THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Keywords:
Community Participation, Village Digitalisation, e-Musrenbang, Village Governance, Transparency, Digital LiteracyAbstract
As a result of digital transformation, patterns of community participation in rural areas have undergone significant changes, especially in the development planning process. Through the digitisation of platforms such as e-Musrenbang, village websites, and the Village Management Information System, a new space has been created that is more flexible, inclusive, and transparent for residents to express their aspirations and monitor development progress. This study discusses various forms of community participation in the digital era, how technology integration improves village governance, issues that arise in its implementation, and optimisation strategies that may be applied. Based on the analysis results, digitisation can increase participation, improve budget transparency and accountability, and accelerate the processing of generated data. However, issues such as low digital skills, infrastructure limitations, lack of public trust, and data security risks remain significant challenges. Various strategies, such as technology training, infrastructure improvement, and digital platform development, are needed to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
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