Local Government Policy Implementation in Supporting Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development: A Case Study of Merauke Regency

This study investigates the effectiveness of local government policy implementation in Merauke Regency in fostering the development of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and identifies the internal (government performance and inter-agency coordination) and external (infrastructure access, financing, and community participation) factors that influence it. Adopting a qualitative approach with a case study design, the research provides an in-depth understanding of local public policy dynamics. Primary data were collected through in-depth interviews with government officials, MSMEs practitioners, business associations, and academics, while secondary data were obtained from policy documents and official reports. Data validity was strengthened through triangulation, and thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software.

public policy, regulatory alignment, small and medium enterprises, collaborative networks

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