Undip Academics Semarang Walkot Value Apply Responsive Leadership

Jakarta – Professor in the Faculty of Economics and Business, Diponegoro University (Undip) Prof. Firmansyah judged that the mayor of Semarang Agustina implemented a responsive leadership system. This is seen from the cleaning and processing program of waste run by the city government. According to him, the program reflects a responsive leadership on public complaints. “Waste management can still be increased even better because it is still a problem here and has the potential to reduce the level of satisfaction if it is not immediately handled systematically,” Prof. Firmansyah said Monday (8/25/2025). Browse to continue with the content, says that waste management efforts can be made using various innovations developed by the campus, for example through Diponegoro University, which includes the separation of waste, the use of chickens to break down waste, to process plastic waste in gasoline fuel. “Waste -sorting of household education must also be largely increased,” he explained. Prof. Firmansyah also emphasized the importance of synchronization between the Semarang City RPJMD and the Central and Provincial Government Policies, including national programs such as free nutritious eating and red and white cooperatives, so that the impact can be felt directly by the community. The statement of the Undip professor was transferred following the results of the Compass Research and Development Survey in early August 2025, 77.4 percent of Semarang City residents, satisfied with the performance of the mayor of Semarang, and Deputy Mayor Iswar Aminuddin. A number of professor at Diponegoro University also believed that the performance was a positive start to the government that was only a few months. The same was also expressed by Professor at Diponegoro University, prof. FX Sugiyanto, who considered the results of the survey, was a good achievement for a new government. “Very high people who are satisfied, namely 77.4 percent, but those who are not satisfied are also one for five residents of Semarang City. That means it’s pretty high,” he said. According to Sugiyanto, although he served only a few months, the initial steps of the Agustina-ISWAR government generally showed a positive direction with different real achievements. “But so that the benefits become broader, attention to the communication process, the involvement of strategic partners such as DP2K, and the sustainability of bureaucracy is an important key to strengthen the basis of management that is inclusive, effective and accountable,” he said. “The most appreciated is the RP25 million assistance program for every RT per year,” he continued. According to him, there are limits on the use of the budget that are not well socialized, so that there are still many RTs that are confused and reluctant to use because they do not understand the risk. Furthermore, Sugiyanto reminded that there were a number of homework that needed serious attention, including flooding and employment. “Especially the flood it took place as it took place felt directly. It must receive very serious attention. Also the problem to deal with waste,” he explained. Meanwhile, Agustina states that the compass survey for the city government was such as a ‘report card value’. “The results of this survey become an introspection and evaluation material. We should not be satisfied quickly, but we must work harder for residents,” Agustina said. He emphasized that his government will continue to strengthen communication with the community and strategic partners, including academics to formulate participatory policies. “With the cooperation of all stakeholders, we want to make Semarang as a city that can balance the development, environment and safety of citizens,” he said. He also appreciated the academics, the Agustina-Iswar government was increasingly optimistic that the direction of city development was on track. “Through continuous evaluation, open communication and extensive collaboration, the Semarang city government is committed to improving public services and realizing an inclusive, effective and accountable semarang,” he concluded. (Anl/Ega)