The Study on Flood Prevention Policy Implementation in Jakarta According to Van Metter and Van Horn’s Model

This study presents an implementation of flood prevention policy in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is based on the implementation model of Van Metter and Van Horn’s public policy. This study uses qualitative approach. The data were collected using literature study, document study, and field observation. The data analysis uses descriptive analysis method. The conclusions of this research are: The implementation of flood prevention policy in Jokowi-Ahok administration is a continuation from the implementation of flood prevention policy in the previous administration. The continuation of policy implementation in Jokowi-Ahok administration seems to be more prominent because Jokowi-Ahok set their first-year development policy focused on the efforts to overcome some prolonged development problems which are very urgent to be handled, such as flood, puddle, tidal flood, slum areas, and municipal infrastructure. The policy standard and purpose of flood prevention in Jokowi-Ahok administration can be considered quite optimal and comprehensive. Policy resources which include apparatus, facilities and infrastructure, and regulations are sufficiently optimal although there is a shortage in financing resources. Inter-organizational Communication, including horizontal communication, has been performed by Jokowi to variety of groups who have interests in flood prevention and flood victims. In addition, the characteristics of policy implementation agencies for flood prevention are the characteristics of Regional Working Unit (SKPD) formed from the distribution of government authority and the commentary of duties and functions of SKPD. Economic, social, and political conditions related to flood prevention influence the implementation of flood prevention policy in Jakarta because almost all of economic actors and economic activities, as well as almost social activities, politicians, and political activities had interests in flood prevention and in handling the impacts of flood in the capital. The disposition of implementers in flood prevention policy implementation, which influence the performance of flood prevention policy, can actually be arranged, directed, and controlled by Jakarta Provincial Government. The anticipation is performed by implementing the function of inherent supervisory, functional supervision, and community supervision. Empowerment and Mobilization in Park and Cemetery Development Program; (h) Agricultural and Forestry Green Open Spatial Improvement Program; (i) Quantity Improvement of Green Open Space (RTH) of Parks and Cemetery Program; and (j) RTH and Cemetery Management Program