Public Information Transparency Research Articles

Implementation of Article 7 Paragraph (1) and (3) of Law No. 14 of 2008 concerning Transparency of Public Information in Government Services

Implementation of Article 7 Paragraph (1) and (3) of Law No. 14 of 2008 concerning Transparency of Public Information in Government Services

Challenges and Opportunities in Transforming Rural Governance Through E-Government in Indonesia

General Background: The adoption of E-Government systems is increasingly important in improving public services, particularly at the local government level, to enhance transparency and accessibility. Specific Background: In Indonesia, Village Information Systems (SID) have been introduced to streamline communication, resource management, and service delivery in rural areas. Sugihwaras Village in Sidoarjo Regency is one such location where SID has been implemented. Knowledge Gap: Despite its potential, the effectiveness of SID implementation remains underexplored, particularly in terms of communication, resources, and its impact on rural governance. Aims: This study aims to analyze and describe the implementation of E-Government through SID in Sugihwaras Village, focusing on the four indicators: communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure, using Edward III's policy implementation model. Results: The findings indicate that communication and resource allocation are the primary issues hindering SID effectiveness. Inadequate operator training and a lack of budget for operator fees have led to outdated information and diminished motivation. However, strong commitment from local government and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) have ensured that the system continues to function. Novelty: This study highlights the crucial role of consistent training and budgetary support in enhancing E-Government systems at the village level, particularly in rural Indonesia. Implications: Strengthening operator skills and ensuring adequate financial support are essential for optimizing SID as a tool for public information transparency and service delivery, contributing to improved rural governance and E-Government effectiveness. Highlights: Communication gaps limit the Village Information System's efficiency. Budget constraints reduce operator motivation and system updates. Government commitment keeps the system operational despite obstacles. Keywords: E-Government, Village Information System, rural governance, communication, resource allocation

Assessing the Indonesian government's compliance with the public information disclosure law in the context of COVID-19 data transparency

The matter of transparency regarding information and data emerges as a pivotal concern in the context of mitigating the COVID-19 epidemic in Indonesia. The regulation of public information transparency in Indonesia is stipulated in Law Number 14 of 2008, which ensures the disclosure of public information. The objective of this study is to conduct a comprehensive examination of the extent to which the Government of Indonesia adheres to the principles outlined in its legislation with regard to the implementation of transparency throughout the pandemic. The approach employed to assess the degree of adherence is normative-empirical analysis. The findings of this research analysis indicate a significant lack of transparency in the public dissemination of COVID-19 information and data in Indonesia. This lack of transparency is inconsistent with the provisions outlined in Law No. 14 of 2008, which governs the publication of public information in the country. The act of downplaying COVID-19 through the dissemination of information, along with the government's decision to withhold comprehensive data, and the prevailing skepticism toward scientific research might be characterized as efforts to impede citizens' access to precise knowledge.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PUBLIC INFORMATION OPENNESS AND ICT DEVELOPMENT

The relationship between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development and the level of Public Information Openness (KIP) holds significant implications for inclusive and sustainable societal development. This study employs statistical analysis, including Pearson correlation, to examine this relationship across Indonesian provinces in 2022. Findings indicate a positive correlation between ICT development and KIP. Access to ICT infrastructure and ICT usage show significant correlations with IKIP levels across various provinces. Provinces with better ICT development generally exhibit higher KIP levels. However, the relationship with ICT skills is comparatively weaker, indicating other influencing factors on ICT literacy within the community. The conclusion drawn from this research is that ICT development positively contributes to enhancing Public Information Transparency in Indonesia. Therefore, further efforts are needed to support equitable ICT development, enhance digital literacy, and strengthen public information transparency, enabling the population to effectively harness information and communication technology

Pemerintah Dalam Menyusun Kebijakan Pengawasan Media Sosial Dan Teknologi Digital

This research delves into the impact of scientific advancement on both governmental and private sectors, emphasizing the critical role of Public Relations (PR) in governance and corporate realms. Information technology, particularly the internet and social media, serves as the primary means for public information access. It highlights the significance of public information transparency based on legal regulations, along with social media's role in facilitating public participation concerning public policie. The research methodology includes literature reviews, case studies, expert interviews, and community surveys. Findings emphasize the government's role in supervising social media and digital technology to ensure their safe, fair, and just use. The research also underscores the importance of political participation, whether conventional or online, in governmental policy determination. A case study concerning the role of Facebook in disseminating information by the Faculty of Tarbiyah and Education at IAIN Kendari constitutes a pivotal part of this discussion.

