Djoko Sigit Sayogo, Sri Budi Cantika Yuli and Firda Ayu Amalia
This study aims to identify and outline the critical challenges affecting the inclination of executives to use data as the basis for making decisions at a local government level.
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to identify and outline the critical challenges affecting the inclination of executives to use data as the basis for making decisions at a local government level.
Design/methodology/approach
The study conducted in-depth interviews with 21 public officials comprising middle- and top-level executives from 18 agencies and offices at the Bojonegoro Regency, one of Indonesia’s most progressive regencies in pursuing open government and smart cities.
Findings
The findings demonstrate that ensuring a good quality data architecture, nurturing data culture and developing analytics capability are essential in the case of a developing country such as Indonesia. However, insufficient policies and regulations, a nonexistent evaluative framework for data quality, disruptive local tradition and the ingrained autocratic administration represent significant and unique challenges to implementing data-driven decision-making in the local government in Indonesia.
Research limitations/implications
The chosen research approach may result in a need for more generalizability beyond Indonesia, accentuating the necessity for the geographical objects to include other developing countries in future research.
Practical implications
The findings showcase that lack of awareness and acceptance from public officials and the general public of the importance of a data-driven approach; as such, a better understanding of the change in attitudes and mindsets of public officials is invariably one of the critical practical determinants.
Originality/value
The findings signify the importance of creating robust accountability systems and evaluative frameworks that consider the many variables influencing decisions that capture the significance of organizational and local culture.
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Djoko Sigit Sayogo, Sri Budi Cantika Yuli and Wiyono Wiyono
The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges and critical factors of interagency information sharing (IIS) from the perspectives of technology, organization, policy and…
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges and critical factors of interagency information sharing (IIS) from the perspectives of technology, organization, policy and public participation in a developing country.
Design/methodology/approach
This study conducted a case study encompassing documentation analysis and in-depth semi-structured interviews of 15 public managers and other public officials in the Regency of Bojonegoro, Indonesia.
Findings
The findings demonstrate that addressing factors residing in organizational and policy and regulations challenges are critical and should precede the needs of technology. The findings also identified three factors affecting IIS in a developing country. First, the embeddedness of agencies in rigid bureaucratic and autocratic structure complicates the collaboration in IIS, such as promoting jurisdiction conflicts. Second, this study identifies the crucial influence of top executives on every activity in IIS, including resolving conflicts. Finally, political instability augments the crucial function of creating public awareness and participation. Public awareness and participation become more critical because public support carries political precedent that eventually affects the continuity of ICTs initiatives.
Research limitations/implications
Owing to the chosen research approach, the research results may lack generalizability beyond Indonesia. Furthermore, this research design did not specify the interviewees to rank and prioritize the challenges and critical factors, nor that the authors ask for the strategy to alleviate the challenges.
Practical implications
The challenges of data management engender practical implication in which public managers should focus more on communicating and socializing, as well as providing training on the importance of data and the new technology not only early in the phase of the project but also during the implementation. Furthermore, in the effort to ensure the continuity of the project, public managers could continuously nurture public participation and spark public interest through the use of social media.
Originality/value
Many studies on the challenges of implementing IIS focusing in developed countries might overlook the possible distinctive challenges affecting the adoption of IIS by the government in developing countries. This study identified several unique contexts and critical situational factors affecting interagency information sharing pertinent to a developing country.
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Mochamad Rofik, Zakaria Boulanouar, Sri Budi Cantika Yuli and Dyah Titis Kusuma Wardani
This study aims to examine the impact of Sharia-compliant (SC) finance on economic growth by decomposing it into working capital, investment and household finance. The goal is to…
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the impact of Sharia-compliant (SC) finance on economic growth by decomposing it into working capital, investment and household finance. The goal is to understand not only the general impact of Islamic financing but also how its various components contribute to economic development.
Design/methodology/approach
Using annual data from 33 provinces in Indonesia from 2010 to 2021, the authors use the fixed effects model, accounting for cross-sectional heterogeneity. The study explores the competitive dynamics between Islamic and conventional banking, focusing on how Sharia financing market share affects economic growth. Robustness checks ensure the reliability of the findings.
Findings
The results show that total Islamic financing and its components (working capital, investment and household finance) positively impact economic growth. However, a higher market share of Sharia financing can constrain growth, suggesting an underdeveloped market for SC products. This finding emphasizes the need for a balanced development of both Islamic and conventional financial sectors to support sustainable economic growth.
Research limitations/implications
Future research could extend the time frame or investigate other emerging markets to confirm these results. Further studies could also explore how different types of Sharia financing affect specific sectors, such as agriculture or manufacturing, to offer more targeted insights for policymakers and investors.
Practical implications
Policymakers could use the insights from this study to create incentives for Islamic financial institutions to develop tailored products for critical sectors, such as microfinance for smallholder farmers or investment financing for sustainable agriculture. These initiatives would enhance access to finance, stimulate local economies and align with Indonesia’s development goals.
Social implications
Understanding the role of Sharia financing in growth can help devise strategies that promote ethical investment and reduce poverty. The findings highlight the potential of SC finance to contribute to social welfare and economic equity.
Originality/value
This study provides a unique analysis of how different forms of SC finance affect economic development, filling a gap in the literature. It offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers and practitioners in the field of Islamic finance, emphasizing the nuanced relationship between financial structure and economic growth.
Contribution to impact
This study contributes to the literature by analyzing the decomposition of Sharia financing into specific categories and their distinct impacts on growth. It suggests that existing models need to account for market development and competitive dynamics when evaluating the role of Islamic finance in economic development.