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Abstract
Regional government is the regional head as the organizing element of Regional Government who leads the implementation of all government affairs which under the authority of the autonomous region. In carrying out government affairs ideally the principles of good governance must be implemented. As regulated by law number 32 of 2004 concerning Regional Governmnet and strengthened by law number 20 of 2003 concerning the National Education system. This article aims to investigate and confirm the role of local government in efforts to develop Islamic Higher Education. This research uses a qualitative approach. Data was collected through the library research method. The result of this research found that the Local government has contributed significantly in the field of education, especially in the development of Langsa State Islamic Institute, this can be witnessed and enjoyed by all levels of society to this day.