Measuring the Policy of Public Information Disclosure to Adapt Climate Change in Indonesia

Marginal groups, such as local communities living near forests, expansive coastal areas, and women with limited access to water and energy, are the most vulnerable to climate change. Numerous things can be done to overcome that issue, one of which is by openly distributing information regarding climate change adaptation action plans. This study proposes to elucidate that the NDC document serves as public information and to describe the interrelation between Public Information Disclosure and the optimal realization of Indonesia’s climate change action goals. This qualitative study was a doctrinal legal research and employed a statute and conceptual approaches. The findings demonstrate that the NDC document qualifies as public information, necessitating its continuous disclosure and accessibility. The transparency of public information regarding climate change is crucial for achieving climate justice and facilitating climate change adaptation.

Achieving Public Information Transparency in The Dissemination of Local Regulations

Comparing the disclosure of public information regarding the dissemination and publication to the public of newly enacted rules, setting Indonesia and the Netherlands as parameters is interesting as the legal cultures of both countries are intertwined and legal perspectives are constantly evolving. Despite differences in the rule of law, both countries have similar regulatory frameworks. This research uses a normative juridical writing method with a literature study to analyze the relationship between good governance and public information disclosure, including definitions, indicators, objectives, and important factors that influence the concept. The aim is to serve as a comparison parameter for a more efficient information disclosure mechanism. In Indonesia, the role of DPRDs is closely related to the issue of public information disclosure, as DPRDs have a dominant role in authority. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, the local government takes the lead in setting regulations. Nonetheless, both countries emphasize the importance of checks and balances through the establishment of RvD and KIP, to oversee and integrate the aspirations of the community. The results of this study suggest that public information disclosure is important in both Indonesia and the Netherlands, as demonstrated by regulations that prioritize transparency, accountability, public participation, responsiveness, and the rule of law in governance. This commitment to openness aims to bridge the gap between public expectations and government actions. And in conclusion, the harmony between the process of forming regulations involving the DPRD as a representative of the people's voice and information disclosure is interrelated in public services towards the achievement of good governance.

Implementation of Law Number 14 of 2008 on Public Information Transparency in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI)

Purpose: The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR-RI) is an institution that is mandated and represents the voice of the people who have directly voted through general elections. This representation function can be effective and have a real impact if the DPR is open to providing information to the public. However, in reality, the parliament's commitment to public information disclosure is still questioned by many elements of society. Many incidents have caused the public to doubt the DPR's commitment to public information disclosure, such as information and documents related to the revision of the KPK Law, the Omnibus Law Bill, and the Job Creation Bill, among others. This study aims to analyze the implementation of public information disclosure policies in the DPR-RI.
 Methodology: The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, where primary and secondary data are obtained through in-depth interviews with predetermined key informants and literature studies related to the research topic.
 Result: The research findings indicate that the implementation of the Public Information Disclosure Law in the DPR-RI is still not optimal, particularly in the utilization of information disclosure media and information resources.
 Contribution: This research will contribute to expanding theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the implementation of public information disclosure policies in legislative institutions as part of communication policy studies.

Unveiling Public Information in the Metaverse and AI Era: Challenges and Opportunities

The concept of transparency is a fundamental principle in administrative management that allows citizens to access any type of information or document issued by public entities as part of their functions. This article aims to describe the transparency of public information in the era of the metaverse and artificial intelligence. The guarantee of this right implies, first, the commitment to provide public information openly and freely in all terms, without any kind of restriction and with appropriate truthfulness; second, responding to citizens in a truthful, timely and efficient manner with the aim of covering their needs and interests; and third, producing and/or capturing public information in order to achieve citizen satisfaction. The transparency of public information remains essential in the era of the metaverse and AI. While these new technological developments present challenges, they also offer opportunities to develop innovative transparency practices that can improve democracy and life in society. The era of the metaverse and AI presents significant challenges for the transparency of public information. The limitations to verify information in the metaverse and the opacity of AI pose important barriers to ensure transparency and accountability. It is necessary to develop specific transparency policies and practices for the metaverse and AI, and to promote public education on these topics. It is essential to work on solutions to ensure transparency and responsibility in the digital era.

