The Dynamics of Movement-Based Party Regeneration Strategies: A Comparative Study of PKS and the Gelora Party in Depok City
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https://doi.org/10.61455/sicopus.v4i02.516Keywords:
institutionalisation of parties, regeneration of political parties, movement-based parties, gelora parties, pksAbstract
Objective: The study analyses and compares the dynamics of the regeneration strategy of movement-based political parties by taking a case study of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Indonesian People's Wave Party (Gelora Party) in Depok City. The main focus of this research is to examine the design, practice, and implications of cadre regeneration on the consolidation of party organizations at the local level Theoretical framework: The analysis of this research relies on the theory of party institutionalization and the theory of cadre parties developed by Panebianco and Mainwaring, as well as the concept of political socialization to read the process of internalizing the values and ideology of cadres. Literature review: Previous studies have shown that regeneration is a key element in maintaining the identity, discipline, and sustainability of political parties, especially those born from ideological bases or social movements. The latest literature emphasises the difference between an institutionalised model of regeneration and a community-based adaptive model of recruitment. This study adapts and expands on these findings by placing them in a local empirical context. Methods: This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive case study design. Data was obtained through in-depth interviews with the regeneration elite of PKS and the Gelora Party in Depok City, as well as documentation in the form of AD ART, cadre curriculum, and organisational reports. Data analysis is carried out through the stages of data reduction, data presentation, and systematic conclusion drawn. Results: The findings of the study show that PKS implements a tiered, structured, and sustainable cadre system with an emphasis on ideological coaching, loyalty, and organisational discipline, so as to be able to maintain the stability and solidity of the party. In contrast, the Gelora Party has developed a more flexible and community-based regeneration with a focus on developing leadership capacity and social networks, but has not been supported by a strong level of institutionalisation. Implications: The results of the study confirm that institutionalised regeneration contributes significantly to the resilience of the organisation and the consolidation of the party at the local level. Novelty: This study offers a comparative analysis based on local contexts that highlights how differences in the depth of institutionalisation of cadre regeneration affect the sustainability of movement-based parties.
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