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Village governance plays an important role in supporting the effectiveness of development planning and improving community welfare. This study aims to analyze financial management governance and the process of preparing the Village Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBKal) in Kalurahan Poncosari, Bantul Regency, for the 2025 fiscal year. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study method, involving in-depth interviews with key informants and documentation analysis of relevant regulations and financial reports. The results show that financial management in Kalurahan Poncosari has been implemented systematically through the stages of planning, implementation, administration, reporting, and accountability in accordance with applicable regulations. The planning process is conducted in a participatory manner through tiered community deliberations, such as hamlet-level deliberations and village development planning deliberations, involving residents. In addition, the use of digital systems such as E-RAB and Siskeudes supports transparency and administrative order. However, challenges remain, including limited budget flexibility due to mandatory programs from central and regional governments, limited human resource capacity, and shifts in community participation patterns. In conclusion, the governance of APBKal in Kalurahan Poncosari demonstrates compliance and accountability; however, improvements in administrative capacity and fiscal flexibility are needed to better respond to community needs.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Village Fund (Dana Desa/DD) Program in Tote Village, Bolangitang Barat Subdistrict, North Bolaang Mongondow Regency. The study focuses on the implementation of the Village Fund policy as viewed from several aspects, namely (a) organizational capacity, (b) information dissemination, (c) community support, and (d) the distribution of village potential This study employed a qualitative, descriptive research approach Data sources were obtained through in-depth interviews with village officials and community members, supported by observation and documentation The results showed that the implementation of the Village Fund Program in Tote Village has not been fully optimal This is indicated by the lunited organizational capacity of village apparatus, uneven dissemination of information to the community, and relatively low community participation and support in several Village Fund programs. In addition, the distribution of village potential in program implementation has not been entirely well-targeted. Nevertheless, the Village Fund Program has contributed positively to infrastructure development and the economic empowerinent of the village community. It can be concluded that improving the implementation of the Village Fund Program requires strengthening village officials capacity, enhancing transparency and information dissemination, and actively involving the community in the planning, implementation, and supervision of the program.

Community Service Program (Kuliah Kerja Nyata/KKN) is a community engagement program organized by Universitas Negeri Padang as an implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. This program was conducted in Nagari Sikucur, V Koto Kampung Dalam District, Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province, from January 9 to February 9, 2026. The program aimed to empower the local community through a participatory approach based on the identification of local needs and potentials. The methods applied consisted of several stages, including observation, planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting, while actively involving community members in every activity. The implemented programs covered several areas, such as education and religious development, social and psychosocial activities, as well as economic empowerment and strengthening of village physical facilities. The results of the activities indicated an increase in community participation, the strengthening of religious values and social solidarity, and support for the development of local economic potential. Despite several challenges, including limited implementation time and adjustments to program targets, the collaborative approach proved effective in encouraging community engagement. Therefore, the KKN program of Universitas Negeri Padang in Nagari Sikucur contributed positively to strengthening the social, religious, and economic capacities of the local community.

Effective village development through the Village Development Planning Consultative Forum (MusrenbangDes) relies heavily on active community involvement, ensuring that planned programs reflect their needs and expectations. This study aimed to determine the effect of community participation on village development planning in Pondok Village, Babadan District, Ponorogo Regency. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 84 respondents and analyzed using simple linear regression. A quantitative approach was used as the survey method. The results showed that community participation and village development planning were quite good. With a Cronbach's Alpha value of 0.889, validity and reliability tests indicated that the instrument was valid and reliable. The relationship between variables was linear, normally distributed, and no heteroscedasticity was found in the classical assumption test. Simple linear regression results indicated that community participation had a significant influence on village development planning. With  regression coefficient of 0.787 and a significance value of p < 0.001, community participation was responsible for 53.1% of the variation in village development planning. This is shown by the coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.531. Therefore, to improve village development plans through MusrenbangDes, community participation is crucial. Village governments must prioritize increasing sustainable participation at each stage of the planning process.