Implementation of Law Number 14 of 2008 on Public Information Transparency in the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI)

Purpose: The House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia (DPR-RI) is an institution that is mandated and represents the voice of the people who have directly voted through general elections. This representation function can be effective and have a real impact if the DPR is open to providing information to the public. However, in reality, the parliament's commitment to public information disclosure is still questioned by many elements of society. Many incidents have caused the public to doubt the DPR's commitment to public information disclosure, such as information and documents related to the revision of the KPK Law, the Omnibus Law Bill, and the Job Creation Bill, among others. This study aims to analyze the implementation of public information disclosure policies in the DPR-RI. Methodology: The research method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, where primary and secondary data are obtained through in-depth interviews with predetermined key informants and literature studies related to the research topic. Result: The research findings indicate that the implementation of the Public Information Disclosure Law in the DPR-RI is still not optimal, particularly in the utilization of information disclosure media and information resources. Contribution: This research will contribute to expanding theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the implementation of public information disclosure policies in legislative institutions as part of communication policy studies.

Proposal for the Improvement of the Portal Transparency of the Executive Government of Santa Catarina

The purpose of this article is to provide guidelines for improving the data and public information transparency in the State of Santa Catarina, related to Education, through the Transparency Portal of the Executive Government. This is a descriptive and qualitative research, which uses an analysis model based on attributes of information quality. The population consisted of 61 information requests from 2019 based on the Access to InformationAct (LAI). Using a documentary and content analysis, the specific results that 88% of the requests refer to Basic Education and 12% to Higher Education. Another classification showed that 58.8% are associated with "Provision of Services", 29.4% in "Institutional Information" and 11.8% in "Financial Management". Twenty-three content proposals were elaborated addressing aspects of relevance, reliability, language, presentation, timeliness and historical series, which are part of the dimensions usefulness, understandability and temporality of the analysis model. The proposals deal with organizational information, human resources, schools, the state university, as well as services, actions and results, expenses and the agreements and transfers of resources related to Education. They address general aspects, such as the general number of students, teachers and schools, but they also guide the availability in a particular way, such as content related to certain expenses of each school. The creation of the “Education” thematic page on the Portal to concentrate the content repertoire and facilitate access and directing to other pages and existing features on the Portal, applying education filters, consisted of a general improvement proposal.

Public Information Openness Strategy in Maintaining Quality and Accountability of 2024 Elections in Banten Province

The 2024 Simultaneous Election is a Democratic process that has been mutually agreed upon by the Government and the People's Representative Council. This process certainly does not only bring about constitutional consequences but also legal certainty which has implications for all stakeholders in the central, provincial and district/city governments in Indonesia. Accountability from election organizers, namely the General Election Commission (KPU) and the Election Supervisory Body (Bawaslu) in all stages is very important, because the stages and results determination process are expected not to cause conflict between election participants and their sympathizers. Then the quality of elections also needs to get serious attention, this quality is also related to the professionalism of election organizers, so to answer these two demands there needs to be information disclosure as stated in law number 14 of 2008 concerning public information transparency. Banten Province can run simultaneous elections in 2024 if the KPU and Bawaslu work in a professional and accountable manner from all stages. Election quality in Banten province can be achieved if the organizers know and implement the current regulations. Leadership Commitment, Collaboration with all stakeholders, and carrying out various innovations to convey Periodic information, immediately, and information at any time about the implementation of the 2024 Election must be carried out by the KPU and Bawaslu of Banten Province. Commitment, Collaboration and Innovation in the holding of elections in Banten province are novelties in this research. democratic, honest, fair, transparent and the results can be accounted for.

