Slum management and urban poverty policy in Makassar city

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600

This research aims to analyze governance policies in handling slums and urban poverty in Makassar City. The method used in this study is a mixed method with a sequential explanatory approach through observation, questionnaires, and in-depth interviews. In qualitative research, the focus is on understanding the process, meaning, and social dynamics in slum organization management policies and the implementation of poverty alleviation. The quantitative approach focuses on testing four variables, including other informal relationships, plans to return to their hometowns, life opportunities in the community, and challenges faced by residents and the government. The dependent variable is slum organizations, with a sample of 100 respondents. The quantitative analysis approach is carried out through multiple linear regression, with data processed using the SPSS application. The results of the qualitative analysis show that slum organization management and poverty alleviation planning policies in Makassar City are still dominated by a top-down approach from the government, while community participation through social, economic, and environmental approaches is not carried out through strengthening community social relations, empowering the local economy, and improving institutional governance. Meanwhile, the results of the quantitative analysis of the four variables show that informal relationships, plans to return to hometowns, opportunities for living in the community, and challenges faced by residents and the government have a significant influence on the existence of slums.

Assessment of treasury efficiency in the municipal governments in San Martin

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The objective of the study is to evaluate the performance of these entities in essential aspects, such as financial planning, payment and collection methods, mechanisms for ensuring that everything is in order, the skills of the personnel involved, and the transparency with which they carry out their activities. To address this issue, a non-experimental, descriptive design with a quantitative approach was chosen, based on the responses of 228 officials from the treasury departments of municipalities in the San Martin region. The empirical study was conducted using surveys analyzed with SPSS. The findings revealed that 58.3% of treasuries operate with average efficiency. However, there are areas that need urgent attention. Financial planning and transparency lag, with 25.0% and 24.1% respectively at low levels. The execution of payments and collections is acceptable, although there is room for improvement. Internal control and staff capacity also require additional effort. These deficiencies not only limit the optimal use of resources but also hinder responses to community demands. The study's contribution lies in providing empirical evidence regarding the efficiency of municipal treasury management in a rural region of Peru. It highlights deficiencies in financial planning, staff capacity, and transparency, while proposing practical improvements such as training and process digitization. The conclusions offer guidance to policymakers seeking stronger municipal financial governance.

International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research

Slum management and urban poverty policy in Makassar city

Assessment of treasury efficiency in the municipal governments in San Martin