The management of village development program archives plays a vital role in supporting effective, transparent, and accountable village governance. However, in many villages, including Kalembu KanaiKa Village in Wewewa Barat District, archive management is still conducted conventionally without the support of a structured information system. This condition creates several challenges, such as difficulties in accessing data, low administrative efficiency, and weak documentation and accountability of village development activities. Therefore, this study aims to examine the development of an information system for managing village development program archives based on local conditions and needs. The research seeks to identify the actual condition of archive management, analyze constraints faced by village officials, and formulate directions for developing an appropriate archive management information system in Kalembu KanaiKa Village. This study employed a qualitative method with a case study approach. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis involving village officials responsible for archive management and development program implementation. The results reveal that archive management has not been optimal due to limited human resources, inadequate facilities, and minimal use of information technology. Despite these limitations, village officials show readiness and willingness to adopt a simple and user-friendly archive management information system tailored to the village’s social and institutional capacity. These findings indicate that the development of archive information systems requires not only technical solutions but also attention to social, institutional, and capacity-building aspects.

Sustainable tourism village development requires effective multi-party collaboration between government, private sector, and communities. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Collaborative Governance in the Bakti BCA Program as a reference for accelerating village tourism in Tuban Regency. The research method used is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis at four assisted locations namely Bektiharjo Tourism Village, Kelapa Beach, Geger Tourism Village, and Sowan Beach. The results showed that the Bakti BCA Program has successfully implemented Collaborative Governance principles through inclusive multi-stakeholder involvement, formal and structured collaboration processes, consensus-based decision making, and shared value creation. The program had a significant positive impact with a 428% increase in total tourist visits, 559% growth in MSMEs, and 156% increase in community income during the 2021-2024 period. The collaboration between PT Bank Central Asia Tbk, Tuban Regency Government, and local communities can serve as a reference model for sustainable tourism village development in other regions with strengthening self-reliance strategies for long-term sustainability.

Participatory village development planning is often treated as a technical-administrative routine. In practice, however, planning is inseparable from political dynamics that shape who participates, whose interests prevail, and how scarce resources are allocated. This community empowerment program (PKM) in Kedung Udi Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, East Java, aimed to strengthen village governance by enhancing the capacity of village officials and community representatives to design and facilitate participatory planning while explicitly addressing the political dimension of planning. The main intervention was a workshop conducted on 22 August 2025, preceded by coordination and situational observation. Workshop modules emphasized: (1) planning as a political decision; (2) navigating dual arenas: formal (Musdes/Musrenbang and RPJMDes, RKPDes, APBDes) and informal (elite networks and gatekeeping); (3) multi-level contestation and policy alignment; and (4) practical tools, including power–interest mapping, programmatic agreements, program tagging for alignment with district planning documents, and transparency/anti elite capture mechanisms. The program resulted in improved participant literacy regarding power relations in planning and produced a follow-up action plan oriented toward institutional advocacy, continuous social control, and routine capacity reinforcement through a university and village partnership.

This study aims to analyze the optimization of the use of Village Funds in efforts to develop Pethung Park tourism in Belik Village, Trawas District, Mojokerto Regency, using  the New Public Governance (NPG) theoretical approach  from Osborne and Gabler. NPG theory emphasizes the importance of collaboration, participation, networking, decentralization, as well as transparency and accountability in public governance. This study uses a qualitative descriptive method by collecting data through interviews, observations, and documentation involving the village government, BUMDes, Pokdarwis, and the local community. The results of the study show that the Belik Village government has succeeded in making optimal use of the Village Fund as an instrument of local economic development and a means of community empowerment. The Village Fund is directed to tourism infrastructure development, human resource training, and digital-based tourism promotion. Collaboration between village governments, communities, and the private sector through BUMDes and Pokdarwis is able to create participatory and sustainable development governance. The real impact can be seen from the increase in the number of tourist visits, the growth of MSMEs, and the increase in the village's original income. This study concludes that NPG-based governance practices in Belik Village have resulted in development effectiveness and strengthened village economic independence. The results of this study can be a model for other villages in implementing the management of Village Funds for the tourism sector based on collaboration and community participation towards sustainable village development.

