Bisnis.com, BANDUNG – A survey conducted by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) shows that the majority of the public believes the West Java Provincial Government is performing well.

 

However, perceptions of the economic condition have not fully matched this positive trend, as most residents still view West Java’s economy to be at a moderate level.

 

The LSI survey, conducted from July 2–9, 2026, recorded that 60.2% of respondents rated the performance of the West Java Provincial Government as good to very good. A total of 30.4% rated it as moderate, while only 8.1% described it as poor to very poor.

 

On the other hand, public perception regarding West Java’s economic performance remains more moderate. Around 44.3% of respondents rated the economic condition in the moderate category.

 

Meanwhile, 27% said the economy was in good to very good condition, and 28.3% assessed it as poor to very poor.

 

LSI noted that the majority of people across various demographic groups gave a positive assessment of the West Java government’s governance.

 

Conversely, perceptions of the economic situation tended to be more varied, particularly among low-income groups, who were more likely to offer negative assessments.

 

In evaluating the performance of the West Java Provincial Government, the public also expressed positive views across almost all public service sectors. The highest levels of satisfaction were given to infrastructure development, telecommunication network availability, electricity supply, healthcare services, and improvements in education quality. Most governance aspects recorded satisfaction levels above 50%.

 

Nonetheless, the economic sector remains a major task for the government. Aspects such as poverty alleviation, labor quality enhancement, ease of capital access, cooperative development, and small business support received relatively lower satisfaction ratings compared to infrastructure and basic services, although the majority of respondents still reported being satisfied.

 

Reacting to the survey results, a Lecturer of Government Studies at Padjadjaran University (Unpad), Dr. Antik Bintari, praised the survey conducted by LSI, noting that it serves as valuable evaluation material for the West Java Provincial Government in setting policy priorities. According to her, the survey not only measures public satisfaction levels but also captures various issues that still require local government attention.

 

"This survey shows how the public responds to and appreciates the performance of the governor and deputy governor pair currently running the governance. The results are expected to serve as input so that regional leaders and the bureaucracy can collaborate to realize Jawa Barat Istimewa (Exceptional West Java)," she said during the release of the Public Evaluation Survey Findings on West Java Provincial Government Performance in Bandung, Thursday (July 24, 2026).

 

She stated that the success of various government programs must also be supported by budget alignment and harmonious relationships between the West Java Provincial Government and city/regency governments. Antik also noted several issues that she believes have not yet become top priorities, one of which is gender inequality.

 

According to her, this issue is closely tied to various other challenges, such as women's empowerment, child protection, stunting prevention, and human trafficking. "The issue of gender inequality must be prioritized because it affects the success of other programs. Handling it cannot be the sole responsibility of the Women's Empowerment Office; it requires the involvement of all regional government agencies," she asserted.

 

She further appreciated West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi’s approach to continuing several programs from the previous administration while refining them according to current needs.

 

In her view, maintaining good programs yields a positive impact because local implementers are already familiar with the execution mechanisms. "This is an added value. Good programs are retained, ensuring their continuity. A leader must also be able to select which policies are worth continuing for the benefit of the public," she stated.

 

Regarding economic challenges, particularly unemployment, Antik noted that job creation cannot be placed entirely on the shoulders of local government. She encouraged the West Java Provincial Government to strengthen collaboration with various stakeholders, including regency/city governments, the business sector, universities, and the regional parliament (DPRD) through budgetary support to enhance job seekers' capacities. "Labor issues require cooperation from all parties. The government needs to expand partnerships with various stakeholders, strengthen synergy with city and regency governments, and ensure budgetary support so that capacity-building for job seekers can run more effectively," she concluded.

 

The survey involved 800 respondents spread across all regencies and cities in West Java using a multistage random sampling method. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with a margin of error of approximately ±3.5% at a 95% confidence level.

 

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