A Study of Clean Water Resources Development Policy in Atambua at Belu Regency, Indonesia

Marialaeta Lidvina Phou Iki Bere Mau; Hardi Warsono; Augustin Rina Herawati

doi:10.56225/jmsc.v3i1.358

Authors

Marialaeta Lidvina Phou Iki Bere Mau Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Hardi Warsono Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia
Augustin Rina Herawati Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro, Tembalang, 50275 Semarang, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56225/jmsc.v3i1.358

Keywords:

Development policy, Clean water resources, Border Area, Atambua, Belu Regency

Abstract

Developing clean water resources is essential for policies addressing populations that lack access to safe potable water. Belu Regency is classified as underdeveloped, partially due to the community's limited capacity to manage existing water resources for basic needs. This study investigates the implementation of clean water resource development policies in the Belu Regency and identifies the supporting and inhibiting factors. Employing a descriptive qualitative methodology, this study involves stakeholders such as government entities, private sector organizations, businesses, and non-governmental organizations. Data collection encompasses library and field research through observations, interviews, and documentation. These findings indicate effective policy implementation; however, the objectives have not been fully achieved. Supporting factors include community and stakeholder participation while inhibiting factors include communication, resource capability, implementers' attitudes, and the bureaucratic structure. The study concluded that single-region management may result in conflicts of interest in water regulation between the residents of the two regions. Consequently, collaboration between the government and stakeholders is necessary, involving an integrated water resource management pattern with participation from the community, religious leaders, and business sector, based on UNDP provisions. This cooperation is feasible because of the strong emotional and cultural ties between the two countries' populations.

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