Evaluation of the Impact of Government Policies in Handling the Risk of Covid-19: Study in Bandung City, West Java – Indonesia

Covid-19 has brought implications in various aspects of life, including health, economic and
social. This study evaluates the impact of the Covid-19 handling policy using qualitative
research methods. Results show that based on eight dimensions of policy evaluation, Covid19 handling policies have not met all the criteria for evaluation in terms of effectiveness,
efficiency, implementation, accountability, trust and other criteria. This study recommends
that, first, the government must instil a mindset or sense of urgency to guard against Covid19. Focusing on selected priorities, policies must be formulated and implemented in a
comprehensive manner, involve stakeholders and have no conflicting concepts, especially
between government agencies. Fostering trust in the society can have an impact on
compliance with regulations set by the government.