dimensions of the impact of LU's drying on soil security and assesses current legal initiatives for LU restoration and soil security along with their challenges. The study concludes that current legal initiatives for soil security against LU drought are inadequate, and without significant changes in sustainable water and soil governance, soil and food security in the region will be impossible. The paper recommends taking more serious actions to prevent LU drying according to the precautionary principle, promoting sustainable and polycentric soil and water governance, shifting economic and agricultural priorities, and protecting the environment and local people against the impacts of this catastrophe.

Co-creating a sustainable blue economy for sweden

Co-creating a sustainable blue economy for sweden Wehn, Linders and Barquet explain how the MISTRA C2B2 programme is working to bring about transformative change in participatory ocean governance in Sweden. The ocean – the new frontier of human activity – is being redefined by new discoveries, technologies, national strategies, and ecological imperatives. Yet, it is undeniable that the status of most seas is in decay – and if the goal would be to restore or improve their status, then most human activities should be banned. Instead, we witness that, in recent years, the blue economy is promoted as an answer to energy and food insecurity, as well as to an increased demand for shipping of goods, and transport of people and services. So, humanity depends on marine livelihoods, but the blue economy is also rapidly increasing pressure on the long-term sustainability of marine ecosystems.

When, where, and how can land governance overcome path dependency? A trajectory of land governance change

Land governance deals with the intersections of policies, processes, and institutions on access, use, and interest in land and its resources. Path dependence on land governance can lead to unsustainable land control, shaping people’s livelihoods and well-being. Agency in land governance is well explored. The link between actors, their aims, and their agencies for transformative action has been established. However, these concepts have not sufficiently explained why land governance change can happen. Why certain governance is preferred over others is still open for interpretation. To address this gap, we incorporate insights from the social-ecological systems (SES) and socio-technical systems (STS) studies and add timing and strategic structures in analyzing the transformation process in land governance literature to build a trajectory of land governance changes that indicate ways out of the path dependency in land governance. The trajectory has scholarly novelty in adding ‘where’ (leverage points) and ‘when’ (triggers) to the existing strategic aspects of ‘who’ (actors) and ‘how’ (agency), and linking the four to indicate ways out of the path dependency. The agency of change in land governance emerges only when certain triggers destabilize incumbent land governance. Agencies and leverages are interrelated. Failure to gather momentum leads to inefficient utilization of design leverage, dropping key actors into a barrier of change, wasting the open moment, and missing the opportunity for change.

Urban Environments: Science, Governance, and Social Change at the City/Nature Interface

Urban Environments: Science, Governance, and Social Change at the City/Nature Interface

Perceptions of Garut Business Forum on the Impact of Garut Railway Revitalization

Since 2019, the West Java provincial government has been trying to reactivate the railroad through a revitalization procedure. The program covers several areas, and one of them is Garut. In its undertaking, the revitalization agenda invites various perceptions from the community. Several parties consider that the presence of the train needs to be reviewed. One of the elements that are quite vocal in voicing it is the Chairman of ORGANDA (Organisasi Angkutan Darat) Garut Regency, with the focus of the discussion on changes in community economic governance. Furthermore, the Garut Business Forum was invited to examine this matter and specifically express their perceptions. Based on these findings, researchers aim to determine the Garut Business Forum's perception of the impact of Garut's railroad revitalization. The researcher chose a qualitative research method to find answers to the objectives. Several informants were considered relevant to contribute their thoughts chosen to be interviewed. The informant was the Chairman of ORGANDA Kab. Garut, Academician of STIE Yasa Anggana, Deputy Chairman of Garut, and Chairman of the Garut Business Forum. The research procedures were interviews and processing, assisted by the NVIVO 12 application. After a series of research procedures were carried out, it was concluded that railroad revitalization played a role in encouraging and motivating the movement of economic actors. Then, cooperation with ORGANDA or allied organizations is required to create a successful action. The form of the findings obtained is then explained in full in the article.
 Keywords: Perception; Revitalization; Train

