Management of the Two Days No Rice Program in Sangihe Islands District, North Sulawesi Province

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation of the Two Days No Rice policy implemented by the Regional Government of Sangihe Islands Regency in improving food security and reducing food dependence from outside the region, inhibiting factors and what can be done to overcome inhibiting factors in the implementation of the program. This research uses qualitative descriptive method with inductive approach. This research uses the theory of Policy Implementation by Van Meter & van Horn (1975) which contains six indicators with environmental, social, economic, and political dimensions. Data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and documentation. Data analysis is carried out by data reduction techniques, data display, and data verification. The results of this study show that the Two Days No Rice Program has been running but has not been implemented properly and effectively in accordance with indicators from the social, economic, and political environmental dimensions. Obstacles found in program implementation are limited human resources and budget support, lack of political support, minimal food production, inadequate food facilities and infrastructure, and insufficient program transmission. Efforts made by the Food Security Office include socialization/tiered appeals, utilizing local food on Tuesdays and Fridays, providing capital assistance to farmers, and utilizing yards.