Challenges of Local Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD) in Realizing Inclusive Disaster Management in Indonesia

Abstract

The Indonesian government, through the Disaster Management Law, has delegated the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) at the central level and Local Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD) at the regional level to organize inclusive disaster management. However, the role of BPBD in realizing this has not yet been optimally executed. This can be seen from the low of score Indonesian inclusiveness index and the assistance interventions provided to vulnerable groups that do not match their needs. This research aims to understand the complex issues experienced by vulnerable groups in Indonesia and identify various challenges faced by BPBD in achieving inclusive disaster management. This research uses a qualitative method that Research data was obtained through in-depth interviews, with research informants coming from three regions, namely BPBD Sleman Regency, BPBD South Lampung Regency, and BPBD Sigi Regency. To strengthen the analysis, data triangulation was conducted by analysing secondary data from various sources, including academic publications, policy papers, legislation, and mass media. The research results show that the number of vulnerable groups in Indonesia is huge, 37% of the population. This significant number requires attention and specific treatment that aligns with their characteristics and needs. At the implementation level, BPBD faces various challenges, including the lack of data categorization for vulnerable groups at the regional level, insufficient budget allocation for institutional strengthening, a shortage of human resources capacity, suboptimal coordination among government agencies, and limited participation of vulnerable groups in disaster management activities.