Institutional Capacity Development Research Articles

Pengembangan Kapasitas Kelembagaan Desa Tangguh Bencana (Destana) di Kabupaten Magelang

Development of institutional capacity in disaster management in Magelang Regency through the Disaster Resilient Village (Destana). The number of disasters that occurred in Magelang Regency in 2022 was 624 disaster events consisting of strong winds or tornadoes, landslides, house fires, forest or land fires, floods and volcanoes. The aim of this research is to analyze the Institutional Capacity Development Policy through Disaster Resilient Villages (Destana) in Magelang Regency. The research methodology uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results found that institutional strengthening in the Destana program was achieved by establishing a Village Disaster Risk Reduction Forum (PRB). This forum has been formed since 2015 and is called "Ing Sasmita Response Forum (FORTIS)". Fortis consists of representatives from the community, government, vulnerable groups and representatives from women. Fortis has 30 members with 10 women (33%). Furthermore, strengthening institutions by forming a Volunteer Team (Disaster Preparedness Team) with volunteer team members coming from members of the PRB forum and volunteers. Apart from that, the Magelang Regency government also strengthened institutions by collaborating between institutions and areas closest to the border. However, this collaboration does not yet have a cooperation agreement (MoU) agreed upon by both parties, so it is not yet binding on the parties involved in disaster management

Pengembangan Kapasitas Kelembagaan Pemerintah Daerah Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Perizinan Terpadu Tahun 2022 (Studi Pada Dinas Penanaman Modal Dan Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu Kab. Sumbawa)

Institutional capacity development plays an important role in various aspects of existence, one of which is in the realm of government institutions. Capacity building is very important to increase the efficiency and efficacy of officers in carrying out their responsibilities as civil servants. In addition, government policy regulations and deregulation have the potential to hamper the operational performance of organizations in providing their public services. Capacity Development is an activity carried out to develop various strategies to increase the usefulness, effectiveness, quality of services and responsiveness to government performance, as well as increasing individual capabilities and resources to achieve the desired goals and responses, namely how to synchronize needs and abilities for this purpose. The aim of this research is to analyze what factors influence the development of institutional capacity at the Sumbawa Regency Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Service in improving the quality of licensing services. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method which describes a situation, an object or an event without drawing a general conclusion. Data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The research results show that there are 2 factors that influence the development of institutional capacity at DPMPTSP Kab. Sumbawa, namely first, supporting factors. First, supporting factors in developing institutional capacity in DPMPTSP Sumbawa Regency are Leadership and Shared Commitment. Second, the inhibiting factors in developing institutional capacity in the Sumbawa Regency DPMPTSP are Budget Capacity and inconsistent regulations.

Institutional Capacity Development of Village Owned Enterprises In Sarjo Village, Sarjo District

Through employment and community and village business empowerment, village-owned enterprises have a role and contribution to the economy. The main problems faced are not only capital, marketing, labor, technology, and market problems; what is more important is institutional capacity in human resource development. This study examines the institutional capacity development of village-owned enterprises in Sarjo Village, Sarjo District, Pasangkayu District. This research is descriptive-explorative in nature and uses an inductive qualitative method. The research strategy is a case study. This research focuses on institutional capacity, stages of institutional capacity building, and levels of institutional capacity development. The research location was a village-owned enterprise in Sarjo Village, Sarjo District, Pasang Kayu District, and informants were selected based on their role in developing the institutional capacity of the two elements. Observations, interviews, and collection of relevant documents were used to collect data. Data analysis uses interactive models and performs step-by-step analysis using linear and hierarchical techniques. The institutional capacity of Village Owned Enterprises is not yet optimal. This is evident from the capacity to use its resources is still limited. Stages Implementation of institutional capacity building has been carried out, but is still limited in the scope of each stage, in addition to limited knowledge in running its business. Meanwhile, the institutional capacity building carried out by the government in Sarjo Village, Sarjo Subdistrict, Install Timber District, has not had any follow-up stages in the form of technical guidance and business assistance stages. Institutional capacity development carried out by Village-Owned Enterprises is still limited, both at the personnel level, organizational level development and system (rule) level development. Based on the description above, it shows weak entrepreneurial skills, such as enthusiasm, attitude, action, and knowledge. Studies show that networking is a business characteristic of Sarjo Village, Sarjo District, Pasang Kayu District, which is very important for the existence, survival and sustainability of the business.