One of Indonesia’s key strategies for generating foreign exchange is the development of Tourism Villages. A Tourism Village refers to a rural area that is utilized as a recreational destination due to its natural beauty, cultural uniqueness, and local attractions that appeal to tourists. The development of Tourism Villages inevitably involves the Village Government as the main authority in village administration. Tourism Village development is an integral part of community empowerment, as it encourages local residents to actively participate in village development activities. Through effective empowerment programs, the Village Government can enhance community capacity, increase economic opportunities, and strengthen local potential in a sustainable manner. This study employs a qualitative research approach. The qualitative research process involves several important stages, including formulating research questions, applying appropriate research procedures, collecting specific data from participants, analyzing data inductively from particular themes to broader patterns, and interpreting the meaning of the findings. Using this approach, the study reveals that the role of the Village Government is crucial in planning, managing, and supporting Tourism Village development. Strong leadership, community involvement, and strategic empowerment initiatives are essential factors in ensuring the successful and sustainable development of Tourism Villages in Indonesia.

The community service program in Purworejo Village, Sragi District, Pekalongan Regency, was implemented to enhance the capacity of local MSME actors in utilizing digital technology as a modern marketing tool. The program adopted a participatory approach involving youth organizations, business actors, village authorities, and the implementation team in every stage of the activity. Assistance included field observation, data collection, content development training, and the creation of a dedicated MSME website as a shared promotional platform. The results indicate significant social changes within the community, including improved digital literacy, stronger awareness of the importance of technology-based marketing, the emergence of local youth as digital facilitators, and the development of collaborative working patterns in managing digital media. These findings reinforce that participatory-based mentoring can strengthen community capacity in adopting technology, consistent with theoretical perspectives that position the community as key agents of local development. Therefore, the program not only produced a functional digital product in the form of an MSME website but also laid the foundation for a more adaptive, competitive, and sustainable village economic ecosystem..

Good governance is the key to successful village development in achieving community welfare. This study examines the implementation of good governance principles in development planning of Patemon Village, Pakusari District, Jember Regency, focusing on accountability, transparency, and community participation. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, this study collected data through in-depth interviews with the Village Secretary and active community members. Data analysis employed Miles and Huberman technique. The results reveal that Patemon Village has implemented good governance mechanisms in a structured manner, yet faces significant challenges. Accountability operates through routine reporting to the Inspectorate, but accessibility to detailed information for the community remains limited. Transparency is manifested through village deliberations and budget banners, but the information is general with limited reach. Community participation is conducted through tiered deliberations, but remains unequal with priority misalignments due to budget constraints. This study recommends developing a more accessible reporting system, optimizing information technology for transparency, strengthening inclusive participation mechanisms, enhancing village officials' capacity, and implementing impact-oriented supervision to strengthen effective and participatory village governance.

This article examines the operational management model of villages in Garut Regency, West Java, by emphasizing four key dimensions: governance, digital innovation, community participation, and the optimization of local resources. The study explores how the integration of participatory governance, technological innovation, and local potential can strengthen the effectiveness of village development and build an adaptive, sustainable governance system in the era of digital transformation. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, the research analyzes scientific publications and policy documents sourced from international databases such as Scopus and Web of Science, as well as national references including the 2025–2030 Garut Regency Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) and reports from the Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration. From an initial pool of 126 publications, 32 primary sources were examined through thematic coding to identify patterns, relationships, and key insights related to village governance, multi-actor collaboration, and public service digitalization. The findings reveal that good governance enhances transparency and accountability, digital innovation improves efficiency and data-driven decision-making, community participation strengthens social legitimacy, and the optimization of local resources supports sustainable economic value creation. These elements form the “Integrative Operational Management Model for Garut Villages,” which emphasizes adaptive collaboration and data-based management. The study also proposes practical strategies related to digital capacity-building, participatory planning, and applied research.

