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Examining the Implementation of Participatory Village Autonomy: Models of Community Engagement and Application in Strengthening Inclusive Governance in Indonesia

Jurnal Pengabdian Hukum Indonesia (Indonesian Journal of Legal Community Engagement) JPHI · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 115–162

DOI
10.15294/jphi.v8i1.21226
ISSN
2654-8313, 2654-8305
Published
2025-08-16
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng
License
creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0

Abstract

This study rigorously examines the practical implementation of participatory village autonomy, a linchpin for inclusive governance in Indonesia. Despite formal recognition by Law No. 6 of 2014 and its 2024 amendment, significant hurdles persist, including elite domination, financial mismanagement, limited community engagement, and insufficient institutional capacity. Employing a normative legal methodology, this inquiry identifies effective models of community engagement and application for the Indonesian context. Findings affirm that village autonomy's democratization requires comprehensive legal reform, institutional strengthening, transparent administration, and active citizen involvement. Beyond mere electoral procedures, true democratization demands cultural adaptation, community empowerment, and robust accountability mechanisms to prevent elite capture. Synergistic collaboration among central, regional, and village governments is paramount for genuinely responsive local governance. Lessons from diverse precedents underscore the necessity of community-driven planning and legally mandated public participation for sustainable village development. This research concludes that empowered village autonomy can substantially foster an equitable and resilient Indonesian governance landscape, contingent upon holistic systemic reforms and diligent application of innovative engagement models.

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  • Hasanuddin University
  • Universitas Sulawesi Tenggara
  • Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University
  • Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Majene
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
  • The University of Queensland
  • National University of Malaysia
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Budiyanto BudiyantoCenderawasih University4
La Ode MuhramUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara2
Niken Yulian YusufUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara2
Amaliyah AmaliyahHasanuddin University2
Achmad AchmadHasanuddin University2
Fauziah P. BaktiHasanuddin University2
Rafika Nurul Hamdani RamliThe University of Queensland1
Hasbi AssidiqHasanuddin University1
Hanim KamaruddinNational University of Malaysia1
Farida PattitingiAffiliation unknown1
Siti Nurhaliza BachrilHasanuddin University1
Nurul Habaib Al MukarramahHasanuddin University1
Aslam AwaluddinUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara1
Muhammad FitrawanUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara1
Sitti AmaliaUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara1
Joko Tri BrataUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara1
Sri KhayatiUniversitas Sulawesi Tenggara1
La Ode Muhammad IsmanAffiliation unknown1
Hijriani HijrianiAffiliation unknown1
Muh. YunusAffiliation unknown1
Zulkifli AspanHasanuddin University1
Resi ResiInstitut Agama Islam Negeri Parepare1
Rasyida UsmanHasanuddin University1
Azlan ThamrinUniversiti Sains Islam Malaysia1
Toto Surianto S.Hasanuddin University1
Ahmadi MiruHasanuddin University1
Slamet Sampurno SuwondoHasanuddin University1
Ahmed Mohamed BarakAmerican University in the Emirates1

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	<dc:creator xml:lang="en">Tajuddin, Muhammad Saleh</dc:creator>
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	<dc:subject xml:lang="en">Village Autonomy</dc:subject>
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