Desentralisasi dan Hubungan Pemerintah Pusat dan Daerah di Indonesia Problem dan Tantangan

Abstract

In a country like power organization, decentralization is one form of devolution or
sharing of authority (power) between the central government and local administrations (local
government). Understanding local government may have a double meaning state local
government based on the principle of deconcentration, and local self / autonomous
government, decentralization leads to Devolution of power. The decentralization policy
should always united with the objectives to democratize governance, strengthening national
integration, empowering local communities, respect for diversity, and increased social
welfare. The four main objectives of decentralization, namely in the fields of economics,
politics, administration and culture. In the field of economic decentralization can reduce costs
and ensure more effective service (on target). In the political sphere, decentralization develop
grassroots democracy, reducing the abuse of power by the center, and will satisfy local
psychologically because given the trust to administer their own affairs. This is where
decentralization is expected to prevent national disintegration. In the field of administration,
decentralization cut rail tape bureaucracy and decision-making more effective. In the field of
social and cultural decentralization and develop diversity and appreciate the local culture.