An Assessment of the Objectives of Decentralization in Aceh Autonomous Region

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10.2991/assehr.k.200306.170How to use a DOI?

Keywords

assessment, autonomy, decentralization, Aceh, Indonesia

Abstract

After about two decades, decentralization gained momentum in Aceh, it is timely to assess to what extent the aims and objectives of the decentralization have been achieved. This research paper initially seeks to determine the underlying factors and causes of the decentralization in Aceh Special Region. The relationship between the factors and reasons and the objectives and aspirations of the decentralization shall provide a clear overall framework of what the expected outcome of the whole process. The following part of the paper observes what is taking place in Aceh in relation to the aims and objectives. This would allow an assessment as to what extent the decentralization has achieved its objectives. The research paper would also take note and highlight the challenges and obstacles in achieving the process. This is a qualitative study based on library and internet research. It is also legal research whereby the relevant laws and constitutional provisions were examined. The data and legal authorities were analyzed accordingly. The study shows that the objectives of decentralization are not fully achieved. However, the agreement which gives autonomy to Aceh has contributed to peace and order to the region. It also accommodates the distinct identity of the Acehnese and provides limited political power to the Aceh Government.

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© 2020, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.

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This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muhammad Razi
AU  - Khairil Azmin Mokhtar
PY  - 2020
DA  - 2020/03/13
TI  - An Assessment of the Objectives of Decentralization in Aceh Autonomous Region
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Law, Governance and Islamic Society (ICOLGIS 2019)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 1
EP  - 6
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/assehr.k.200306.170
DO  - 10.2991/assehr.k.200306.170
ID  - Razi2020
ER  -