The Dynamic of Actors' Relation to the Susceptible Condition of the Village Participatory Democracy

Muhammad Taufiq; Rahmad Hidayat; Muhammad Sauki

doi:10.47650/jglp.v6i2.1387

Muhammad Taufiq Universitas Mbojo Bima
Rahmad Hidayat Universitas Mbojo Bima http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5076-9083
Muhammad Sauki Universitas Mbojo Bima

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47650/jglp.v6i2.1387

Keywords: Accountability, Autocracy, Democracy, Village

Abstract

This article deals with the implementation dynamics of the Village Law in a particular context that reflects the practice of developing participatory democracy. The effective administration of village development necessitates the cultivation of a collective ethos to foster a sense of kinship and cooperation and to promote the integration of social justice principles. In essence, effective governance necessitates accountability and participation, whereby the village government is responsible for transparently reporting and justifying all development operations or programs to residents under regulations outlined in the Village Law. Furthermore, residents should be actively engaged and involved in all phases of the development process. This study employed a descriptive approach and purposive sample technique to select key informants from government officials and citizens of Soriutu Village, located in the Manggelewa District of Dompu Regency, inside the West Nusa Tenggara Province. This essay examined the dynamics of actors' relationships in the management of development activities, specifically focusing on the leadership style of the village head from 2010 to 2016. The autocratic leadership style in Soriutu Village hinders the inclusion of inhabitants in all stages of village development governance, impeding the achievement of participatory democracy. This study's findings could enhance the theoretical understanding of leadership styles, community participation, transparency, informal participation preferences, participatory democracy, deliberative democracy critiques, and optimal village development management models.

Author Biographies

Muhammad Taufiq, Universitas Mbojo Bima

Taufiq, Muhammad, is a senior lecturer at the Department of Administrative Science of Universitas Mbojo Bima, Indonesia.

Rahmad Hidayat, Universitas Mbojo Bima

Rahmad Hidayat is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Administrative Science of Universitas Mbojo Bima, Indonesia. He obtained his M.A. in Human Rights and Democracy Studies from the Department of Politics and Government, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. His area of interest relates mainly to political issues such as citizenship, the welfare state, human rights, democracy, and social movements.

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