Journal of Governance and Public Policy
Vol 10, No 3 (2023): October 2023

Special Autonomy Fund Management and Strengthening Institutional Governance in Realizing Sustainable Development

Dahlawi Dahlawi (Public Administration Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Helmi Helmi (Public Administration Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Ade Mardiya Qahar (Political Science, University Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi Selangor)
Nurul Fajri (Sosiology Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Mukhrijal Mukhrijal (Public Administration Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Nurul Kamaly (Public Administration Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Afrijal Afrijal (Public Administration Program, Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Nofriadi Nofriadi (Political Science, Universitas Syiah Kuala)



Article Info

Publish Date
03 Oct 2023

Abstract

Granting special autonomy to Aceh Province is the government's response to support sustainable development in post-conflict. This study aims to optimize the management of Otsus funds for the overall welfare of the Acehnese people, with the ultimate goal of achieving independence. This study focuses on explaining and addressing issues related to managing the special autonomy fund and strengthening institutions to realize sustainable development and prosperity for the Acehnese. Descriptive qualitative research methodology was employed, involving data collection, reduction, presentation, and conclusion. The analysis utilizes the accountability and transparency theory to evaluate fund management practices in Aceh. Findings revealed that the special autonomy fund has not been effectively implemented due to weak institutional capacity, hindering sustainable development and welfare. Transparent fund management aligned with good governance has not been optimally achieved. The dominance of local political elites in policy-making has led to ineffective government management of the special autonomy fund, while bureaucratic efforts have yielded limited results. Nonetheless, Aceh has undergone some changes over the past 15 years, although not yet significant.

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gpp

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Social Sciences

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The journal aims to publish research articles within the field of Public Policy and Governance, and to analys a range of contemporary political and governing ...