Transforming Local Government with Innovative Leadership: An Evidance from Banyuwangi, East Java

Abstract

Innovation in local government is mandatory to provide certainty of services in the public sector. Success in public sector innovation cannot be separated from innovative leadership which is a determining factor in organizational progress. (Sudaryono, 2014). This is in line with the many innovations that were rolled out in Banyuwangi Regency, East Java. Since 2010, Banyuwangi Regency has developed quite rapidly, marked by many innovations under the leadership of Regent Abdullah Azwar Anas, better known as Regent Anas. One of the most prominent innovations is innovation in popularizing the tourism sector in Banyuwangi Regency and the public service sector. Public service innovations that are able to provide convenience for the community one of them, the use of digital technology in the administration of public administration. The success of making various public sector innovations, in 2018, Banyuwangi District received an award as the Innovative District in the Innovative Government Award (IGA) from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Ministry of Internal Affairs). Keywors: Leadership, Innovation, Innovative Leadership, Local Government