Religion and Power in Public Governance in South Kalimantan Through a Policy Cycle Approach

This paper discusses the relationship between religion and power in public governance in South Kalimantan. In areas with strong religious identities, religion is not only present as a value system, but also often helps shape policy direction. Through a qualitative approach based on literature studies and critical reading of local policy practices, the authors see that the use of religious values in policy does not always run neutrally. In some situations, policies actually intersect with certain political interests and have the potential to cause inequality. Using a policy cycle approach, this paper attempts to show where these influences emerge, while offering a more inclusive and rational direction for improvement.