Non-structural institution

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] Non-structural institutions can be classified based on how they were established, their sources of funding, and whether they have regional representation or not.

Legal Basis of Formation: 2.