Non-structural institutions (Indonesian: Lembaga Nonstruktural; LNS) or non-structural agencies are special organizations in Indonesia distinct from traditional government ministries and non-ministerial government bodies.[1] Formed through certain legislative and executive acts, (e.g. laws, government regulation, presidential regulation)[1] non-structural institutions are formed to support the overall functions of the state and government, addressing specific needs/tasks that cannot be as efficiently handled by existing ministries and agencies.[2] Funding for these organizations come from the national budget (APBN).[3]
Classification
Non-structural institutions can be classified based on how they were established, their sources of funding, and whether they have regional representation or not. The types are as follows:[4][5]
1. Legal Basis of Formation:
Laws (Undang-Undang): Formed directly through legislation passed by the Indonesian Parliament
Government Regulations (Peraturan Pemerintah): Established by regulations issued by the government
Presidential Regulations (Peraturan Presiden): Created through regulations issued by the President of Indonesia
Presidential Decrees (Keputusan Presiden): Created through decrees issued by the President of Indonesia
2. Funding:
Independent budget (DIPA): Funded through their own distinct budget allocations
Ministry/Agency attached budget (DIPA): Funded through the budgets of their associated government ministry or agency
Regional budget (APBD): Funded through the nation's regional budgets
Other funding sources
3. Regional Representation:
Institutions which primarily operate at the national level, thus having no regional offices
Government Regulation No. 67 of 2002,[16] Government Regulation No. 49 of 2012,[17] Presidential Decree No. 86 of 2002,[18] Presidential Regulation No. 45 of 2012[19]
Government Regulation No. 46 of 2007,[34] Government Regulation No. 5 of 2011,[35] Government Regulation No. 62 of 2019,[36] Government Regulation No. 68 of 2021[37]