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Decoding Malaysia's Law and Practices on Minimum Wage and Career Growth for Gig Workers

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the accountability mechanisms in Indonesia's Village Fund Direct Cash Assistance (BLTDD) programme during COVID-19, combining New Institutional Sociology theory with Behn (2001) accountability framework. Through qualitative analysis of four case studies in West Java, findings reveal strong financial accountability but significant shortcomings in fairness and performance. Coercive pressures from government regulations primarily drive accountability, with minimal influence from mimetic and normative pressures. The study recommends enhancing fairness and performance accountability through equitable distribution, performance metrics, and refined regulations, alongside fostering best practices, professional development, and broader stakeholder involvement to improve overall accountability.

Source: Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal

DOI: 10.21834/e-bpj.v10isi26.6790

Authors: Nazruzila Razniza Mohd Nadzri, Nurulbahiah Awang, Abdul Mutalib Mohamed Azim, Tuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman, Mohd Shahril Nizam Md Radzi

Institutions: Open University Malaysia, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Local Governance and Development

Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Open University Malaysia