Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Jurnal Ilmiah Gema Perencana

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In Volume 2, Issue 3, January-April 2024, the Jurnal Ilmiah GEMA PERENCANA published 8 (eight) articles, all of which came from planners within the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs. The eighth articles are presented in accordance with the scope and focus that has been determined by the Jurnal Ilmiah GEMA PERENCANA Editorial Team. The articles that appear in this journal emphasize the study of "Policy Paper" in the study of: Social, Economic, Spatial and Education, from the perspective of Religion and Religious Affairs.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3
Published: 04/29/2024

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  • Proactive Religius Service by the Kepulauan Riau Ministry of Regional Kanwil in the Kepulauan Riau Hinterland Region

    Andi Febriana ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.98
    366
    190
    Abstract:

    The Ministry of Religious Affairs of Regional Office of the Riau Islands continues to strive to improve services to communities in the hinterland region with a pick-up and drop-off program. This program aims to bring services closer to the community, facilitate access to services, and improve service quality. The types of services available include Hajj and Umrah registration, marriage registration, legalization of marriage certificates, guidance on Hajj rituals, religious counseling, zakat and endowment services, and religious education. The service method used is by sending officers and mobile cars to the hinterland area and collaborating with the local government. This paper uses a qualitative method with an approach to literature study and interviews in the field. The results show that this program is beneficial for the community because they no longer need to travel long distances to get Ministry of Religious Affairs services, thereby saving time and money. This program still faces several challenges, such as the vast and remote hinterland area, limited infrastructure, and lack of human resources. The Ministry of Religious Affairs of Regional Office of the Riau Islands continues to strive to improve the quality of this program. The ball pick-up program is the right effort to improve services to communities in the hinterland region and is expected to provide benefits to communities in the region.

  • Improving Religious Services in Coastal Areas of Lingga Regency Through the Floating Religious Services Program

    Setia Budi ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.87
    440
    343
    Abstract:

    This article discusses the improvement of religious services in the coastal area of Lingga Regency through a religious floating service program. This program is a service innovation from the Office of the Ministry of Religion of Lingga Regency in providing religious services to coastal communities in Lingga Regency who lack the availability of religious services. This religious floating service program is a form of responsiveness from the Office of the Ministry of Religion of the Lingga Regency to the Integrity Zone Towards a Corruption-Free Area and a Clean Bureaucratic Area and Serving the Indonesian Ministry of Religion program. Where to improve religious services to coastal communities in Lingga District, the Office of the Ministry of Religion of Lingga District has policies such as the Provision of Sea Transportation Facilities in the form of wooden ships, submitting additional budgets to echelon one of the Ministry of Religion and implementing a religious floating service program called Lantera. With the existence of a religious floating service program, a direct interaction is formed between coastal communities who really need religious services and officers who will deliver religious services. Making it easier and save costs for coastal communities

  • Critical Analysis of Potential Optimization for Digitalization of Services According to the Community and Demographic Characteristics of the North Sumatra Province

    Ali Yunan Hutabarat ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.61
    496
    232
    Abstract:

    Digitalization of services is one of the national priority programs, but not all work units can implement this program optimally according to performance targets. One indicator of the failure of digital implementation in public services is the small number of users of digital services compared to conventional services. The purpose of this analysis is to carry out a description and analysis of the digitization of services in all work units within the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religious Affairs of North Sumatra Province and to carry out an analysis of several alternative policies to be used as policies that can be implemented in all regions in North Sumatra Province. This analysis was carried out using a qualitative approach, and analyzed using SWOT analysis. The results of this analysis are: 1) Failure in service digitization policies making have an impact on policy implementation that is not optimal as contained in the output and outcomes in the Strategic Plan; 2) The solution to failure in policy making can be policy updates using SWOT analysis with policy making priorities in accordance with Quadrant II, namely maximizing potential (strength) to minimize threats. Conclusion: policy making is not just the result of thinking by outlining the programs contained in planning documents but requires valid, reliable supporting data and academic analysis.

  • The Role of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Alleviating Extreme Poverty in Bali Using the SWOT Analysis Method: Strategy and Policy Implications

    I Pande Made Ariawan ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.100
    460
    230
    Abstract:

    In 2023, significant meeting was held in Bali by the Provincial and District/City Poverty Reduction Coordination Team. The aim was to assess the progress of poverty reduction programs, devise integrated strategies across sectors, and expedite poverty alleviation efforts in the region. Despite a relatively low national poverty rate of 4.25%, Bali has seen stagnation above 4% over the past five years, signaling the need for fresh collaborative strategies. Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and President’s directive to eradicate extreme poverty by 2024, it’s crucial to engage the national team, collaborate with Bali Province MDA, and incorporate local wisdom policies. Poverty data is presented using a basic needs approach, encompassing food and non-food poverty lines, along with micro and macro data. The analysis reveals an uptick in poverty during the pandemic, followed by a recovery. The non-food poverty line increasingly influences poverty conditions. Five key food non-food commodities contributing to Bali’s poverty line have been identified. The province’s poverty depth and severity are also reported. The analysis includes income inequality and population expenditure distribution, concluding that income inequality in Bali is low by World Bank standards. Despite pockets of extreme poverty in some districts, the overall level is relatively low. Social assistance and funding have been distributed, and Bali’s concept of poverty encompasses economic, sociocultural, and environmental aspects.

