Non-structural institution

Non-structural institutions (Lembaga Nonstruktural; LNS) or non-structural agencies are special organizations in Indonesia distinct from traditional government ministries and non-ministerial government bodies. Formed through certain legislative and executive acts, (e.g. laws, government regulation, presidential regulation) 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. Funding for these organizations come from the national budget (APBN).

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:

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
 * Institutions which have regional offices