Analysis of the Success of Implementing Digital Service Delivery in the Indonesian Public Sector: A Case Study on the Use of Online Public Service Applications

Digital service delivery in the public sector symbolizes a sea change in governance, with governments leveraging digital technology to improve service efficiency, transparency, and citizen involvement. This article looks at the key advantages of digital service delivery, such as increased efficiency, improved access and convenience, cost savings, user-centric services, data-driven decision-making, transparency, enhanced citizen engagement, innovative service delivery, lower environmental impact, and crisis response capabilities. It does, however, highlight some of the problems, such as bridging the digital gap and guaranteeing data security and privacy. As governments throughout the world embrace digital transformation, the necessity to offer services that meet citizens' changing expectations becomes clear. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of digital service delivery in modern governance, providing timely and accountable government services that match the needs of the digital era.

Methods of digital-sociology: valuation of young researchers

Some methods of social research and social analysis were modified last years. Digitalization of economy and of the social governance create some new conditions for sociological practices. There were modified a respondent, an other objects of social research because of online relocation. There were modified an object, methodology, methods and technics of social research. At the same time, education and trainings of social scientists take into account new reality very bad. Some opinions of young social scientists and social students about factual situation and wishing situation in sphere of digital-competentions presented in this research. There were marked some reasons of important these competentions because of changes in social governance, changes in communication capabilities of society, changes in demands from clients, pace of life increasing, and some new social phenomenon, which could be analyzed by digital methods only. There were marked the most high-demand in practice methods and technics of social research in digital context, needs and capabilities for students education, institutional capabilities and limits of its development in Russia. The results of the research may be used for educational program’s correction as a reflect of new challenges of social governance in Russia.

A spatial-demographic analysis of Africa’s emerging urban geography

We examine Africa’s emerging urban geography from a demographic perspective and discuss implications for development policy. We adopt an approach that defines urbanisation purely in spatial-demographic terms in recognition of the decoupling of urbanization (as a spatial-demographic process) from economic development in Africa. Our analysis uses the most up-to-date gridded population data (WorldPop) to analyse diverse patterns of “urban” settlement emerging on the continent and to show that the crucial variable influencing urbanization estimates is population density. Our analysis confirms that increased population density and concentration are only weakly linked to income in Africa and argue that the profound spatial-demographic changes underway are driving implicit demand for “urban” development interventions, including changes in governance and planning practice. We conclude that a spatial-demographic approach to measuring and monitoring changing patterns of human settlements is both conceptually and empirically robust and suggest improvements to current UN statistical practice.

AMCP's new election process: Designed for organizational effectiveness.

The AMCP Board of Directors appointed a Task Force on Leadership Development in 2021 with the charge to recommend a volunteer leadership structure that aligns with AMCP's contemporary needs and fosters the development of future Board members. Based on the Task Force's recommendations and with input from AMCP members, the AMCP Board of Directors amended AMCP's governance model in early 2023. The most notable changes involve the process for electing AMCP Board members and officers, which will be implemented for the 2024-25 election. The goal of the new election process is to assemble an effective Board with diverse experiences and complementary skills and attributes that will continue to lead AMCP into the future. In this viewpoint article, we share insights into the steps that led to these governance changes.

THE NEW POLITICAL GOVERNANCE OF TIN MANAGEMENT IN BANGKA BELITUNG ISLANDS, INDONESIA: LOCAL ELITES’ PERSPECTIVE

The management of tin mining in the Bangka Belitung Islands, which is the world’s second largest producer of the mineral, is a complex issue, and has divided the community into two factions. One side is concerned about the ecological impact and other social implications of tin mining, while the other side is concerned with the island’s economic dependence on tin, overlapping policies and law sub-optimal enforcement. This study discussed how local elites view ideal tin mining governance. The researchers found that the elite in Bangka Belitung wanted a change in governance by changing national tin mining policies and proportional distribution of authority between the central and regional governments. This showed that there is a gap between the desire for change in the tin mining industry, and to remain passive in an established order.

GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN PROMOTING SHARIAH AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES: THEMATIC ISSUE ON GOVERNANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY [FROM THE EDITORS

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 Technological advancements, environmental challenges, and societal shifts drive transformative changes in governance and sustainability. Ethical leadership and Shariah principles are critical lenses for examining and navigating these changes. Governance and technology are new issues requiring an ethical framework to guide decision-making and policy formulation. Ethical leadership promotes transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in these complex landscapes. Ethical leadership emphasises the value of long-term environmental stewardship, equitable resource allocation, and social justice in this context.
 The manuscript expertly navigates the perilous terrain of governance, describing the ethical complexities introduced by digital democracy and decentralised technologies and arguing for the critical role of ethical leadership as a guiding compass through these variations. Ethical leadership emerges as an orienting paradigm with normative ideals of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability across the domains studied.
 Shariah principles are effectively integrated, adding a moral and ethical dimension that elevates the discussion. These principles promote fairness, transparency, and social responsibility, consistent with the overarching themes of effective governance and sustainable development. In doing so, the manuscript positions Shariah as a complementary lens and a critical, integral framework that enriches governance and sustainability ethics and practises.
 The erudition with which this overview weaves these multifaceted strands into a cohesive intellectual tapestry distinguishes it. It takes a multi-dimensional analytical approach to articulate the synergies and interdependencies between governance, sustainability, ethical leadership, and Shariah, advocating for a more holistic, integrated approach to addressing our times' complex challenges.
 The manuscript lays intellectually fertile ground for future research for field scholars. The articulation of complex, intersecting themes suggests numerous avenues for academic inquiry, particularly in conceptualising governance models that are effective, ethical, and Shariah-compliant. As such, this seminal overview is a valuable intellectual resource for many stakeholders, including academics, policymakers, and practitioners dedicated to fostering ethical, equitable, and sustainable futures.

Does Perceived Impact of Change Affect Readiness for Change in Higher Education Governance?

Background: Changes in the financial governance status of more autonomous state universities require readiness for change in the management of state universities. Academic staff is an HR group that carries out administrative tasks in the state university’s management. The first factor of readiness for change individuals must have is to know that change will be beneficial for themselves and the organization. Aim: This study aims to determine the role of perceived impact of change on readiness for change in academic staff. Method: This research is a quantitative study with 254 subjects selected using Holt’s RFCQ adaptation scale and Vakola’s perceived impact of change adaptation scale as research instruments. The data were analyzed using a simple linear regression analysis technique via IBM SPSS. Findings: Perceived impact of change is proven to affect readiness for change in academic staff. If members perceive that change is positive and beneficial for themselves and their organization, they will be more ready to accept change. In addition, demographic factors have no effect on readiness for change.

Crisis and paradigm change in the European semester: from austerity to investment-oriented policy ideas

ABSTRACT The policy-responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have fuelled expectations about potential paradigmatic change in European Economic Governance (EEG). Building on existing scholarship on policy paradigms, we develop testable expectations about the steps preceding paradigmatic change, which we explore on the basis of three types of data. First, we show how public spending in three key Eurozone countries between 2008 and 2021 follows predicted patterns of the punctuated equilibrium model. Second, we show that governments’ justifications for their annual budgets reflect a gradual change in policy-ideas between 2009 and 2020, following the expected three orders of change. Third, we show how this gradual change is also present in the European Country-Specific Recommendations and in the bureaucratic logics within the European Commission. Our findings reconcile three strands of scholarship on policy change and have implications for our understanding of the European integration process and for future research on economic policy-making within EEG.

Nonprofit governance in times of Covid-19: should organizations change their practices and strategy in the middle of a crisis?

