Collaborating network in managing post the Mount Merapi’s disruption, Indonesia

Abstract

Collaborative governance and social capital can help to form a resilient community in the wake of a disaster, such as the eruptions of Mount Merapi in Indonesia. This study examines the successfulness of the handling of disasters in Indonesia, with particular focus on eruptions of Mount Merapi. Disasters foster a close relationship between the government and the community in response to the emergency. This study uses a mixed method to analyse social networks in evaluating the structure of disaster networks in Indonesia and their implications for disaster management. Data were collected via a survey of 100 respondents from 28 institutions representing, for practical purposes, each population identified by each institution (government, non-governmental organisations and volunteers) that participated in handling the Merapi eruption disaster. The findings revealed that considerable miscommunication between institutions reduced the effectiveness of disaster management so that close discussion about conflict resolution was needed to develop more mature and systematic planning. Inter-agency trust is also felt to be necessary in disaster management. Trust between agency members and other institutions strongly supports the success of systematic disaster management. Meanwhile, every institution must foster open leadership by giving individuals with precise knowledge of the situation and the condition of the disaster area a mandate to lead directly in the field. Disaster governance is carried out through the agreement of each institution formed in the Disaster Emergency Planning (Rencana Penanggulangan Kedaruratan Bencana – RPKB) guidelines. These guidelines expect the Government and the community to coordinate with each other in a structured and systematic manner in the process of disaster management.

The Role Of Collaborative Governance In Indonesian Disaster Management

“…However, the result showed that governance significantly affects the motivation that arises in the initial agreement, expands trust, and increases network reliability and expertise (Pratama & Nurmandi, 2020).…”

“…The high role of governance is shown in the study of Pratama and Nurmandi (2020) regarding the collaboration networks in dealing with the post-disaster eruption of Mount Merapi. The study explained that failure in the coordination process was caused by poor communication, misdirected and poorly executed leadership, inadequate coordination with stakeholders, as well as inadequate preparation among communities.…”

The Role of Trust in Disaster Risk Reduction: A Critical Review

“…This phase implies proactive approaches involving the identification of potential hazards and the formulation of precautionary measures to mitigate their impact. During this phase, the role of trust in risk management is paramount, with its efficacy depending on various factors, including leadership style and effective communication by authorities [38,39].…”

“…Another study conducted by Pratama and Nurmandi [38] placed the focus on the importance of leadership in disaster prevention. The authors observed that the leadership style of institutions is significantly linked to the motivation for agreement about preventative actions in the community, thereby influencing community trust in the initial management of disasters.…”

Collaboration and leadership for effective disaster governance: Evidence from Cianjur earthquake, West Java, Indonesia

“…Extensive research over the years has demonstrated that disaster response is a complex process involving extensive networks of diverse public, private, and nonprofit organizations. These networks can consist of numerous nonprofit entities, often numbering in the thousands, that play a crucial role in providing essential resources, including leadership, during disaster responses (Alam and Ray-Bennett, 2021;Pratama and Nurmandi, 2020;Trainor and Velotti, 2013). Leaders in the regions, especially regional heads, need to conduct socialization on earthquake disasters which can be carried out with the following activities (Zakaria et al, 2011): 1) Counseling to the community using the PRA (Participation Rural Appraisal) method by involving rural communities so they can participate.…”