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ABSTRACT
This study aims to analyze the accountability and effectiveness measurement
mechanisms of stunting fund management in the Aceh Provincial Government. The
focus of this study is driven by the high prevalence of stunting in Aceh. A
qualitative approach with a case study method was employed. Data were collected
through semi-structured in-depth interviews and document analysis conducted
across several relevant agencies in Aceh Province. The research findings indicate
that accountability mechanisms in the management of stunting funds have been
systematically structured through the stages of planning, implementation,
monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Several accountability elements have been
fulfilled, including clear responsibilities and mandates, transparency, citizen
control, political oversight, and checks and sanctions. However, citizen control and
political oversight remain suboptimal, as they are limited to participatory roles
without substantial influence on decision-making. The effectiveness of stunting
fund management is measured through the achievement of intermediate and final
target indicators. However, these indicators have not yet been effectively achieved.
Substantively, 13 intermediate target indicators have not been met, and the stunting
prevalence rate in Aceh Province in 2023 remains high at 29.4%, significantly
above the national target of 14%. Field-level constraints and the socio-cultural
factors of Acehnese society are among the key causes of the ineffectiveness of
stunting programs and budgets in Aceh.
Keywords: Accountability, Effectiveness, Stunting Fund, Aceh Provincial
Government

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis mekanisme akuntabilitas dan mekanisme pengukuran efektivitas pengelolaan dana stunting pada Pemerintah Provinsi Aceh. Fokus penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh tingginya prevalensi stunting di Aceh. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan metode studi kasus. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara mendalam semi-structured, dan studi dokumentasi di beberapa dinas terkait di provinsi Aceh. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa mekanisme akuntabilitas dalam pengelolaan dana stunting telah terorganisir secara sistematis melalui tahapan perencanaan, pelaksanaan, pemantauan, evaluasi, dan pelaporan. Terdapat beberapa elemen akuntabilitas yang sudah terpenuhi yaitu tanggung jawab dan tugas yang jelas, transparansi, keterlibatan masyarakat, keterlibatan politik serta pengawasan dan sanksi. Namun, aspek keterlibatan masyarakat dan politik masih belum optimal karena hanya sebatas partisipatif. Mekanisme pengukuran efektivitas dana stunting dilakukan melalui capaian indikator target antara dan target akhir. Capaian target antara dan target akhir belum efektif karena secara substantif terdapat 13 indikator target antara belum terpenuhi dan angka prevalensi stunting Provinsi Aceh tahun 2023 masih tergolong tinggi, yaitu 29,4%, jauh dari target nasional sebesar 14%. faktor kendala dilapangan dan sosial-budaya masyarakat aceh menjadi salah satu penyebab ketidakefektifan program dan anggaran stunting di aceh Kata Kunci: Akuntabilitas, Efektivitas, Dana Stunting, Pemerintah Provinsi Aceh