Asnawi Manaf

Inclusive approach: a perspective towards more equitable housing provision?

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand the dynamics of inclusive approaches to housing development programs directed at supporting low-income communities. Design/methodology/approach This study uses a mixed-methods approach by employing a combination of case study and survey methods, whereby the development process is studied through qualitative approaches and specific determinant comparisons of quantitative Z-tests. This study provides data from key informants: end-users (ten occupants), leaders of community-based organizations (2), and supporting non-governmental organizations (2). Findings These results indicate that an inclusive approach is more likely be able to provide low-income households with access to a variety of key resources that are identified as housing development priorities, particularly when compared with the supply-side approaches currently being promoted. Practical implications This study helps to encourage policymakers to think about more targeted and facilitative processes to meet the needs of public housing in Indonesia, a challenge that has resulted in ironic effects, and has not met the important challenges in providing access that is adequate for the people of Indonesia. Originality/value The current study provides data that provide evidence of positive value of inclusive approach to response the equitable issues in housing provision, particularly in Indonesia.

Implementing pro-poor planning and budgeting: a case study of government-community poverty alleviation partnership in Pekalongan City, Indonesia

Pro-poor planning and budgeting systems can function as an integral approach in achieving good governance, especially to address urban poverty challenges. In Indonesia, Act No. 25 of 2004 on the national development planning system mandates that the formulation of the development planning document include a whole community approach. However, there is still uncertainty about this approach and how to implement its requirements. Furthermore, some criticism has emerged over formal efforts to fulfil the stipulations of the pro-poor planning process. Pekalongan city is currently attempting to modify their existing planning process in favor of an explicitly pro-poor approach. Results have yet to be quantifiably measured but some positive signs are observable. This article presents the Pekalongan city governments efforts in implementing a pro-poor planning system since 2008. Findings indicate that Pekalongan has successfully stimulated increased community participation and that the government-community partnership in city development activities has also been successful in implementing specific poverty alleviation programs.