Cultural-Value-Based Bureaucratic Reform in North Halmahera Regency
Abstract: Researches on
bureaucratic reform based on cultural value (cultural approach) are rarely
found. In fact, the combining use of structural and cultural approaches in
government bureaucratic reform can be expected to encourage the achievement of
bureaucratic reform objectives. This study chose the location in North
Halmahera Regency, where the community still uphold the cultural values as
represented in its cultural symbol of "Hibua Lamo." The research uses
a qualitative method and the technique of content analysis. "Hibua
Lamo" gives birth to various cultural values and social norms that are
formally enacted, putting "Hibua Lamo" into a pattern of organization
in society and government. The Regent of North Halmahera implemented a
bureaucratic reform in his local governance based on the considerations of
balance between "institutional power" according to legislation and
social norms institutionalized in "Hibua Lamo". The combined
consideration of balance between the legislation and the institutionalized
social norms made the Regent of North Halmahera capable to implement the
policies of bureaucratic reform in North Halmahera, thereby building an
efficient, effective and well-performed bureaucracy as well as reducing poverty
from 57.16% to 9.97%, increasing annual per capita income of about 30%, and
encouraging economic growth in North Halmahera Regency approximately 6.04%.
Author: A. Gau Kadir
Journal Code: jpadministrasinegaragg140056
