Forced to work in old age: a study of elderly online drivers

Forced to work in old age: a study of elderly online drivers

Haening Ratna Sumiar, S.Psi, M.Sc., Andi Adnan, S.Sos, Rahmad Indrawan Manopo, S.A.P, M. Wahyu Agani, S.IP., Much Faisal Syahputra

 

This research aimed to understand the working conditions and work motivation of elderly online drivers. At least 15 elderly online drivers participated in this research. The results of our research show that all elderly online drivers still have dependents (wife and children) who need to be supported. So financial motivation is the main reason they become online drivers. Apart from that, inadequate working conditions, including control of algorithms and low wages, increase their vulnerability as elderly online drivers. However, the flexibility of time and ease of requirements to become an online drivers are advantages in this sector.

 

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Policy Diffusion of Indonesian Bureaucratic Simplification Policies in the Era of Regional Autonomy

Policy Diffusion of Indonesian Bureaucratic Simplification Policies in the Era of Regional Autonomy (Case Study of Yogyakarta Special Region)

 

The goal of this study is to understand the effects of the bureaucratic simplification policy transfer from central to regional government, particularly in relation to Indonesia’s decision to eliminate Echelon 3 and Echelon 4. In order to enhance public services and accelerate community access to public services, Echelons 3 and 4 were eliminated to shorten the bureaucratic process. This research takes the case of DIY as one of the regions with the best Bureaucratic Reform Index in Indonesia. Interviews were held with representatives from the following organizations in the Special Region of Yogyakarta: Regional Planning and Development Agency, Women’s Empowerment, Child Protection and Population Control Service, Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services, Financial and Asset Management Agency, and Regional Personnel Agency. The results of this research indicate that the transfer of bureaucratic simplification policies was not carried out completely (incomplete transfer) from the central government to regional governments. The transition of positions was not prepared carefully, resulting in a lot of confusion regarding work mechanisms. Unequal awareness of the necessity of this policy among civil servants resulting in the minimum, or worse, no improvement in public services.

 

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Institutionalizing Smart City: a city and a municipality perspective

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Institutionalizing Smart City: a city and a municipality perspective 

Bima Katangga, S.IP, MPA. Sania Octa Priscilia, S.A.P dan Andre Lofika Pegi, S.AP

 

Penelitian ini mengkaji implementasi konsep smart city di Kota Yogyakarta dengan fokus pada fenomena-fenomena yang muncul selama proses penerapan. Berdasarkan temuan awal, penelitian ini menyoroti beberapa masalah krusial seperti kesalahpahaman konsep smart city, paternalisme dalam pengambilan keputusan, governmentality dalam regulasi dan perencanaan, serta kurangnya penetapan target dan indikator penilaian kesuksesan. Melalui pendekatan analisis interpretatif mendalam, studi ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan kompleksitas dan ambiguitas dalam perencanaan dan pelaksanaan kota pintar di Kota Yogyakarta, menekankan perlunya pendekatan yang komprehensif dan kolaboratif.

 

Institutionalizing Smart City: a city and a municipality perspective 

Bima Katangga, S.IP, MPA. Sania Octa Priscilia, S.A.P dan Andre Lofika Pegi, S.AP

 

This study aims to explain the complexity and ambiguity in smart city planning and implementation in Yogyakarta City, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive and collaborative approach. We examine the implementation of the smart city concept Through an in-depth interpretive analysis approach. Our study focused on the issues that arise during the implementation of smart city in Yogyakarta City. Our findings highlight several crucial problems such as misunderstanding of the smart city concept, paternalism in decision making, governmentality in regulations and planning, as well as the lack of target setting and success assessment indicators. 

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Antecedent Total Reward and Its Influence on Innovative Work Behavior

Antecedent Total Reward and Its Influence on Innovative Work Behavior

Dr. Ely Susanto, M.B.A., Dr. Supia Yuliana, S.Si., MM, Bima Katangga, S.IP, MPA., Nadiyah Salsa Billah, S.AP.

 

This research explores the factors that influence employee innovation in public organizations using quantitative methods. This study identified Job Engagement as a key factor, because workers who have high enthusiasm, dedication and absorption are more likely to find innovative solutions. Employee Resilience and Distributive Justice are also important for increasing innovation. Employees who feel rewarded with a living wage are more likely to look for innovative solutions. This research found that younger employees show more innovative behavior compared to more senior employees. This research can help develop strategies to strengthen employee innovation in the public sector.

