Study of the Implementation of Village Fund Management Policies in Sangatta Utara Sub-District East Kutai District

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the implementation of Village Fund management for development in North Sangatta Sub-district, East Kutai Regency, with a focus on communication, resources, commitment and coordination. The research findings show that although information on the implementation of the Village Fund has begun to be channeled, information distribution has not been evenly distributed across all target groups due to limited access to remote areas. Unclear communication results in inconsistent understanding among relevant parties, which is in line with Edward III's theory on the importance of accurate and consistent communication in policy implementation.  From the resource aspect, this study found that although human resources and information were sufficient, the existing facilities did not meet the expected standards. This is in line with Edward III's theory which emphasizes the importance of the availability of adequate resources for successful policy implementation. On the other hand, staff commitment shows positive results, with selective staff appointments and the provision of appropriate incentives increasing their commitment to policy implementation, consistent with Edward III's disposition theory. Coordination is also going well with clear assignment of responsibilities and regular coordination between work units. However, some supporting factors such as support from the government and CSR play an important role, while inhibiting factors include less effective communication and access difficulties to remote locations. These findings support Edward III's theory that poor communication and deficiencies in resources and bureaucratic structure can hinder policy implementation. The study concludes that despite progress, more attention to effective communication, adequate resources and good coordination is needed to improve the implementation of Village Fund management.