Alva Beriansyah, Arfa'i, Hatta Abdi Muhammad

THE EVALUATION OF THE COAL TRANSPORTATION GOVERNANCE POLICIES IN JAMBI PROVINCE

Introduction

The evaluation of the coal transportation governance policies in jambi province. Evaluates Jambi Province's coal transportation policies from 2012-2022. Assesses effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriateness in managing congestion and road damage.

Abstract

This research is aimed at evaluating the policies issued by the Jambi Provincial Government in order to organize coal transportation. Since 2012, the Jambi Provincial Government has issued a series of policies aimed at regulating coal transportation so that its negative impacts, particularly related to congestion and road damage, can be overcome. Using William N. Dunn's policy evaluation concept which consists of six indicators, namely: effectiveness, efficiency, alignment, adequacy, responsiveness and accuracy. This research uses a combined qualitative and quantitative approach by interviewing the Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jambi Province, the Directorate of Traffic and Traffic of the Jambi Regional Police, the community and public policy observers as data sources. Data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis consisting of data reduction, data presentation, data analysis and conclusions. The research results reveal that there are three indicators that are of particular note to the Jambi Provincial Government regarding the handling of coal transportation in Jambi. First, the Jambi Provincial Government's policies have not been effective in overcoming the negative problem of coal transportation because long traffic jams and road damage often occur. Second, with the limited authority it has, the Jambi Provincial Government is quite efficient in overcoming coal transportation problems through a series of policies from 2012-2022. Third, the Jambi Provincial Government's policies are not appropriate to overcome the problem, because what is needed is the construction of a special coal road or using the Batanghari River.

Review

This paper, titled "The Evaluation of the Coal Transportation Governance Policies in Jambi Province," addresses a highly relevant and pressing issue concerning regional governance, infrastructure, and environmental management. The research effectively sets out to evaluate policies implemented by the Jambi Provincial Government since 2012 to mitigate the adverse impacts of coal transportation, specifically road congestion and damage. Employing William N. Dunn's well-established policy evaluation framework, which encompasses indicators such as effectiveness, efficiency, alignment, adequacy, responsiveness, and accuracy (referred to as appropriateness in the findings), the study provides a structured approach to assessing policy performance. The methodology combines qualitative and quantitative elements, drawing insights from a comprehensive range of stakeholders including government departments, law enforcement, the community, and public policy observers, thus ensuring a broad perspective on the issues at hand. The findings offer a nuanced yet critical assessment of the Jambi Provincial Government's efforts. The study reveals that while policies have been in place for over a decade, they have not proven effective in resolving the core problems of traffic congestion and road deterioration, which frequently occur. Interestingly, the research notes that despite operating with "limited authority," the provincial government's policies from 2012-2022 have demonstrated a degree of efficiency. However, a significant drawback highlighted is the fundamental inappropriateness of the current policies. The research compellingly argues that sustainable solutions necessitate major infrastructure development, such as the construction of dedicated coal roads or greater utilization of the Batanghari River for transport. While the abstract mentions six indicators from Dunn's framework, the detailed results predominantly focus on effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriateness, leaving the application or findings for the other indicators (alignment, adequacy, responsiveness) less clear in this summary. Overall, this research makes an important contribution by thoroughly evaluating specific governance policies within a complex local context. It clearly identifies the systemic challenges faced by sub-national governments in managing resource-related logistics and the critical need for appropriate infrastructure solutions over piecemeal policy adjustments. For future iterations, it would be beneficial to elaborate on the 'quantitative' aspect of the mixed-methods approach and to clarify why only three of Dunn's indicators were highlighted in the summarized findings, or to integrate the analysis of all six. Furthermore, exploring the political economy behind the "limited authority" and how this influences the feasibility of implementing the recommended large-scale solutions (e.g., special roads, river transport) would enrich the discussion and provide practical pathways for policy improvement beyond mere evaluation.

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