Evaluation of Government Policy in Development of Pentadio Resort in Gorontalo

• Main Authors: Widya Kurniati Mohi, Muh Firyal Akbar, Astin Yasin One
• Format: Article
• Language: Indonesian
• Published: STKIP PGRI Sumatera Barat 2018-06-01
• Series: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Mamangan
• Subjects: Policy Evaluation, Tourist Attraction, Development
• Online Access: http://ejournal.stkip-pgri-sumbar.ac.id/index.php/jurnal-mamangan/article/view/2491
• ISSN: 2301-8496; 2503-1570

The development of tourism object of Pentadio resort in Gorontalo is required in order to increase the benefit to tourism object especially economic value. In fact, these expectations have not been supported by the Local Government. This research aims to obtain information on government policy evaluation in the development of tourism object of Pentadio Resort in Gorontalo, by using a theory of policy evaluation. The research method used a qualitative approach with case study research, while the data were collected from in-depth interviews with informants. Data were also collected from participant observations and recording of secondary data related to the research problem. The results of this study evaluate the policy undertaken in the development of Pentadio Resort. It has not been maximally shown by five indicators of policy evaluation by William N. Dunn. There are still obstacles encountered in the implementation of a policy. So the recommendations in this article are expected to optimize the implementation of policy evaluations that have been made, in order to take a policy that serves as a benchmark of success in the development of a tourism development. One of consideration in the Pentadio Resort development of a tourist attraction is the possibility of management of tourism by private parties