Implementation of the Regional Regulation on the Child Protection System in Mamasa Regency: A Case Study in Balla District
Keywords:
Policy implementation; Regional regulation; Early marriage; Child protection; Children's rightsAbstract
This research was conducted in Balla District, Mamasa Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine how the implementation of West Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 1 of 2020 in preventing early marriage in Balla District. The research method used is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation, interviews, and documentation methods. The theory used in this study is guided by the theory of George C. Edward III who put forward 4 factors that influence the failure and success of a policy implementation, namely communication, resources, disposition, bureaucratic structure. The results of the study show that, the Principles put forward by George C. Edward III used by the author to examine how the implementation of West Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 1 of 2020 in preventing early marriage in Balla District found that of the four indicators were not fully effective. This can be seen from the existence of one indicator, namely the resource indicator where existing resources are still limited, especially at the village level, and facilities and infrastructure are not available either at the DPPPA, KUA or the village level due to budget limitations. Based on the research results, it can be concluded that the implementation of West Sulawesi Provincial Regulation Number 1 of 2020 in preventing early marriage in Balla District, Mamasa Regency is not yet fully effective.
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