Long and Windy Road of a Local Political Decentralization in Indonesia

Abstract:

Decentralization requires form of devolution of power and authority of the central government to the regions. In practice, decentralization aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the services to the whole society. In Indonesia  decentralization is enacted  through Law No. 23 of 2014 on Regional Government. These rules serve  as an entire legal entity for community who have autonomy and care of the local authority to set appropriate aspirations and interests of the people  that does not contradict to  the national judicial order and the public interest. This article aims to describe the dynamics of local political decentralization after the enactment of Law No. 23 the Year 2013. This is because local Government authorities regulate and manage the government according to the principle of autonomy. The co-administration is given the broadest possible autonomy. The primary purpose of the provision is to accelerate the realization of public welfare by improving services, empowerment, and community participation. Extensive freedom in the strategic environment of globalization is expected to enhance competitiveness regard to the principles of democracy, equality, justice, privilege and specificity and the potential and diversity of the regions in the system of the Republic of Indonesia.