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Stimulating Green Growth in Bandung’s Food Sector: An Agent Based Simulation on Food Waste Problem

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Food waste is one of the primary contributors to environmental change in Indonesia, posing a significant threat to global sustainability. Food waste in landfills contributes to more methane emissions than any other landfilled material due to its quick decay rate. One of these problems is occurring in the Bandung area, where a humanitarian tragedy caused by a garbage explosion and landslide took place 20 years, leading to a severe waste problem. A similar issue is now happening again. The latest data shows that the final waste disposal site in Bandung area has reached 1200% of its capacity, with around 45% of total waste being dominated by food waste. As a response to this situation, this study simulated the food waste problem in Bandung area, especially in a buffet restaurant to identify the mechanisms beyond the waste problem and find a solution. This study proposes an Agent-Based Modelling as a tool to explain the food waste problem in Bandung, Indonesia and how to reduce it, as shaped by different scenarios. Our simulations indicate that introducing the new policy can reduce the amount of food waste generated by the restaurant. The most effective one is the mixed instrument of rewards and fines policy.

Is Newa The Answer to North Badung Tourism Development?

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Badung has many tourism destinations and cultures that are the mainstay of Bali tourism. Measuring from the Gross Regional Domestic Product, it can be said that this Regency is the largest economic contributor in the tourism sector. The existence of the COVID-19 Pandemic has caused the downfall of various sectors, including the tourism industry. Regional Regulation No. 6 of 2020 concerning Strengthening the Tourism Sector Program of Badung Regency aims to increase the competitiveness of tourism in synergy with cross-sectors. This policy is expected to increase innovative tourism development and provide welfare for communities around tourist destinations.

This research was conducted in the northern region of Badung Regency using qualitative methods with qualitative data types that use purposive sampling as a way to obtain appropriate research informants. There are data sources in the form of primary data sourced from the results of in-depth interviews and observations and secondary data sources derived from policy documents, scientific articles and reports.

The results of this study indicate that strengthening development in Badung Regency can be seen from its shortcomings and advantages through the policy implementation process. The northern Badung region, which is still far below the southern Badung region, requires better coordination with other stakeholders, especially with the implementation of NEWA-based tourism that is in accordance with tourism development in this region.

Implementation of Population Administration Policy at the Integrated Service Unit (UPT) of the Population and Civil Registration Office in Bunta Subdistrict, Banggai Regency

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This study aims to analyze the implementation of population administration policies at the Integrated Service Unit (UPT) of the Population and Civil Registration Office in Bunta Subdistrict, Banggai Regency. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach, focusing on George C. Edwards III’s public policy implementation theory, which includes communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The results indicate that policy implementation has not been optimal, as evidenced by low achievement in population document issuance and various human resource and infrastructure constraints. This study recommends strengthening cross-sector coordination and enhancing the capacity of field technical implementers.