Policy Entrepreneurship Analysis In Public Policy Implementation (Case Study: The Role Of Street Level Bureaucracy In Food Policy Implementation For The Poor In Bone District)

Abstract

This study aims to explore elements of  policy entrepreneurship  in the role  of street level bureaucracy  in the implementation of food policy for the poor in Bone district. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with observation, interview and documentation methods in analyzing how policy entrepreneurship is indicated on the role  of street level bureaucracy in   the implementation of food policy for the poor in Bone district. The results of this study conclude that  the role of street level bureaucracy plays an important role in influencing how the implementation of food policies for the poor is optimized. The social acumen  of the street level bureaucracy, the process of defining problems, building teams and leading by real examples can be strategic steps for optimal implementation of food policies for the poor. This configuration can be illustrated in the use of discretionary features at the street level bureaucracy which is used to act as  policy entrepreneurship.