Village-Owned Enterprises are pivotal in driving village development through sustainable management of local resources. This study analyzes the management of Unggul Bahtera BUMDes in Babakan Village, Banyumas Regency, focusing on planning, organizing, implementation, and evaluation, as well as the factors that support and hinder its progress. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were gathered through interviews, observations, and documentation. The findings reveal that while BUMDes Unggul Bahtera has demonstrated effective planning and implementation, marked by participatory strategies and strong institutional coordination, it faces challenges in evaluation, particularly in enhancing supervision and reporting mechanisms. Key supporting factors include strong village government backing and active community participation, whereas limitations in human resources and business capital pose significant challenges. This research provides valuable insights into the management of BUMDes and highlights the importance of addressing evaluation gaps to ensure long-term sustainability. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for other villages in managing BUMDes more professionally and sustainably, promoting inclusive economic development. By identifying best practices and areas for improvement, this study contributes to enhancing the role of BUMDes in fostering rural economic growth and community empowerment. Ultimately, it offers practical recommendations for policymakers and practitioners seeking to optimize BUMDes performance.

This research aims to develop a digital-based governance model for village finance to support the realization of a Smart and Green Village. The study analyzes how digital transformation in village finance management can increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency, while promoting sustainability-oriented budgeting and environmental practices. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was used to identify, evaluate, and synthesize scientific publications from 2022 to 2025, accessed through reputable databases such as ScienceDirect, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, SAGE, ACM, and IEEE. The review focused on topics including digital governance in villages, digital public finance, smart village development, green budgeting, environmental sustainability, and rural digital transformation. Findings indicate that digital-based village finance governance enhances administrative efficiency, strengthens budget transparency through real-time monitoring, minimizes financial deviation risks, and boosts public participation in fiscal accountability. Integrating digital systems with green budgeting features enables the prioritization of sustainable programs, such as renewable energy, waste management, climate change mitigation, and green infrastructure development. The study suggests a comprehensive digital-based governance model that includes e-budgeting, e-accounting, digital payment systems, public transparency dashboards, and environmental performance indicators to support the implementation of a Smart and Green Village. This research offers strategic insights for village governments, policymakers, and practitioners on the importance of adopting digital governance tools to improve financial management and strengthen sustainable development at the local level.

This study aims to formulate an integrative conceptual framework regarding the role of research methods in the formation of evidence-based village policy (EBP). The main focus is how qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research can be used to produce more inclusive, transparent, and accountable policies in the context of village development in Indonesia. This study uses a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach to scientific publications indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, and SINTA for the period 2015–2025. The literature synthesis shows that research methods play a crucial role in identifying village community needs, improving data quality, and strengthening accountability in the policy formulation process. The EBP approach has been shown to encourage citizen participation, increase transparency in village fund allocation, and minimize the dominance of short-term political interests. However, its implementation faces challenges such as limited capacity of village officials, inadequate data infrastructure, and low policy literacy at the local level. These findings are relevant for strengthening village capacity in managing development funds, developing policies based on the real needs of residents, and promoting social accountability. This article makes a new contribution to the local public policy literature by emphasizing the importance of research as an instrument for strengthening village governance.

This Development Project aims to analyze and formulate strategies for improving the performance of Human Resources (HR) among village officials in the Pangkalan Lunang Village Government by applying the SWOT analysis approach. The performance of village officials plays a crucial role in implementing various village development programs, as they serve as the front line in carrying out government policies. This project employs a qualitative method with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies. The SWOT analysis results indicate that village officials in Pangkalan Lunang Village possess several strengths, such as high dedication and a strong understanding of their duties and responsibilities. However, they also face weaknesses such as limited training opportunities and low managerial capacity. The analysis further reveals several opportunities that can be leveraged, including government policy support and available training programs, as well as challenges like low community participation in village development activities. Based on these findings, this Development Project proposes strategies to enhance the performance of village officials, including capacity building through regular training, increasing community participation, and strengthening coordination among related institutions. It is expected that the proposed strategies will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of village officials’ performance in supporting development in Pangkalan Lunang Village.

