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The Role of Society in Monitoring Money Politics in Local Elections in Indonesia: A Systematic Literature Review

Halu Oleo Law Review (HOLREV) · Vol. 9 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 1–12

DOI
10.33561/holrev.v9i1.128
ISSN
2548-1754, 2548-1762
Published
2025-03-13
Publisher
Faculty of Law, Halu Oleo University
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of society in monitoring money politics during local elections in Indonesia. Through a systematic literature review (SLR), this research synthesizes findings from studies published between 2018 and 2024. The methodology involves a qualitative analysis of existing literature, focusing on community engagement, challenges in law enforcement, and the implications of political education. The main results indicate that societal participation is essential in reducing money politics; however, public awareness is generally low, and the mechanisms for reporting violations are underutilized. The findings highlight the critical role of political education in empowering communities and the potential of digital platforms to facilitate anonymous reporting. The review concludes that while community involvement is vital, it must be supported by legal reforms and stronger enforcement mechanisms to be effective. This research contributes to the broader literature by emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that includes both community engagement and institutional support. Future studies should explore the effectiveness of digital reporting tools, analyze regional differences in community participation, and implement and test specific strategies in field studies to address the limitations of relying on secondary data and the lack of empirical testing of proposed solutions.

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  • Institut Agama Islam Negeri Parepare
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Lade SirjonUniversitas Halu Oleo4
Guasman TatawuUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Rahman HasimaUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Nur IntanUniversitas Halu Oleo2
Yan Fathahillah PurnamaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Andi Khaedhir KamriAffiliation unknown1
Kamri AhmadAffiliation unknown1
La Ode Muhammad Golok JayaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Amin TundaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Aryuni Salpiana JabarUniversitas Halu Oleo1
La Ode EfriantoUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Waode LusianaiAffiliation unknown1
Ikrima NurfikriaUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Sitti Hairani IdrusUniversitas Halu Oleo1
Heryanti HeryantiUniversitas Halu Oleo1

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Metadata source: OAI-PMH (metadata jurnal) https://holrev.uho.ac.id/index.php/journal/oai, first harvested 30 Okt 2026, last seen 30 Okt 2026.
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