Implementation of the Child Identity Card (KIA) Policy in Kutai Barat Regency

Abstract

The Indonesian government has enacted policies through various regulations on population administration, including the Child Identity Card (KIA) policy. Regulations concerning population administration for children under seventeen are stipulated in the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 2 of 2016 concerning Child Identity Cards. KIA aims to improve data collection, child protection, and public services, as well as ensure citizens’ constitutional rights are upheld. This study analyzes the implementation of the Child Identity Card (KIA) Program Policy in Kutai Barat Regency and identifies obstacles in its execution. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, involving 15 key informants. Research was conducted in Kutai Barat Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia, from June to July 2023. Results indicate: (1) successful aspects of KIA implementation include communication transmission, available resources, and bureaucratic structure; (2) less effective aspects include clarity of information, consistency, and implementer disposition. Obstacles include communication clarity, consistency, and implementer enthusiasm. Recommendations include enhancing KIA community achievements, optimizing communication and disposition, and conducting in-depth studies on information clarity, consistency, and implementer enthusiasm.