This study aims to explore the impact of Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) governance on village economic independence, with a case study in BUMDes Dadirejo, Bandungrejo Village, Bayan District, Purworejo Regency. The focus of this study is to determine the extent to which good governance principles can encourage increased village economic independence, particularly in terms of increasing Locally-Owned Income (PADes) and empowering village communities. This study uses a quantitative descriptive-verification approach, involving 60 respondents consisting of village officials, BUMDes managers, and community representatives. Data collected through questionnaires, interviews, and documentation were analyzed using validity, reliability, correlation, and regression tests using SPSS. The results show that good BUMDes governance has a positive and significant influence on village economic independence. The application of the principles of transparency, accountability, participation, responsibility, and institutional independence in BUMDes contributes to increasing local economic capacity and community participation in village development. These findings confirm that BUMDes management based on the principles of good governance can be a major catalyst in achieving sustainable rural development and improving the welfare of village communities.

This study aims to formulate strategies for developing Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) through the utilization of natural resources in the durian plantation sector in Dahai Village, Paringin District, Balangan Regency. The research employed a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving village officials, BUMDes managers, village facilitators, and community members as informants. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document analysis, and then analyzed thematically using descriptive methods. The findings indicate that BUMDes Dahai Maju Berkarya holds strategic potential in developing durian plantations, with positive feasibility projections in market, technical, managerial, and financial aspects. Furthermore, the mentoring process improved human resource capacity and community participation, although challenges remain in terms of capital, technical expertise, and digital marketing needs. The study concludes that durian plantation development through BUMDes is feasible and can enhance community welfare while strengthening local economic independence. Practical implications highlight the need for financial support and external partnerships, while theoretical contributions enrich the literature on village development based on local potential with a focus on specific commodities.

This study aims to analyze the role of village heads in improving development in Darmorpis Village, Samofa District, Biak Numfor Regency. Village administration, as the spearhead of government administration, plays an important role in realizing public services, community empowerment, and sustainable development. This study uses qualitative methods with data collection techniques through interviews, observation, and literature study. The results show that the village head plays a strategic role in leading and mobilizing all elements of society, including traditional leaders, religious leaders, village officials, and the general public, to actively participate in development. The village head's leadership emphasizes not only administrative aspects but also service, motivation, work discipline, and capacity building for village officials. The synergy between leadership and community participation proved to be a key factor in the success of the development program in Darmorpis Village. However, this study also found obstacles in the form of a lack of coordination regarding the implementation of assistance programs from the local government, which had an impact on the community's perception of the effectiveness of development. Thus, it can be concluded that the success of village development is largely determined by the visionary leadership of the village head and the collective support of the community.

Counseling on Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS) in schools is an important step in instilling the habit of maintaining personal hygiene from an early age. This Real Work Lecture program is carried out with the aim of increasing students' understanding and awareness of the importance of PHBS, especially through the habit of washing hands with soap and brushing their teeth in the right way. The activity took place at the Sait Buttu Saribu Village Development Private Junior High School, Pamatang Sidamanik District, Simalungun Regency, using counseling, demonstration, and direct practice methods. This program involved six students, two acted as presenters and four others as companions, as well as all grade IX students as participants. In addition to providing materials and practices, this activity also encourages active participation of students through question and answer sessions and discussions on the importance of maintaining personal health and the surrounding environment. With direct involvement, students not only understand theory, but are also able to apply clean and healthy behaviors in daily life. The results of the activity showed that students were able to re-practice the material given, including the stages of washing hands and brushing their teeth correctly. It is hoped that through this activity, students can implement PHBS in a sustainable manner at school and at home, as well as become an example in encouraging a healthy living culture in the surrounding environment. This program is also expected to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of public health in general through healthy living habits from school age.