The Policy Analyst Functional Position (Jabatan Fungsional Analis Kebijakan or JFAK) emerged from a two-decade-long bureaucratic reform process that has brought significant changes to governance, personnel systems, and basic services in Indonesia. The role of JFAK influences effective policy implementation in support of public welfare, particularly in providing high-quality and equitable basic services such as education, health, and social services. One of JFAK’s responsibilities is ensuring alignment between regional and national policies to prevent overlapping regulations and implementation uncertainties. This policy brief identifies the challenges of JFAK at the regional level, including the limited understanding of regional leaders about the...

SKALA and the Aceh Provincial Government have established a strategic collaboration to encourage the acceleration of basic services through strengthening governance, public financial management, and inclusive and sustainable development. In the face of fiscal challenges and development dynamics, this collaboration focuses on policy reform, increasing the capacity of the apparatus, strengthening data-based planning systems, and engaging vulnerable groups and civil society. By supporting the implementation of more responsive, inclusive and evidence-based policies, the partnership aims to realize the Government of Aceh's 2025-2030 vision of building efficient governance and prosperous communities.