Muhammad Hikmal, Ihyani Malik, Nur Wahid

Kolaborasi Lintas Sektor dalam Penanggulangan Gelandangan dan Pengemis di Perkotaan

Introduction

Kolaborasi lintas sektor dalam penanggulangan gelandangan dan pengemis di perkotaan. Penelitian ini menganalisis kolaborasi lintas sektor pemerintah Pinrang dalam menanggulangi gelandangan dan pengemis di perkotaan. Ditemukan bahwa kerja sama Dinas Sosial dan Satpol PP belum efektif.

Abstract

Increased numbers of beggars and homeless people can lead to a decline in the quality of life in urban areas, as well as increased social tensions and inequality. This situation can also lead to social stigmatisation of this vulnerable group, which then worsens their condition and complicates efforts to reintegrate into society. The purpose of this research is to analyse the role of the Pinrang Regency government in handling vagrants and beggars. The type of research used is a qualitative approach with a qualitative description research type. The results showed that the Social Service and Satpol PP collaborated in handling vagrants and beggars in Pinrang Regency. However, the findings are that the cooperation has not been effective. The results of the research conducted revealed that the role of the Social Service in handling vagrants and beggars in Pinrang Regency still has not reached the expected level of effectiveness. Although planning has been carried out by Satpol PP and the Social Service of Pinrang Regency, the results obtained do not meet expectations.

Review

This paper addresses the critical and pervasive social issue of increased homelessness and begging in urban areas, linking it to a decline in urban quality of life, heightened social tensions, inequality, and the stigmatisation of vulnerable populations. The stated purpose of analyzing the Pinrang Regency government's role in tackling this problem, using a qualitative descriptive approach, is highly relevant and timely. The abstract successfully establishes the importance of the research context and the negative repercussions of this social phenomenon, which complicates reintegration efforts. However, there is an initial dissonance between the title's broad promise of "cross-sectoral collaboration" and the abstract's specific focus on the roles of only two government agencies. The research design, a qualitative descriptive approach, is appropriate for exploring the nuances of government intervention and collaboration. A key strength of the study lies in its direct identification of specific actors—the Social Service and Satpol PP—and the explicit finding that their collaboration, despite planning, has been ineffective. This conclusion is valuable as it pinpoints a practical implementation gap within government efforts. Nevertheless, a significant limitation is the abstract's seemingly narrow interpretation of "cross-sectoral collaboration," which appears to be confined to these two government bodies. The abstract does not offer deeper insights into *why* the collaboration proved ineffective beyond "results do not meet expectations," which is crucial for a descriptive study aiming to inform policy or practice. Furthermore, the absence of any mention of other potential sectors (e.g., NGOs, community groups, private sector) limits the paper's ability to genuinely address "cross-sectoral" dynamics as implied by its title. Despite the identified limitations in scope, the finding of ineffective inter-agency collaboration within the government is an important contribution, providing a basis for internal improvements within the Pinrang Regency administration. To fully realize the promise of its title, future research or an expansion of this study's scope would greatly benefit from investigating the precise mechanisms and challenges contributing to this ineffectiveness. Furthermore, it would be highly valuable to explore the perspectives and potential roles of non-governmental organizations, community groups, and other relevant stakeholders in developing a truly "cross-sectoral" and more holistic approach to managing homelessness and begging. Such an expansion would offer a more comprehensive understanding and actionable recommendations for sustainable solutions to this complex social issue.

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