How Can Co-Creation Support Capacity Building for Adaptive Spatial Planning? Exploring Evidence from a Co-Creative Planning Process in The Netherlands

To cope with the multi-faceted challenges our world is increasingly confronted with, new planning approaches aimed at integration and collaboration are adopted. Co-creation is one of them. In literature, co-creation is described as facilitating innovation and creativity. Similar to other collaborative approaches, it can build institutional capacity and thereby adaptivity for coping with current challenges. Through an in-depth study of the case of replanning the Hegewarren polder in the Netherlands, we show that a co-creation process can support the development of institutional capacity by enhancing its three components – intellectual, social, and political capital.

Ecological tourism as a promising trend of sustainable development in Georgia: topicality, capabilities, peculiaritie

The article analyzes the prospects for the development of ecological tourism in Georgia, in particular, the opportunities and conditions for the development of sustainable or ecotourism for different regions of Georgia are studied. Each region has distinct characteristics of natural environment, economic level, recreational and ecotourism resources. The article emphasizes that the development of ecotourism contributes to its main resources - the diverse nature of the country and the long-term preservation of a rich culture of life. Economic growth in the regions, providing employment for the local population, improving their well-being and, what is most important for the highland regions, solving the current demographic problem. Development of at least one national park visitor management plan that includes environmental impact and capacity assessments. development of appropriate institutional capacity for sound and efficient operation. creation of mechanisms for joint coordination practices in ecotourism management. Development of ecotourism/recreational development plans in forest areas. Development of national ecotourism standards based on existing international criteria and promotion of their implementation.

Strengthening Capacity Institutional Sector Public in Development Commodity Superior Silk in the District Wajo

Institutional capacity is a crucial and decisive part of bureaucratic reform, playing a significant role in achieving good governance. The development of a featured regional commodity, such as superior silk, is an important effort to improve and develop a strategic commodity. The objective of this study is to analyze and describe the institutional capacity strengthening in the development of superior silk. The research method used in this study was qualitative, and the research location was in the District of Wajo, chosen because it has the potential for superior silk that needs to be developed through institutional capacity strengthening. The research findings indicate that the development of institutional capacity to harness the potential of the superior silk area needs improvement, particularly in terms of leadership and coordination, development of the featured commodity, networking and partnerships, as well as the ability to promote institutional strengthening in connection with the development of the superior silk area. These improvements aim to enhance the abilities of the actors within the institution to support the achievement of the target policy for the development of the superior silk area.
 Keywords: capacity strengthening, stakeholder interaction, local featured commodity

Analisis Organisasi & Pengembangan Kapasitas Kelembagaan Pada Sektor Wisata

The problems that exist in the Pekalongan Regency Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports Office (Disporapar) on the one hand are problems in the organisational structure, especially in charge of Tourism, which has no sub-fields, even though the workload is very high. Another problem is that many tasks in the tourism sector have not been handled properly, such as the implementation of the licensing process and public services in the tourism sector, the implementation of qualifications and administration of tourism services, coordination and formulation of standards, norms and tourism promotion, and facilitation of tourism product development and the tourism business world and the creative economy in the tourism sector. On the other hand, it is a heavy responsibility for Disporapar to coordinate, communicate and socialise due to the low participation of the community to become "people aware of tourism".The purpose of the study was to analyse efforts to develop institutional capacity in public services in the field of tourism in Disporapar Pekalongan Regency. Analyse the factors that hinder and support capacity development efforts in public services in the field of tourism in Disporapar Pekalongan Regency. The data used are primary and secondary data. With data collection techniques using interviews, observation and documentation. Data analysis techniques through four stages that must be passed, namely information collection, data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions.Based on the results of the analysis of the above research, the conclusion is that first, the development of institutional capacity in coordinating public services in the tourism sector at the Pekalongan Regency Disporapar is not yet sufficient internally, such as budget improvement, improvement of organizational structure, recruitment of human resources apparatus, and provision of infrastructure facilities. Second, externally, there has been no development and improvement of tourism objects that are adequate for the consumption of local and foreign tourists in Pekalongan Regency. Thirdly, there is a lack of participation and awareness of the people to form "Rakyat Sadar Wisata" groups, but more people are not aware of tourism, so there is still "robbery" and destruction of tourist attraction facilities, illegal parking in tourist attraction areas, inadequate number and condition of tourist attraction facilities, and a lack of investors. However, there is a relief in the support from the Provincial and Central Governments as well as the availability of large areas of coastal, inland and mountainous land in Pekalongan Regency and the many potential natural resources in Pekalongan Regency that have not been utilised. However, there is a relief that there is support from the provincial and central governments as well as the availability of large areas of coastal, inland and mountainous land in Pekalongan Regency and there are still many potential natural resources in Pekalongan Regency that have not been utilised to create new tourism objects.

