Bureaucratic reform is a strategic step to enhance efficiency and accountability in public administration. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the electronic attendance policy at the Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda) of Central Sulawesi Province and its impact on the discipline and performance of Civil Servants (ASN). This research uses a descriptive qualitative method with George C. Edward III's policy implementation theory as the analytical framework. The study involved seven informants selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, and analyzed using three stages: data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing or verification. The results indicate that the implementation of electronic attendance has positively impacted the accuracy of attendance data and employee discipline. However, the policy's implementation faces several challenges, such as limited technical training and a lack of motivation among employees to optimally utilize the technology. On the other hand, human resource development (HRD) at Bappeda Central Sulawesi is still ineffective. In the formal development pathway, many civil servant employees have not shown interest in participating in development programs through study assignments. Meanwhile, informal development shows a lack of encouragement from the institution for employees to engage in capacity-building activities, and there is a rare provision of material or non-material rewards that could motivate employees to improve performance. This study recommends enhancing HRD through formal and informal education programs, intensive training for technology adaptation, and the establishment of reward procedures and policies to motivate employees. It is expected that this optimization will improve the effectiveness of the electronic attendance policy and support results-oriented and accountable bureaucratic reform.
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