PurposeIn the face of crises, nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have focused on their financial viability but there are other operational aspects to consider (e.g. activity or volunteer involvement). This study aims to investigate whether governance changes made by NPOs in times of crisis have enhanced organizational viability in a broader sense.Design/methodology/approachThrough community-engaged research, the link between governance changes and organizational viability is examined. This study is based on a survey of 10,926 French NPOs and the conceptual framework of societal orientation.FindingsThey show that changing governance in the midst of a crisis can protect organizational viability, if the beneficiaries and members remain the core of the strategic target and if the content of volunteering remains stable.Research limitations/implicationsThis study, therefore, calls for a better study of the risks of governance changes for internal stakeholders, both at the level of scholars and within the organizations themselves. The results extend recent works on governance change and highlight the relevance of societal orientation in times of crisis.Practical implicationsThis study helps to counter the criticisms regularly made about governance (particularly in France) and highlights the importance of maintaining the board of directors in NPOs. It invites NPOs to make decisions that protect their values, mission and beneficiaries at all times.Originality/valueThis study focuses on societal orientation in relation to stakeholder theory, as well as the nonfinancial aspects of viability.

Research on Data Assetization Difficulties and Management Path

With the rapid development of the digital era, data has become an important asset for enterprises and individuals. Data assetization is the process of assigning corresponding economic value to data, which plays a crucial role in the development and competitiveness of enterprises. However, in the process of implementing data assetization, enterprises face a number of difficulties and challenges, including data quality issues, data privacy and security risk issues, data governance and organizational change issues. By studying the difficulties and management paths of data assetization, this thesis discusses the challenges and solutions faced by data assetization, aiming to provide guidance and reference for enterprises to realize data assetization.

Changes in customary land administration and “plausible” development outcomes: A comparative study of Chamuka and Shimukunami chiefdoms

Literature is now cognizant of the fact that customary land governance structures are changing in most of sub-Saharan Africa. The relevance of land governance is largely dependent on the local institution, even without direct State intervention. In other words, customary areas are no longer sites for unrestrained, selfish and uncivilized competitions resulting in high tenure insecurity. However, a number of issues still remain debatable over these changes: for instance, what is their exact form and what are the “plausible” development outcomes related to these changes? This paper assets that, answers to these questions are often location specific in literature, hence the rationale for this study within the Zambian context. This study compares two customary areas, with different customary rights and administration, i.e. Shimukunami were residents are issued with traditional certificates and Chamuka where they are not. Data was collected through household questionnaires, key informants and focus group discussions. The paper tested a number of parameters which included number of conflict (e.g. on ownership, boundaries, encroachments), agricultural production (labour, crops, etc.) and generally livelihood strategies. We conclude that change in customary land governance has been a reaction to pressures and influences such as rapid population, high demand for customary land and introduction of monetary transactions. Further, institutions are not static but have evolved to meet changing societal demands. Therefore, approaches recommended for effective traditional land governance must be mainstreamed in local structure so as to provide a sustainable solution to tenure security and rural development. However, the appropriate approaches should be chosen taking into account the need of the local communities, traditional institutions and dynamics of land governance of a particular area.

Effect of big data on enterprise financialization: Evidence from China's SMEs

China's advancement in big data technology is poised to resolve the dilemma of the “shift from real to virtual” for enterprises and foster a virtuous economic and financial cycle. This study concentrates on China's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore the economic impact of big data on enterprise financialization. The findings indicate that big data significantly reduces the dependency on financial asset allocation and mitigates the inclination toward financialization. These effects are more pronounced in enterprises facing financing constraints, in the maturity stage, and in highly competitive industries. Further mechanism analysis suggests that resource crowding-out, governance change, and risk diversification are important micro-mechanisms through which big data inhibits the financialization of enterprises. This study theoretically enriches the research on enterprise digital transformation and deepens the internal logical links between big data technology and enterprise economic behavior. It also provides empirical evidence and policy implications for preventing the potential risks of industrial “hollowing out” and promoting a virtuous economic and financial order cycle.

Review of Fulong Wu 2022: Creating Chinese Urbanism: Urban revolution and governance change. London: UCL Press.

Review of Fulong Wu 2022: Creating Chinese Urbanism: Urban revolution and governance change. London: UCL Press.