The Head of the National Policy Strategy Agency for Domestic Affairs\n(BSKDN) of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Yusharto Huntoyungo, has\nreminded local governments that the replication of regional innovation\nmust be tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of each\narea.<\/p>\n
Yusharto stated that many regional innovations are born through a\nreplication process that involves adjustments to local requirements.\nThrough this approach, regions do not always have to start from scratch\nwhen creating innovations. \u201cMost innovations produced by regions are\ncarried out through a replication process. However, replication does not\nmean mere copying, but rather adopting and developing successful\ninnovations so that they suit the needs of each respective region,\u201d\nYusharto said in a statement received in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
This was conveyed following the 2026 Regional Innovation\nStrengthening Coordination Meeting in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan.\nThe aspect of replication is vital as it allows proven best practices\nfrom one region to be implemented and developed in others, ensuring that\ninnovation does not remain a purely local success but becomes a best\npractice that accelerates government performance across various\nregions.<\/p>\n
In his presentation, Yushante noted that regional innovation is a\ncrucial instrument for improving local government performance and\naddressing increasingly complex development challenges. Therefore,\ninnovation should not be understood solely as the digitalisation of\nservices, but as an effort towards renewal capable of creating solutions\nfor various public issues. \u201cThe fact is, BSKDN data shows that of more\nthan 36,000 recorded regional innovations, the majority are non-digital\ninnovations. So, do not hesitate to start innovating, beginning with\nsomething simple that can solve the problems faced by the community,\u201d\nsaid Yusharto.<\/p>\n
He explained that, according to legislation, regional innovation must\nmeet several criteria, including containing renewal, providing benefits\nto the region and the community, not causing undue burdens, falling\nwithin regional authority, and being replicable. He also emphasised that\nregional innovation must become a continuously evolving culture within\nthe government environment.<\/p>\n
Yusharto highlighted the importance of involving all development\nactors in the regional innovation ecosystem, from regional heads and\nlocal parliament members (DPRD) to regional apparatus, civil servants\n(ASN), and the community. He noted that fresh ideas from various\nparties, including young civil servants newly joined to the bureaucracy,\ncan be valuable sources of renewal for improving public service\nquality.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Yusharto reminded that the government has provided legal\nspace and protection for civil servants to innovate. Based on Article\n389 of Law Number 23 of 2014 concerning Regional Government, civil\nservants cannot be criminally prosecuted if a regional innovation trial\nfails to achieve its set targets. This provision serves as government\nsupport to ensure officials are not afraid to create and make\nbreakthroughs in improving governance and public services.<\/p>\n
Through strengthening an innovation culture oriented towards benefits\nand ease of replication, BSKDN hopes that local governments can continue\nto increase competitiveness, accelerate the resolution of development\nissues, and support the realisation of effective, efficient, and\nadaptive governance towards \u2018Indonesia Emas 2045\u2019. \u201cOnce again,\nreplicating innovation is very effective in supporting the growth of a\nregion, as long as it adheres to the principle of adjusting to each\nregion\u2019s potential rather than imitating it exactly,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/head-of-bskdn-align-innovation-replication-with-regional-needs-1780839565", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }