An analysis of Indonesian government policies against Covid-19

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ID13122012
AuthorsAli Roziqin (0000-0001-8336-3103, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang, corresponding author), Syasya Yuania Fadila Mas’udi (0009-0003-6319-1211, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang), Iradhad Taqwa Sihidi (0000-0002-1845-636X, Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang)
Year2021
Volume24
Issue1
Pages92-107
Publication date2021-04-06
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePublic Administration and Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2517-679X • E-ISSN: 1727-2645
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/pap-08-2020-0039
OpenAlexW3150400444
LanguageEN
Citations received16
References cited36

Purpose COVID-19 cases in Indonesia continue to increase and spread. This article aims to analyse the Indonesian government policies as a response in dealing with COVID-19. Design/methodology/approach This article is a narrative analysis with the approach of a systematic literature review. Findings This article found that the Indonesian government responded slowly to the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of its spread in March 2020. The government then issued some policies such as physical distancing, large-scale social restriction (PSBB - Pembatasan Sosial Berskala Besar ) and social safety net. These policies will only work if the society follows them. The society could be the key to success of those policies, either as the support or the obstacles. Practical implications This policy analysis with literature review, conducted from March to July 2020 in Indonesia, provides experiences and knowledge in how to respond to the dynamic problems of public policy in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak, especially in the context of a developing country. Originality/value The novelty of the article lies in the unique policy response in a diverse society. It suggests that the policymakers should pay more attention to the society’s characteristics as well as the mitigation system as a preventive measure and risk management to make clear policy in the society

Context (archaeology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Economic growth · Economics · Geography · Government (linguistics · Indonesian · Novelty · Originality · Pandemic · Political science · Public policy · Public relations · Scale (ratio · Value (mathematics · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · COVID-19 Prevention and Impact · Food Security and Socioeconomic Dynamics · Law · Medicine · Psychology · Public Administration

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