An appraisal of guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent to execute labour-intensive construction projects in South Africa

PurposeSeveral studies have shown that the mechanism of labour-intensive construction (LIC) projects can mitigate high unemployment and create skilled development, especially in developing nations. The guidelines and practices for implementation may have faced some encumbrances in some countries. Whether the current guidelines and practices for municipal infrastructure support agent (MISA) to execute LIC projects face hindrances in South Africa has yet to receive in-depth studies. Thus, this study attempts to proffer policy solutions to improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa.Design/methodology/approachThe study's objectives were accomplished via a combination of 16 virtual interviews of built environment professionals and government officials involved in LIC project execution in South Africa and supported by the analysed documents. A thematic approach was used to analyse the data and presented two main themes.FindingsFindings show lax enforcement of discretionary funds, lax institutional capacity and inadequate individual skills, among others, as the gaps in existing South Africa's LIC guidelines and practices. Also, policy solutions to address the gaps were proffered.Practical implicationsThe suggested feasible policies will improve the proposed revised guidelines and practices for MISA in LIC project execution in South Africa. This guide will promote the development of individual skills, institutional capacities and increase employment across South Africa.Originality/valueThis study promotes the use of LIC to create employment and contribute to proffering measures that will improve the proposed revised third edition of the guidelines and practices for MISA to execute LIC.

Talent Management Development on Government Institutions Regional Civil Service Agency Semarang

The organization's talent needs for the next five years are a translation of the strategy, and a reflection of the organization's vision and mission, taking into account internal demands as well as external demands. Quality aspects included in determining talent needs include knowledge and skills obtained from experience, competence, and personality in terms of organizational culture, it is clearly stated that institutional capacity development has indicators in institutionalizing a productive and positive organizational work culture based on the noble values of the nation's culture. According to the results of research at the Regional Civil Service Agency, Semarang Regency has implemented a value system that is the basis of ethics at work. It can be in the form of politeness, hospitality, communication that shows a noble value of the nation. Thus, from participatory and democratic comes the existence of work motivation that is always growing. By strengthening the value of employee discipline, the development of institutional capacity at the Semarang Regency Regional Civil Service Agency is maximized, this is strengthened by the enactment of PP No. 53 of 2010 concerning Employee Discipline, so that supervision is stricter and punishment is more firm and severe. In the institutional capacity building program at the Regional Civil Service Agency of Semarang Regency, a budget allocation is needed to support the implementation of all organizational activities. In accordance with World Bank theory which emphasizes the attention of talent management to the focus of the organizational environment which leads to financial and budgetary support in realizing all activities and needs of the organization. This type of research is Descriptive research. The approach used is a qualitative approach and a conceptual approach. The data source used is secondary data. Data analysis was carried out in a qualitative descriptive manner. Drawing conclusions is carried out by the deductive method, which is to draw conclusions from general to specific, especially those related to the research topic, namely the development of management talent towards government institutions. Capacity building takes a long time and requires long-term commitment and all parties involved. In the development of talent management of an organization both public and private sectors, Collective Commitments are the basic capital that must be continuously developed and maintained properly. This talent management commitment is not only for power holders, but covers all components in the organization. The influence of mutual commitment is very large, because this factor is the basis of the entire design of activities and goals to be achieved together. It is expected to strengthen and strengthen the budget allocation method in accordance with the vision, mission and objectives of governance as well as the development of regional revenue sources.

Creating Pathways to Impact: Investing in Supply Chain and Logistics Capacity Development in Africa

African logistics and supply chain management capabilities are essential to the performance of the continent's commercial and humanitarian supply chains. This study reviewed the challenges for researchers and practitioners in advancing logistics and supply chain performance through developing appropriate capabilities. A literature review and landscape mapping were followed by semi-structured interviews with 45 stakeholders from industry bodies, academia, funding bodies, consultants, specialists, and academics, confirming the capability and opportunity gaps in the current landscape. A meta-framework for sustainable institutional capacity development was constructed based on the empirical data that was gathered, and supply chain capacity development recommendations were proposed.

