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123 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 577 Public Administration in Developing Nations papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Penyelenggaraan pelayanan publik di tingkat kelurahan masih menghadapi berbagai kendala. Permasalahan yang sering muncul antara lain lambatnya proses pelayanan, kurangnya responsivitas aparatur terhadap kebutuhan masyarakat, serta ketidaksesuaian antara standar operasional prosedur dengan praktik pelayanan yang terjadi.

    ANALISIS DISIPLIN KERJA APARATUR DALAM MENINGKATKAN KUALITAS PELAYANAN PUBLIK DI KELURAHAN · 2026 · DOI

  • Difficulty in explaining the implementations of social protection programs due to language differences. Lack of formal institutional support. Inherent geographical and socio-economic challenges faced by rural/marginalized communities.

    ASSESSMENT OF THE SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF TUBLAY, BENGUET · 2026 · DOI

  • Cultural resistance from officials. Limited infrastructure. Suboptimal leadership commitment at the local level. Sectoral egotism and overlapping work programs.

    Implementation Of Good Governance Principles In Public Service Reform: Challenges, Adaptive Strategies, and Impacts · 2026 · DOI

  • The village government faces challenges in implementing the policy due to social conditions and budget constraints. The study highlights the need for effective coordination and support from village officials and stakeholders. Digital literacy levels in the community remain inconsistent.

    Analysis of Village Governments' Readiness for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Regulation on Operators of Public-Sector Electronic Systems · 2026 · DOI

  • The study recognizes the weaknesses of organizational capacity and insufficient institutional support. The study highlights the need for outcome-based and evidence-driven governance.

    OUTCOME-BASED EMPOWERMENT FRAMEWORK OF SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN (SK) IN ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL · 2026 · DOI

  • Inaccurate and untargeted recipient data. The large number of PKH recipients who are dependent on assistance. The study highlights the need to refine the data collection system for recipients to ensure it is on target.

    The Effect of the Implementation of the Family Hope Program (PKH) Policy on the Welfare of the Community in Cangkoak Village · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the complexity of the application, low user needs, preference for face-to-face services, and a lack of digital literacy and socialization as challenges to the adoption of the SIPANDUK application. The study highlights the need for effective communication channels and socialization to increase public understanding and acceptance of the innovation.

    Innovation in Digital Public Services Through the Sipanduk Application in the Luragung District of Kuningan Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • The top-down approach in urban planning. The lack of public participation in the preparation and adoption of Detailed Urban Plans. The need for a bottom-up approach in urban planning.

    Analysis of the Participatory Planning for Resilient Urban Environment Through Case Study Municipalities of Cair, Butel and Karposh in Skopje · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of addressing epistemic injustice in educational settings. It highlights the need for teachers to develop critical consciousness and recognize the impact of their own biases and assumptions. The research emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.

    Att utbilda för epistemisk rättvisa i skolan · 2026 · DOI

  • Weak communication and uneven policy socialization. Limited human resources and supporting facilities. Low implementer motivation due to workload and insufficient incentives. Inconsistent implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) accompanied by weak inter-agency coordination.

    Implementasi Kebijakan Retribusi Pelayanan Persampahan dan Kebersihan Dalam Meningkatkan Pendapatan Asli Daerah Dikota Gorontalo · 2026 · DOI

  • The decline in literacy rates in Indonesia. The need for community-based literacy development. The importance of optimizing local assets for sustainable literacy culture.

    Optimalisasi Kegiatan Literasi melalui Program Gemar Literasi pada Masyarakat Kota Bengkulu · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of waste management in urban areas. The ineffectiveness of current approaches to waste management. The need for a more proactive and adaptive approach to waste management.

    Dynamic Governance Dalam Pengelolaan Sampah Di Rumah Daur Ulang Jambangan Kota Surabaya · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited funding and uneven capacities among recovery agents. Inconsistent client participation, adverse social environments, public stigma, economic constraints following rehabilitation, and reluctance among some individuals to seek treatment.

    Pelaksanaan Program Rehabilitasi Pecandu Narkotika oleh Badan Narkotika Nasional (BNN) Kota Samarinda · 2026 · DOI

  • Complexity and inefficiency in Indonesian bureaucracy. The need for effective policy design and implementation to achieve successful reform outcomes. The challenge of establishing causality in a cross-sectional design.

    Evaluating Bureaucratic Simplification: Effects on Public Service Quality in Lampung Province, Indonesia · 2026 · DOI

  • The need to evaluate the program's implementation due to fluctuating early marriage rates. The lack of specific technical guidelines for the program's implementation.

    Implementasi Program Perlindungan Khusus Anak Dalam Menurunkan Angka Pernikahan Dini Oleh Dp3apm Di Kota Tanjungpinang Tahun 2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • The current application, SISAPPRA, operates sub-optimally due to misalignment with field procedures and isolated data structures. There is a lack of data integration with the Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD).

    Digital Transformation of Public Safety Governance: The DKI Jakarta Satpol PP Enterprise Architecture Using TOGAF-ADM · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited rehabilitation facilities. Lack of coordination between agencies. Low community participation.

    Dinamika Implementasi Kebijakan Penertiban dan Pembinaan Masalah Sosial di Kota Jambi: Sebuah Studi Pemetaan · 2026 · DOI

  • Dependence on the government - Limited production facilities - Lack of marketing network

    Evaluasi Program Padat Karya Produksi Paving Dalam Pengentasan Kemiskinan: Studi Di Kelurahan Siwalankerto · 2026 · DOI

  • Weak system digitalization. Limited documentation. Low inclusive public participation. Constrained regional budgets.

    The Effectiveness of the Public Aspiration Process in Decision-Making in the Education Sector in the DPRD of North Bolaang Mongondow Regency · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited budgets - Low quality of healthcare human resources - Unequal access to healthcare services - Weak intersectoral coordination

    Analisis Kebijakan Pemerintah Daerah dalam Penanganan Kesehatan Masyarakat · 2026 · DOI

  • Limited human resources. Limited supporting facilities. The economic and political environment of street vendors.

    Implementation of Policies for the Organization of Street Vendors in the Majalengka Square Area · 2026 · DOI

  • Complex and multidimensional social issues - Limited access to education and healthcare - High levels of poverty and unemployment

    Analisis Peran Pemerintah Daerah dalam Mengatasi Masalah Sosial di Tingkat Daerah · 2026 · DOI

  • Institutional fragmentation - Lack of trust - Linguistic diversity - Cultural differences - Geographical remoteness - Lack of infrastructure

    Policy Framework for Enhancing Public Service Provision in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia: Including Public Communication in Regional Development Management · 2026 · DOI

  • Negative power prices. Limited flexibility resources within the power system. Stagnating rate of electrification.

    Mengapa sejumlah negara bisa beri listrik gratis bahkan sampai ‘membayar’ warganya untuk pakai setrum · 2026 · DOI

  • Geographical conditions. Limited infrastructure. Inadequate coverage of internet services.

    IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENGEMBANGAN INFRASTRUKTUR DAN AKSES INTERNET DI WILAYAH BLANK SPOT (STUDI KASUS DI KALURAHAN HARGOMULYO GUNUNGKIDUL) · 2026 · DOI

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