The Process of Formulating A Strategic Plan for The Implementation of Vocational Education in Indonesia

Abstract

The process of formulating a strategic plan of the 2020-2024 Strategic Plan is a process of compiling Ministries/Institutions planning documents for five year period which is an elaboration of the RPJMN 2020-2024. The purpose of this study is to find out how the process of formulating a strategic plan at the Directorate General of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education and Culture. The method used is qualitative with a naturalistic design, where the research is carried out according to what is happening in the field by collecting in-depth narrative data.   The results of the study show that the preparation of the Strategic Plan of the Ministries/Institutions is carried out by the leadership of each based on the RPJMN and pays attention to the results of the evaluation of the implementation of development in the sector in accordance with the duties and authorities concerned, as well as paying attention to the aspirations of the community. The mechanism or flow of activities that is followed includes three processes as follows: 1) Technocratic Process, 2) Political Process, and 3) Determination of Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan of Ministries/Institutions is used as a guideline for the preparation of work plans that refers to development priorities and indicative ceilings (APBN).