A Relationship between Climate Finance and Climate Risk: Evidence from the South Asian Region

South Asia is the most vulnerable region in the context of global warming, climate change, and climate risk. Climate finance is the most useful tool for combating climate challenges worldwide. The study explores the present picture of climate finance in South Asian (SA) countries. The study uses multilateral development bank (MDB), Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Germanwatch supplied data from 2011 to 2021. Under the theoretical lens of institutional capacity development, the study attempts to correlate climate finance and climate risk. The study indicates an increasing trend of MBDs’ and the GCF’s climate finance in many countries worldwide. The study finds that MDBs’ total global climate finance is USD 446,977 million, while the SA region has received USD 59,301 million since 2011. It also reports that MDBs provide 77% and 23% of the money to the mitigation and adaptation areas. Moreover, the study reports that, after COVID-19, MDBs substantially increased the amount of global climate financing, but this increase was not seen in the SA region. Our climate risk data indicate that most of the SA countries are highly long-term climate risky and lose, on average, 0.378% of GDP. The correlation matrix finds a negative and significant correlation between climate finance and long-term and yearly climate risk. The study identifies that the region’s climate financing flow of money is not rationally distributed based on the short-run and long-run climate risks. The study presumes that more climate finance would be the most effective mechanism to mitigate climate risk. Therefore, SA region leadership drastically requires a holistic framework to address the prevailing climate problems and to ensure regional coordination and cooperation toward climate finance and policies. The research findings have significant implications for climate policy and climate finance.

Planning public green spaces within customary land tenure contexts: Reflections on the limits to collaborative planning in Tamale, Ghana

ABSTRACT Public green space management has received increased academic and policy interest globally as an urban sustainability strategy. Nonetheless, when planning public green spaces, technocratic planning approaches though important, are not sufficient for sustainable green space management. Thus, understanding the institutional context within which public green spaces are developed to promote collaborative green space governance is imperative. Based on a qualitative case study of Tamale, this paper unpacks the barriers that hinder collaborative action for public green space development. We argue that for public green spaces to be adequately provided and well managed in Tamale, specific collaboration success factors, including building trust, shared interest, capacity building and a comprehensive policy framework need to be created. Such an enabling environment is required to facilitate the development of principled engagement, shared motivation and institutional capacity for joint action. By conceptualizing the study within broader collaborative governance debates, the study contributes to contemporary urban management practice by providing a nuanced analysis of the barriers to collaborative green space planning in cities under intense urbanization pressure. Such knowledge is critical to unpacking the complexity associated with planning and managing public green spaces and sustainable cities in dual land administration regimes in sub-Saharan Africa contexts.

Collaborative Governance in the Bandung Basin Urban Area: A Case Study of Bandung Basin Urban Management Agency

Problems that arise in metropolitan areas are often cross-border in administrative boundaries across districts that require solutions involving coordination of several local governments, such as Bandung Basin Urban Area which consists of Bandung City, Cimahi City, Bandung Regency, West Bandung Regency, and Sumedang Regency. This study aims to examine the implementation of collaborative governance in development management in the Bandung Basin Urban Area. This research was conducted using qualitative methods and descriptive approaches, through analysis and processing of primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected through in-depth interviews with informants from the Bandung Basin Urban Area Management Agency. In previous research, it was found that the Greater Bandung Metropolitan area has already been in a collaborative governance scheme but still has many obstacles thus has not been able to encourage and facilitate cooperation within the relevant local government spheres. The latest research shows that there has been progress towards a better direction for collaborative governance in the context of the Bandung Basin Urban Area in general, even though the collaboration process has only been effectively started since September 2021. The analysis process focuses on the performance of the Bandung Basin Urban Area Management Agency's functions from the aspects of initial conditions, facilitative leadership, institutional design, and collaborative processes. The novelty in this study is directed at the proposed improvement of the collaborative governance model, in the scope of institutional aspects, knowledge and capacity development, collaboration processes, and aspects of authority.

Legal and organizational foundations for delivering e-government

The aim of the research was to analyze the legal and organizational foundations of e-government. The introduction of e-government in Ukraine is regulated by a large number of normative legal acts in the field of information society development. The analysis of information sources-legal norms by using general scientific and special scientific methods led to the conclusion that the provisions of administrative legislation also belong to the information legislation. It was concluded that the legal framework for the implementation of e-government should not only be harmonized with generally recognized international standards, but also, developed and adopted in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals until 2030. Based on the assessment and comparison of the main trends in the development of digital economy, simplification, decentralization, deregulation, institutional capacity development and communication support are attributed to the main achievements and digital capabilities of Ukraine in the direction of e-government. Definitely, the need to improve e-governance mechanisms in the sphere of telecommunication networks at the state level is emphasized.

Local Economic Institutional Capacity Development (Comparative Study in Value Perspective)

The performance of local economic institutions in a country is very strategic to improve the welfare of citizens. Therefore, research on strategies for developing local economic institutions to improve their performance is very significant. This study aims to compare several strategies for developing economic institutions in several countries. More specifically, this study compares the value systems that support local economic institutional performance. The effectiveness of local economic institutional capacity development is not only determined by the professionalism of managers, determination of the type of business, community involvement, and innovative management systems but is also influenced by the integration of the local economic institutional development program with development planning, visionary local leadership, and a supportive value system. Therefore, the makers and implementers of the local economic institutional capacity development program not only pay attention to the professionalism of managers, determining the type of business, community involvement, and innovative management systems but are also required to integrate the local economic institutional capacity development program with development planning, requiring visionary local leadership, adequate management default, and have a value system that supports performance.

