The Impact of Regional Institutional Bureaucracy Restructuring from The Perspective of Capacity Building: A Case Study of East Nusa Tenggara Province of Indonesia
Aug 2026· Jurnal Borneo Administrator· Vol 22, pp. 127-146· 0 citations· 37 references
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the impact of restructuring regional institutional bureaucracy from a capacity-building perspective, focusing on the case of the East Nusa Tenggara Provincial Government, a border region adjacent to Timor-Leste. In the context of institutional reform, this research evaluates the implementation strategies, processes, and outcomes of regional organizational restructuring in borderareas, where Government Regulation (PP) No. 18 of 2016 lacks provisions for border affairs management, creating unique coordination challenges with the Ministry of Home Affairs. The research employs a qualitative approach, using data collected through interviews with 11 key informants, observations, and documentation spanning 2016-2024. The results indicate that restructuring follows right-sizing principles, reducing the regional apparatus from 42 to 38 units while strategically accommodating border coordination functions. However, the primary challenge in building bureaucratic capacity lies in the lack of strong political commitment from local leadership. Critically, following border governance resolution, public service innovations surged from zero (pre-2022) to 122 innovations during 2023-2024. This study proposes a four-dimensional capacity-building framework for border provinces, adding Geopolitical Institutional Adaptation as a fourth dimension to the conventional dimensions. To achieve effective institutional reform, synergy between reform policies, geopolitical considerations, and institutional capacity is required to create an efficient bureaucracy responsive to public needs.
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analytical methodology, the research analyzes secondary data from academic literature,
government policy documents, and international organization reports to identify key themes
related to institutional capacity gaps, governance reforms, and global influences. Theoretical
frameworks of New Public Management and Institutional Theory are applied to interpret how
efficiency-driven reforms and external pressures shape institutional behaviors and reform
processes. The findings reveal significant challenges such as weak human resource development,
corruption, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and technological gaps that impede Nigeria’s ability to
fully adopt global governance standards. The study recommends continuous investment in human
resource development, implementation of merit-based recruitment and promotion, expansion of e
governance systems, strengthening anti-corruption agencies, minimizing political interference,
and leveraging international support for capacity building. The conclusion emphasizes that
sustainable institutional strengthening in Nigeria requires aligning global best practices with
local realities through committed political leadership and comprehensive reform strategies to
enhance governance effectiveness in an era of globalization.
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