Beauty Contest with Rationally Inattentive Agents

In the context of a beauty-contest coordination game, players choose how much costly attention to pay to public information. Introducing information costs based on rational inattention implies that, in the neighborhood of zero information costs, multiple equilibria can emerge in settings that without information costs would imply unique linear equilibrium. Agents have a coordination motive arising from strategic complementarity in their actions, which, in turn, implies coordinating on attention devoted to the public signal. This effect induces multiple equilibrium levels of attention at intermediate levels of transparency of public information (worth paying attention to if others do, but not worth paying attention to if others do not) for small enough information costs. Formally, the set of equilibria under rational inattention does not converge to the set of equilibria without information costs as the price of attention approaches zero. Quintessentially, small deviations from rationality can make significant differences to economic equilibria.

Evaluation of transparency of public information on Canadian mining projects in Ecuador

Transparency of public information in extractive industries is considered a way to counteract anti-democratic factors such as corruption and secrecy. It tends to provide public confidence in the authorities and facilitates the active participation of the citizens. In Ecuador, the Organic Law on Transparency and Access to Public Information requires, along with other laws, the publication of transparent information on aspects of public life, for instance, the exploitation of natural resources. Simultaneously, there are conflicts surrounding mining extractivism, partly due to the lack of information and participation related to these activities. How much public information do extractive companies offer about their mining projects in Ecuador? This study evaluated the levels of transparency of the digital information available on two Canadian mining projects: Curipamba and La Plata. Fifty-six indicators and evaluation criteria were developed and applied according to the national legal framework to the websites of the companies involved. As a main result, a high deficiency was found in terms of the entities’ compliance with the legal framework, with total values of 20% and 13% respectively, and web pages conceived more for shareholders and investors than for the affected people.

Transparência da informação pública no Brasil: uma análise da acessibilidade de Big Data para o estudo das interfaces entre mudanças climáticas, mudanças produtivas e saúde

A informação pública, garantida por lei no Brasil, é base para a geração de conhecimento adaptativo em situações adversas, como a extrema vulnerabilidade socioambiental e seus impactos na saúde humana. O presente artigo avalia a transparência da informação pública nas áreas de saúde humana (com foco no Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS), mudanças produtivas (uso do solo) e mudanças climáticas (chuva e temperatura), utilizando dados de 5.570 municípios brasileiros, ao longo dos últimos 20 anos. A experiência da construção de uma base nacional de dados (Data Lake) a partir de informações disponibilizadas em bases públicas (ou público-privadas) – DATASUS, MapBiomas, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia (Inmet) e Hidroweb da Agência Nacional de Águas (ANA) – confimou que, na prática, a acessibilidade da informação pública no Brasil apresenta entraves importantes. Incluímos recomendações sobre como ela pode ser aprimorada para tornar os direitos de acesso à informação uma realidade mais concreta para o cidadão brasileiro.

Openness of Public Information at Regional Representative Institutions In Carrying out the Function of the Regional House of Representatives

Law No. 14 of 2008 on public information transparency (KIP), must implement the information transparency. One of the Government Public Councils whose accessibility of information transparency to public is Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). DPRD has two different functional structures, consisting of leadership with DPRD complementary organs and secretariat. DPRD should have strategy in the implementation of KIP and it was in the study entitled The Policy Implementation of Regional House of Representatives in Public Information Transparency. Inductive data analysis was conducted through of the data simplification processes into a more readable and interpretable form. This study employed the statutory approach and descriptive qualitative method to reveal the strategies applied by DPRD in implementing KIP. This normative legal research took data from regulation of law relating to KIP. The result of the study shows that the law of KIP provides an obligation to DPRD as an "object" or a "subject". DPRD is “Dual of Public Council", leadership—complementary organs of DPRD and secretariat who are authorized to determine the status of information. The strategies implemented by DPRD consisting of strengthening the implementation of KIP, asserting the differentiation of DPRD and secretariat position, and supporting KIP with the main function of DPRD.