Model of Institutional Capacity Development of the Health Technology Assessment Committee: Study on the National Health Insurance Program in Indonesia

Model of Institutional Capacity Development of the Health Technology Assessment Committee: Study on the National Health Insurance Program in Indonesia

The Importance of Institutional Capacity and Negotiation Capacity in Affordable Housing Agreements: The Potential for Collective Action in Melbourne, Australia

ABSTRACT New legislation was introduced in 2018 in Victoria, Australia to encourage the negotiation of affordable housing agreements. This change resulted in the expansion of formal and informal mechanisms for cross-sectoral affordable housing delivery. In this paper we draw on 20 interviews with housing stakeholders, focusing on the process of negotiation. We propose a novel theoretical framework to interpret capacity for collective action in a loosely regulated policy area, combining insights from negotiation theory and Institutional Capacity Development (ICD) literature. We find widespread concerns about the opaque, inefficient and potentially exploitative nature of outcomes. We also find that agreements varied across projects based on levels of trust; access to information; political capital; capacity for mutual gain; and the presence of shared rules for interacting. We conclude that competition-based negotiations may lead to increased institutional capacity while also highlighting the challenges of housing delivery in the context of institutional uncertainty.

ASSESSMENT OF THE CAPACITY OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AGENCIES TO MANAGE THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FACILITIES IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA

The success of the Primary Health Care (PHCs) Centres in delivering health services at the community level is largely dependent on the effectiveness, efficiency, and management support being provided by the PHC Agencies. This study identified institutional capacity needs of selected PHC Agencies that will require urgent attention as a veritable means of the revitalisation of the PHC facilities and the capacity of these Agencies to operationalise the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF). A descriptive survey of the five State Primary Health Care Development Agencies (SPHCDA) in Southeast Nigeria. The respondents comprised all management staff of the SPHCDA in each of the five States. A standardized Organisational Capacity Assessment Tool (OCAT) was used for data collection. Approvals were obtained and preliminary consultations were done. OCAT was administered to managers at the Agencies and the findings were validated with the respondents. The findings showed that none of the Agencies attained a 50% organizational capacity score indicating poor organizational capacity. The main areas of common underperformance included: resource mobilisation, human resources for health, and service delivery. There is an overall weak organisational capacity of the key management body for PHC service provision in this part of the country. Human and institutional capacity development is crucial to the improvement of services and productivity of the PHC system. It is therefore important to periodically assess, identify issues and plan for capacity improvements in Agencies that manage crucial systems such as the SPHCA.

Building Legal Mechanisms for Electronic Governance Development

The aim of the study was to identify the legal mechanisms for the establishment of e-government and the development of e-governance from the perspective of international law and national legislation of countries where the level of e-governance is very high. Empirical and theoretical methods of scientific knowledge, as well as the comparative analysis were used for a comprehensive coverage of the research topic. It is found that the community-oriented principles are the basis for the functioning of e-government with a view to the digital transformation values. The establishment of digital government in different countries with a very high level of e-governance has its own peculiarities related to the status of the national legal framework, institutional capacity and economic development, information policy and information security. It was established that the e-governance should be improved by eliminating the digital gap, raising the level of digital literacy, creating a single competent authority to regulate public e-governance policy, introducing a network system of access to e-government services, and establishing a system for training civil servants on the provision of electronic services. Further research on e-governance may be focused on follow-up study and argumentation in order to determine effective legal tools of its regulation.

A Case Study: Explaining the Price Collapse of Tongan Squash Export to Japan

This article focuses on the squash industry of Tonga, which was successfully developed in the 1990s and declined in the 2000s. It analyses how squash export prices are affected by the quantity of squash export and the number of squash exporters. An examination of the squash industry demonstrates that the collapse of the export prices and the decline of the industry is caused due to the lack of structural frameworks for managing the industry effectively and/or the functional failure of the framework. It is perceived that the decline of the industry was due to the withdrawal of the squash export quota from the government, but the main factor appears to be the failure of the government to control the quality of the squash exported to Japan. Thus, a weak institutional capacity prevented the sustainable development of the industry. This article concludes that the development of institutional and human capacity to establish structural frameworks for managing industries and operating the frameworks effectively will contribute to the sustainable development of an export-oriented agriculture-based industry in the PICs.