 

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Mapping Out The Indonesian Policy Makers’ Perceptions On Electric Vehicles And Energy Transition

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“Mapping Out The Indonesian Policy Makers’ Perceptions On Electric Vehicles And Energy Transition”

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Wahyudi Kumorotomo, R.Derajad S. Widhyharto,  Kurnia Cahyaningrum Effendi, Marzuki, 

Dian Silviani 

partner

 

abstraksi

Indonesia bertujuan untuk mencapai nol emisi karbon bersih pada tahun 2060 dengan mempercepat transisi energi hijau melalui pengembangan kendaraan listrik. Namun, proses ini menghadapi tantangan seperti konflik kepentingan antara sektor yang mendukung dan menentang kendaraan listrik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi perspektif para pembuat kebijakan dalam pengembangan kendaraan listrik nasional di Indonesia dan hubungan mereka untuk memastikan pembangunan berkelanjutan yang rendah karbon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif, termasuk wawancara dengan lebih dari 36 informan dari berbagai sektor dan analisis data sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kendaraan listrik dapat mengurangi emisi, mendiversifikasi sumber energi, menstimulasi perekonomian, mendorong kemajuan teknologi, dan mengatasi hambatan regulasi. Namun, proses kebijakan untuk transportasi darat didominasi oleh pendekatan top-down, yang mengindikasikan adanya potensi konflik kepentingan antara pemerintah dan industri. Temuan-temuan ini akan digunakan sebagai rekomendasi kebijakan bagi pemerintah pusat untuk mengembangkan sektor kendaraan listrik secara berkelanjutan.

 

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Data Management in Strategic Planning: Case Study of Bekasi City

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Data Management in Strategic Planning: Case Study of Bekasi City

Dr. Nunuk Dwi Retnandari, M.Si, Detra, Ilham

 

This study assesses the integrity of data managed by local governments in Indonesia for strategic planning purposes. The report highlights the difficulties in generating high-quality data through data governance and proposes solutions such as alignment of resources, implementation of inclusive technologies, and promotion of data literacy. The study emphasizes the need to improve data accessibility, usability, uniformity, integration, security, and regulatory compliance.

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Improving e-commerce ecosystem as an approach to strengthening digital transformation initiatives

Improving e-commerce ecosystem as an approach to strengthening digital transformation initiatives

Muyanja Ssenyonga, PhD, Muhammad  Pudail, Erwin-Al- Fatih

 

This research analyzes the performance of the e-commerce ecosystem in Indonesia by investigating the experiences and perceptions of sellers, courier service officers and buyers. This research uses a descriptive research design. Surveys are used to collect primary data while secondary data is obtained from credible sources that are easily accessible online including websites, blogs, official reports, research papers, and other sources deemed relevant to the topic. The research results show that as components of the e-commerce ecosystem, sellers, couriers and buyers have similar problems, but there are also many areas where they show marked differences in their perceptions of opportunities, challenges and obstacles. Sellers consider access to financing, the ability to stock a variety of merchandise, the costs of transporting merchandise from suppliers to their locations and delivering it to customers, merchandise returns, and increased competition as issues they consider important to the success of their businesses. Meanwhile, buyers consider product variety, value, transportation, packaging quality, timeliness of delivery, brand, product condition during delivery, courier performance as several considerations in deciding to make an online purchase. Courier service staff, considering the financing of their operations, flexibility of working conditions, insurance, transparency of remuneration, mode of payment for delivered products (COD or prepaid), and the risk of losing merchandise before delivery to buyers are issues that influence their perception of their work. The main contributions of this study include providing information to e-commerce development policies regarding what needs to be done to improve performance; identify key stakeholders and the roles they play in the ecosystem; the obstacles and challenges they currently face, and perceptions regarding the prospects for the e-commerce space in Indonesia. This study also provides perspectives on issues of concern to the Indonesian e-commerce space including competition, transportation and logistics, as well as the role in the digital economy. The research results provide guidelines for improving Indonesian e-commerce in the future, including the need to ensure that improvements impact all components of the ecosystem, namely e-commerce platform infrastructure, sellers, couriers, buyers and regulators; involving all key policy stakeholders in formulation and implementation; transaction payment method; and a number of practices that need to be improved for the progress of e-commerce in the future.

