Policy Networks and the Effectiveness of Public Policy Implementation from the Perspective of Special Autonomy in Jayawijaya Regency

Abstract

The implementation of public policy in special autonomous regions is highly complex due to unique geographical, social, cultural, and institutional conditions. Jayawijaya Regency, as part of the special autonomous region of Papua, faces various challenges in implementing public policy, requiring a collaborative governance approach. This study aims to analyze the role of policy networks in supporting the effectiveness of public policy implementation in Jayawijaya Regency. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical research type. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation studies, then analyzed qualitatively. The results show that the implementation of public policy in Jayawijaya Regency has not been optimal due to weak coordination between actors, limited capacity of the apparatus, minimal involvement of indigenous peoples, geographical and infrastructure barriers, and low levels of trust between the government and the community. This study concludes that strengthening an inclusive, adaptive, and trust-based policy network is a key factor in improving the effectiveness of public policy implementation in special autonomous regions.