The Steep Road to Institutionalizing Negotiable Governance in the Management of Village Development

Law No. 6/2014 on Villages becomes the rule of application of negotiable governance in the management of village development. Authority in this domain must be translated as a negotiation space for various stakeholders. Accessibility of public participation in any regular citizenship forum must be guaranteed to be fulfilled by the Village Government, in line with the willingness of this village-scale authoritative institution to create public information transparency. This paper aims to examine the level of institutionalization of negotiable governance in the management of development in Bajo Village, Soromandi Sub-District, Bima District. As qualitative research with a descriptive approach, this research utilized in-depth interviews, observation, document tracking, and document analysis techniques in which a number of village government apparatus and villagers were used as informants to mine the data. The results of this study show that institutionalizing negotiable governance has not been taken seriously because the public participation in regular citizenship forums in Bajo Village is only possible because of invitation from the village government alone. The politicization of the public space seems only to be positioned as a mere formality through that invitation mechanism. Participatory governance seems to exist, but it is not implemented properly. More than that, the availability of information access is still very limited and relies heavily on the willingness of the village government to provide it to all existing residents. Certain information can only be accessed by the people who have the closest relationship with certain village officials, not villagers in general. The communication media is still limited to the existing formal forum which is believed to remain exclusive because it only involves certain elements of the community, who cannot possibly represent the needs of all groups of society.

The Need for Greater Transparency When Assessing the Performance and Prospects of Melbourne’s Rail Franchise Contracts

ABSTRACTAmong policymakers and researchers at an international level, there is great interest in the performance of the Melbourne rail franchise model. This review attempts to examine the Melbourne model in an international context and assess the performance of the system under current contracts. Potential flaws are highlighted including lack of information, concerns over performance and contestability, and the treatment of the potential long-term maintenance backlog under short-term contracts. The authors conclude with an overall stance of there needing to be far greater public information transparency to allow proper scrutiny of the effectiveness of these contracts for the public good.

Analysis of Transparency in the Municipal Chambers of Pernambuco/Brazil Part of the Information Access Law

The aim of this study is to analyze the transparency of public information in electronic portals of Municipal Chambers of Pernambuco. It is a descriptive research with quali-quantitative approach, and the data collection procedure is documentary research. Websites of 169 Municipal Chambers of cities that have population beyond ten thousand inhabitants were analyzed, based on indicators proposed by the Information Access Law, in its first paragraph of Article 8. The compliance level was established through six indicators for which a grade criterion was determined: a point to each item that was observed and zero to when it was not observed. After descriptive statistics were carried out, it was observed that the obtained results reached 30% of compliance in ranking of the most transparent, which is a value considered very low. Moreover, from analyzed variables (Population Size and Ranking; Population Size and Transparency; Ranking and total Revenue; Transparency and total Revenue) it was confirmed that only Population Size and Ranking have a positive relationship. Therefore, the compliance level of the Information Access Law is still in a remote stage from reaching transparency and it is justified by the amount of analyzed articles, bringing unsatisfactory results, considering the Law has been effective since 2012.

PENINGKATAN KEPATUHAN BADAN PUBLIK DALAM PELAKSANAAN UNDANG-UNDANG KETERBUKAAN INFORMASI PUBLIK DI KABUPATEN ACEH BARAT

Government of Aceh and its regencies show commitment to public information transparency. Nevertheless, the implementation of UU KIP is still not maximized as applicable regulations. This is shown by a number of public information dispute submitted to the Commission on Information Aceh (Komisi Informasi Aceh--KIA) related information which is the obligation of Public Institutions..This research was conducted through a quantitative approach, with the survey method. The aims of research are to determine the readiness of the Public Institutions of West Aceh in implementing the constituent on Public Information, to investigate the Public Information Service in West Aceh Government in providing and announcing regular information and information immediately via the website / bulletin board at the Public Institutions, to know and see the direct efforts of the Public Institutions of West Aceh in preparing and providing the information available at any time to the applicant information, and to submit the feedback to the Public Institutions of West Aceh based on the results of research, so the strengthening of the main PPID and maid PPID in West Aceh. This research was conducted in three stages, namely through independent review, examination of the website and visits to the elected Public Institutions. Keywords: Public Information Transparency, Public Institutions, Public Information.