https://igovjournal.org/index.php/igj <p>IGJ (Indonesian Governance Journal): Kajian Politik - Pemerintahan, with registered number ISSN 2721-1991 (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal conducted by a team under KAPSIPI (Kesatuan Asosiasi Program Studi Ilmu Pemerintahan Indonesia), Governmental Studies Program, Faculty of Social and Politic Science, Universitas Pancasakti Tegal. it is on the national level that covers a lot of common problems or issues related to the Government Studies. The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research result that have been archived in the area of Governmental Studies and Local Politic.</p> Universitas Pancasakti Tegal en-US INDONESIAN GOVERNANCE JOURNAL : KAJIAN POLITIK-PEMERINTAHAN 2721-1991 https://igovjournal.org/index.php/igj/article/view/147 <p>Urban flooding has emerged as a recurrent and escalating challenge in many Southeast Asian cities, including Palembang, Indonesia. Despite various mitigation efforts by local authorities, the effectiveness of such policies remains inconsistent, often due to limited community engagement. This study investigates the extent to which flood mitigation policies influence community participation and how this participation contributes to policy effectiveness. Employing a quantitative research design, data were collected from 81 residents across 27 flood-prone neighborhoods using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression models were employed to analyze the relationship between specific policy domains, particularly drainage improvement and waste management (P4), and levels of community engagement. The results reveal a strong positive correlation (r = 0.81) between P4 policy implementation and community participation, with regression analysis indicating that 67% of the variance in public engagement is explained by policy variables. These findings highlight the critical role of inclusive policy design, community-based monitoring, and education-driven interventions in flood risk reduction. However, challenges such as inconsistent enforcement and limited technological adoption remain. The study concludes by recommending the institutionalization of local task forces and curriculum-integrated environmental education to sustain community involvement. This research contributes to the literature on participatory disaster governance and provides actionable insights for urban policymakers and planners in the Global South.</p> Rahmat Rafinzar Zailani Surya Marpaung Tuty Khairunnisa Maria Immaculata Yovita Adventy Indah Permatasari Copyright (c) 2025 INDONESIAN GOVERNANCE JOURNAL : KAJIAN POLITIK-PEMERINTAHAN 2025-06-26 2025-06-26 8 1 1 12 10.24905/igj.v8i1.147 https://igovjournal.org/index.php/igj/article/view/144 <p><em>Along with the increasing number of elderly population, Yogyakarta City faces challenges in fulfilling green open space (RTH) that is friendly for elderly welfare. This study aims to evaluate the Yogyakarta City Government's policy in providing and managing RTH to enchance the quality of life of the elderly. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study examines the effectiveness, efficiency, adequacy, equity, responsiveness, and relevance of the policy using William N. Dunn's policy evaluation theory as a framework. Data were gathered through interviews with the Environmental Service of Yogyakarta City. The findings of the study show that although the RTH policy has been regulated in regional and national regulations, its implementation still faces various challenges. Some of them are limited land, unequal distribution of RTH between regions, lack of elderly-friendly facilities, and minimal community participation in planning. In addition, constraints in budget management also hinder the optimization of RTH utilization. Therefore, a strategy is needed to increase accessibility, strengthen regulations, and actively involve the elderly in the planning process. With these steps, it is hoped that RTH in Yogyakarta City can be more inclusive and contribute to the welfare of the elderly</em></p> Ayu Fitri Khasanah Muhammad Eko Atmojo Copyright (c) 2025 INDONESIAN GOVERNANCE JOURNAL : KAJIAN POLITIK-PEMERINTAHAN 2025-07-07 2025-07-07 8 1 13 27 10.24905/igj.v8i1.144