REFORMASI ADMINISTRASI PUBLIK DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN MASYARAKAT

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Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh masih rendahnya kualitas pelayanan publik di Indonesia yang ditandai dengan praktik birokrasi berbelit (red tape), kurangnya transparansi, rendahnya responsivitas aparatur, serta belum optimalnya implementasi reformasi administrasi publik. Meskipun berbagai kebijakan reformasi telah diterapkan sejak era pasca-Reformasi 1998, pelaksanaannya masih menghadapi berbagai kendala seperti resistensi birokrasi, keterbatasan sumber daya manusia, serta belum meratanya pemanfaatan teknologi dalam pelayanan publik. Kondisi ini menunjukkan adanya kesenjangan antara tujuan reformasi dengan realitas di lapangan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pelaksanaan reformasi administrasi publik di Indonesia, mengidentifikasi permasalahan utama dalam pelayanan publik, serta merumuskan strategi yang dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan masyarakat. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan teknik literature review. Data diperoleh dari berbagai sumber sekunder seperti jurnal ilmiah nasional dan internasional, buku referensi, serta dokumen resmi pemerintah yang relevan dengan topik penelitian. Analisis data dilakukan melalui tahapan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan secara sistematis. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa reformasi administrasi publik melalui digitalisasi layanan (e-government), penyederhanaan prosedur, serta peningkatan profesionalisme aparatur mampu meningkatkan efisiensi, transparansi, dan akuntabilitas pelayanan publik. Namun, implementasinya masih menghadapi tantangan seperti budaya birokrasi yang kaku, keterbatasan kompetensi aparatur, serta praktik maladministrasi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi berkelanjutan berupa inovasi pelayanan publik, penguatan pengawasan, peningkatan kapasitas sumber daya manusia, serta partisipasi aktif masyarakat guna mewujudkan pelayanan publik yang berkualitas dan berorientasi pada kepentingan masyarakat.

This study is motivated by the persistently low quality of public servicesin Indonesia, characterized by bureaucratic red tape,a lack of transparency low responsiveness of public officials, and thesuboptimal implementation of public administration reforms. Although variousreform policies have been implemented since the post-1998 Reform era,their implementation still faces various obstacles such as bureaucratic resistance,limited human resources, and the uneven utilization of technology in public services. These conditions indicate a gap between the goals of reform and the reality on the ground. This study aims to analyze the implementation of public administration reform in Indonesia, identify the main issues in public services, and formulate strategies to improve the quality of public services. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach employing a literature review technique. Data was obtained from various secondary sources such as national and international scientific journals, reference books, and relevant official government documents related to the research topic. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and systematic conclusion drawing. The research resultsindicate that public administration reform through service digitization (e-government), procedural simplification, and enhanced professionalism among civil servants can improve efficiency, transparency, and a accountability in public service. However, its implementation still faces challenges such as a rigid bureaucratic culture, limited staff competence, and practices of maladministration. Therefore, a sustainable strategy is needed in the form of public service innovation, strengthened oversight, improved human resource capacity, and active community participation to achieve high-quality public services that are oriented toward the public interest.