Implementation of the Rice Provision Policy for State Civil Apparatus (ASN) Based on Regent Regulation Number 64 of 2021 in Sumenep Regency

Abstract

The policy of supplying rice to the State Civil Apparatus  (ASN) in the Sumenep district government is a form of government alignment to empower farmers by purchasing local agricultural products as a tribute to agricultural products produced by local farmers in Sumenep district. This study aims 1). To explore, identify, analyze and describe the implementation of the rice supply program policy for ASN based on Regent Regulation Number 64 of 2021 in Sumenep district; 2). To explore, identify, analyze and describe the impact of implementing the rice supply policy for ASN based on Regent Regulation Number 64 of 2021 in Sumenep district. This research was conducted to gain an understanding of the involvement of policy actors in the implementation of the Sumenep Regency Regent's Regulation Number 64 of 2021 concerning Provision of Rice for ASN. Therefore, explanatory research with descriptive studies  (Stake, 2009) is used as an approach in answering research problems with qualitative methods as an attempt to explain the factors and mechanisms that cause the phenomenon of the object under study  (Creswell, 2016). The results of this study indicate that individual actors influence the policy-making process for the provision of rice for ASN in the Sumenep district government providing input or opinions related to the issues or problems raised, as well as providing support or resistance to the policies taken . However, the implementation of this policy is carried out by considering sustainability and not only temporary in order to provide sustainable benefits for ASN in the Sumenep district government. This policy is implemented fairly and evenly throughout all regional apparatus organizations  (OPD), so that there is no discrimination against ASN from certain OPDs. In the policy cycle, actors from farmer groups, the Indonesian republican employee corps  (KORPRI), as well as social institutions in Sumenep regency may have different roles depending on the stage of the ongoing policy cycle. Characteristics, interests, and motivations of actors in compiling content; context; and the policy implementation process as a complex process involving relevant stakeholders, including local governments, regionally owned enterprises  (BUMD), rice producers and distributors. The impact of the rice supply policy for ASN in Sumenep district for farmers has the potential to increase demand for rice in the local market and provide opportunities for farmers to increase their sales and income. The impact on ASN can have social and political implications. If the program is successful and is perceived positively by the community, it can enhance the local government's image and increase political support. The impact on the local government is that not all regional apparatus organizations  (OPD) and ASN receive and benefit from the policy of providing rice for ASN. This program must be properly implemented to avoid mistakes in the distribution of rice.