  • The Implementation Analysis of the Hajj Ritual Guidance Service Policy for the Elderly at the Ministry of Religious Affairs in the Karimun Regency

    Sufriadi ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.97
    304
    395
    Abstract:

    The aim of this article is to describe the implementation of the Hajj ritual guidance service policy for the elderly at the Karimun Regency Ministry of Religion Office. This article uses a qualitative method, which aims to describe certain circumstances. This discussion focuses on the duties and functions of the Hajj and Umrah Organizing Section of the Karimun Regency Ministry of Religion Office. There are three data collection techniques used, including the interview technique, namely the data collection technique through direct questions and answers with key informants, the observation technique, namely observing objects by writer directly, and the third, document study and literature study techniques. From the study results, data was obtained that the implementation of the hajj ritual guidance service policy at the Karimun Regency Ministry of Religion Office is going well and as a result, regulations for the elderly need to be improved cause not elderly friendly. Thus, it is concluded that the implementation of the Hajj Manasik Guidance Service Policy at the Karimun Regency Ministry of Religion Office is good, only solutions are needed regarding special regulations for the elderly.

  • Optimizing Religious Moderation of Counselors and Teachers Through the Meeting Space Forum

    Muhammad Ihyakulumudin ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.81
    332
    347
    Abstract:

    The main actors of the Ministry of Religious Affairs that should be prioritized for strengthening religious moderation are instructors and teachers. Measuring the implementation of the religious moderation promotion training program for counselors and teachers resulted in several main things that need to be evaluated. Among the problems found in implementing this training are: First, moderation training has not been able to reach a wide range of participants due to limited quotas and priorities for civil servant employees. Second, the results of measuring the attitudes and understanding of moderation of civil servants and non-civil servants at the Ministry of Religious Affairs are not much different. Third, the results of measuring attitudes and understanding of religious moderation of teachers are lower than those of counselors. Fourth, the main duties and functions of teachers and counselors are different, but both are required to master the same religious moderation. In explaining these matters, the author uses the bibliographic method. This article attempts to formulate several policy recommendations that can be used by the Ministry of Religious Affairs regarding programs to strengthen religious moderation. The conclusion of this article is that a review of standard operational procedures for implementing religious moderation training is needed and regulations from the Directorate General of Islamic Education are needed that encourage active meeting spaces for teachers under the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

  • Inefficiency in the Issuance of Physical Marriage Cards in Public Services at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA)

    Ihsan Bayu Merdeka ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.37
    325
    268
    Abstract:

    Marriage registration services are a mandate carried out by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, particularly through the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA). For each marriage event, in addition to being recorded in the marriage certificate, it is also provided in the form of a book submitted after the marriage ceremony. In 2018, the Ministry of Religious Affairs issued the Marriage Card as a complement to the marriage book, considering it would facilitate the mobility of couples as authentic proof of marital status. In practice, approximately 2 million marriage cards are distributed each year, with budget assumptions for the procurement of card printing machines amounting to IDR 118.9 billion, which would be fulfilled in at least nine years. The annual printing cost is IDR 21.9 billion, with maintenance costs of IDR 2.9 billion per year. The objective of this policy paper is to evaluate the efficiency of budget utilization related to the issuance of physical marriage cards, with a focus on annual distribution, printing costs, and maintenance. Additionally, this policy paper employs a quantitative method to reveal the importance of careful budget management in supporting quality and accountable public services. The research concludes that the issuance of physical marriage cards is inefficient from a budgetary perspective and could result in a massive financial burden. Furthermore, the policy paper recommends an alternative solution through the utilization of digital cards, adapting to the technological needs of the tech-savvy millennial generation.

  • Towards Efficient and Equitable Hajj: Optimizing the Registration System and Management of Hajj Waiting List in West Java

    Marliza ID
    https://doi.org/10.61860/jigp.v2i3.122
    559
    567
    Abstract:

    The Hajj pilgrimage is the fifth pillar of Islam that is dreamed of by every Muslim throughout the world. In Indonesia, enthusiasm for performing the Hajj is very high, but it is accompanied by a long waiting list that can last for decades. This causes various problems and injustices for Hajj pilgrims. This policy paper aims to examine the problem of Hajj waiting lists in Indonesia and offer solutions for optimizing the registration system and managing waiting lists more efficiently and fairly. This study uses qualitative methods with literature studies, statistical data analysis, and interviews with relevant stakeholders. The result is that various factors cause long hajj waiting lists, such as limited hajj quotas from the Saudi Arabian government, a registration system that is not yet optimal, and a lack of transparency in managing the waiting list. Therefore, this policy paper offers several solutions for optimizing the registration system and waiting list management, including (1) Increasing the Hajj quota from the Saudi Arabian government through diplomacy and negotiation; (2) Implementation of an integrated and transparent online Hajj registration system; (3) Implementation of a fair and accountable priority system for Hajj pilgrims; and (4) Increasing education and information for Hajj pilgrims regarding waiting lists. The conclusion is that optimizing the registration system and management of the Hajj waiting list through the solutions proposed in this policy paper is expected to create a more efficient and fair Hajj pilgrimage for all Muslims in Indonesia.