Evaluation of Unemployment Policy in Bonebolango Regency, Indonesia

Abstract

Evaluation of unemployment policy is an assessment of the government's ability in its processes and programs to reduce the number of unemployed. The problem of unemployment is still a complicated problem to be addressed by both the central government and regional governments. The objectives of this research include: (1) To analyze the relevance and potential problems in society including Natural Resources (SDA), Human Resources (HR) and their problems; (2) To analyze the profile of policy makers by looking at educational background, employment, religion, place of residence and participation in political and social organizations; (3) To analyze policy formulation by examining the length of time a policy is made, the people involved and the ideas conveyed as well as the objectives in the policy formulation; (4) To analyze policy implementation by reviewing strategies, resource utilization, qualifications and competencies as well as monitoring systems for policy implementers; (5) To analyze policy results or output by examining the quality and quantity of benefits, efficiency and effectiveness of resources; (6) To analyze policy outcomes by examining the positive and negative impacts of achieving output. The research method used is a case study with a qualitative approach. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews, FGDs with experts and practitioners. Results obtained: (1) The unemployment policy in Bone Bolango district has not been optimally implemented based on the policy evaluation stages including the relevance of potential and problems, profile of policy makers, policy formulation, policy implementation, policy results or output and policy outcomes. The implication of this research is that reconstructing the theoretical gap and empirical gap by integrating the "Quality Control" model at the unemployment policy implementation stage can ensure that the evaluation runs optimally, accurately and the results can be relied upon for use in decision making and improving unemployment policy in Bone Bolango Regency.