Policy Network On Extreme Poverty Alleviation Program: A Study of the Implementation of Extreme Poverty Alleviation Program in Bandung Regency, West Java Province

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the Policy Network on extreme poverty alleviation through a cultural approach, besides that it is hoped that the results of the analysis can also complement Frans Van Waarden's theoretical explanation of the policy network, especially on the actor dimension with an approach that pays attention to aspects of culture (culture) and values ​​(values) that are developed in society, so that it is more effective in alleviating extreme poverty. In this study, researchers used a qualitative approach with the case study method and primary and secondary based data sources. The informant determination technique is purposive sampling and snowball sampling. Data collection techniques in this study required a number of data from the field. The main research instrument is the researcher himself. Data analysis techniques consist of three streams of activities that occur simultaneously, namely: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion/verification. Data analysis activities are carried out simultaneously with data collection activities, namely through triangulation. Research results show that there are 7 (seven) dimensions that determine the policy network in implementing extreme poverty eradication programs in Bandung Regency, namely: 1) Actors, 2) Function, 3) Structure, 4) Institutionalization, 5) Rules of Conduct, 6) Power Relations, and 7) Actor Strategy.