Bridging Silos in Network Governance with Information and Communication Technology in Pasuruan District Development Planning

In the policy-making process, from agenda preparation to implementation, network interactions between government and non-government actors are needed to handle complex, uncertain, and conflictual policy problems with the joint efforts, resources, and knowledge of all actors. The concern lies in what implications that "Network Governance" has under the implementation perspectives that have hitherto been considered under government monopoly in the policy process. In government, there are silos which do not communicate with each other between government agencies or organizations. The silo mentality phenomenon makes organizations ignore or fail to understand the main priorities within the organization that influence each other. Task specialization leads to a silo mentality. Previous research, discussion, and empirical information about silos in network governance in developing countries is still lacking because most studies were conducted in developed countries, and not many were related to technology and not local governments. This research seeks to explain how silos in Network Governance exist in local governments and the use of technology to bridge existing fragmentation. This study uses a descriptive method with a literature study research approach sourced from theories relevant to the problem.