Implementation of Social Cash Assistance Program in Addressing Poverty Problem as the COVID-19 Pandemic Impact in Gebang Village Sidoarjo Regency

Implementasi Program Bantuan Sosial Tunai dalam Menangani Masalah Kemiskinan Akibat Pandemi COVID-19 di Kelurahan Gebang Kabupaten Sidoarjo

Abstract

This article aims to explain the implementation of the Social Cash Assistance (BST) program in Gebang Village, Sidoarjo District, Sidoarjo Regency and the obstacles that occur in implementing the BST program. This study uses Edward III's policy implementation theory with factors including communication, resources, dispositions, and bureaucratic structure. This study used descriptive qualitative method. Data collection techniques namely observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results of the research show that the implementation of the BST program in Gebang Village has been carried out optimally. Communication is carried out through coordination meetings and program outreach. The human resources implementing the program include Gebang Village employees and other supporting staff who play an optimal role and are carried out with facilities and infrastructure in accordance with the implementation of health protocols.