Accountability of Local Government Policies in Arranging the Distribution System Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) 3 Kg on Target in Paser Regency, Indonesia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsmr.v4i6.87Keywords:
accountability, public policy, LPG subsidy, energy governance, targeted distributionAbstract
This study aims to analyze the implementation of local government policy accountability in organizing the targeted distribution system of subsidized 3 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Paser Regency, Indonesia, and to identify the challenges encountered in ensuring policy accountability. The study employed a qualitative approach with a case study design. The findings reveal that the Paser Regency Government has implemented accountability mechanisms through regulatory strengthening, beneficiary remapping, the establishment of a Permanent Buyer List (Daftar Pembeli Tetap/DPT), a closed distribution system, digital-based distribution monitoring using the MONICA and Merchant Application Pangkalan (MAP) platforms, and collaborative supervision involving multiple stakeholders. The study implies that strengthening accountability in subsidized LPG distribution requires an integrated governance framework that combines regulatory harmonization, digital transparency, data integration, collaborative monitoring, and community participation.
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