Pilkada Langsung dan Pendalaman Demokrasi
Abstract: This article asses
the implication of direct local executive election ('Pilkada Langsung') toward
deepining democracy in Indonesia. Based on rapid appraisal study on the first
wave of 'Pilkada Langsung' in Indonesia during 2005, this paper argues that the
free, fair and non violence process in the series of 'Pilkada Langsung' to some
extent indicates a maturity in Indonesian democraacy. The weakness on
regulations and lack of managerial skills of local electoral commissions are
still major obstacle that prevent further development of democracy.
Furthermore,this paper suggests that 'Pikada Langsung' should be placed not
only in procedura; processes but to promote democracy in a more substantive way
and as a strategy to develop effective local governance
Penulis: Cornelis Lay
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd070009