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Energy Transition and Working Conditions for Electric Vehicle Drivers at Gojek and Grab

Energy Transition and Working Conditions for Electric Vehicle Drivers at Gojek and Grab

Arif Novianto, Muchamad Ibnu Prasetyo, Yudha Perdana Putra

 

This research aims to show the problems in the energy transition from using oil-fueled vehicles to electric vehicles run by Gojek and Grab. Rather than being a commitment to care for the environment, in reality the transition from oil vehicles to electric motorbikes is also closely related to business interests. Gojek and Grab companies apply a rental fee to online drivers for those who want to use electric motorbikes, which is around 50 thousand per day. The presence of electric motorbikes in the context of platform-based transportation has increased the vulnerability of online drivers. This happens, because rental costs reach 50 thousand per day and uncertain income, which means drivers have to work longer and longer. The impact is that the workability of electric motorbike drivers is not met.

 

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Penelitian tentang Penurunan Pemahaman Siswa Sebagai Dampak Pembelajaran Daring Era COVID-19 (Learning Loss)

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Penelitian tentang Penurunan Pemahaman Siswa Sebagai Dampak Pembelajaran Daring Era COVID-19 (Learning Loss) 

Dari April 2021 hingga Januari 2022, IGPA dan Institut Forbil bekerja sama untuk melakukan penelitian tentang pembelajaran jarak jauh (PJJ). Hal Ini didasari oleh upaya pemerintah untuk menghentikan penyebaran COVID-19 yang menjadi pandemi internasional di Indonesia dengan menerapkan pembatasan sosial, yang telah menimbulkan masalah baru bagi dunia pendidikan, terutama sekolah formal. Keputusan Bersama Menteri Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan, Menteri Agama, Menteri Kesehatan, dan Menteri Dalam Negeri Republik Indonesia Nomor 03/KB/2019 tentang Panduan Penyelenggaraan Pembelajaran Jarak Jauh di Masa Pandemi Coronavirus Disease 19 (Covid-19), telah ditetapkan secara hukum bahwa pendidikan jarak jauh adalah wajib. Pada Maret 2020, sebanyak 25,49 juta siswa Sekolah Dasar (SD), 10,13 juta siswa Sekolah Menengah Pertama (SMP), 7,78 juta siswa Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA), dan 4,9 juta siswa Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK) telah menggunakan pembelajaran online. Proses belajar mengajar yang selama ini dilakukan di dalam kelas dengan adanya interaksi antar-siswa maupun siswa dengan guru dialihkan menjadi proses belajar menggunakan piranti digital sebagai mediator pertemuan. Kebijakan ini mengakibatkan sSiswa, guru, dan orang tua menghadapi kesulitan karena perbedaan faktor sosial dan ekonomi masyarakat.  Publikasi “Policy Brief SURVEI: Penurunan Pemahaman Siswa Sebagai Dampak Pembelajaran Daring Era COVID-19 (Learning Loss) pada bulan Januari 2022 yang dapat diunduh melalui: http://tinyurl.com/LearningLossEraCOVID-19  

 

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Hilirisasi Fisipol UGM “kerja layak digital: upaya memperluas kesadaran jaminan pendapatan dasar bagi pekerja gig

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IGPA melakukan penelitian tahun 2020 “Di Bawah Kendali Aplikasi: Dampak Gig Economy terhadap Kelayakan Kerja “Mitra” Industri Transportasi Online di Indonesia”. Penelitian ini kembali mendapatkan hibah Riset Fisipol UGM pada kategori Hilirisasi Penelitian pada tahun 2021. IGPA melakukan desiminasi penelitian tentang ekonomi kemitraan dalam konteks ini. Penelitian sebelumnya menemukan bahwa jaminan pendapatan dasar harus diperkuat sebagai peraturan yang memberikan alternatif kebijakan untuk mendorong kesetaraan kerja dalam bentuk kemitraan.

IGPA mendorong akademisi ilmu sosial untuk menyumbangkan ide dan gagasan tentang masalah tersebut dalam buku bunga rampai “Menyoal Kerja Layak dan Adil dalam Ekonomi Gig di Indonesia”, yang diterbitkan pada bulan Desember 2021, sebagai bagian dari desiminasi ini. Dengan menerbitkan buku pertama di Indonesia tentang penelitian ekonomi kerja Indonesia ini, IGPA berusaha mendorong lebih banyak penelitian seperti ini untuk mendorong regulasi yang sesuai untuk relasi kerja dan model bisnis baru di Indonesia.

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