The development of information and communication technology (ICT) has changed governance in Indonesia, driving digital transformation to improve public services, transparency, and accountability. In this context, the Regional Civil Service Agency (BKD) of the Riau Islands Province plays an important role in developing the digital competence of the State Civil Apparatus (ASN). This study aims to identify the strategies implemented by BKD in developing ASN digital competence and the challenges faced during implementation. The research method used is a qualitative approach with a case study design, involving in-depth observation interviews. The results of the study indicate that although various strategies have been implemented, challenges such as the digital literacy gap between generations, infrastructure constraints, and cultural resistance are still significant obstacles. Recommendations for improving the development of ASN digital competence include improving IT infrastructure, ongoing training programs, and strengthening regulations. This study is expected to provide an empirical overview and recommendations to accelerate digital transformation in the local government environment.
 

The election supervision function is the authority of Bawaslu, thus Bawaslu needs participatory supervision. The participatory supervision carried out by Bawaslu is by involving community groups such as NGOs, and other organizations. Therefore, Bawaslu Bintan formed Saka Adhyasta Pemilu to assist in overseeing the implementation of elections and following up on violations that occur. This study aims to evaluate the quality of participatory supervision carried out by Saka Adhyasta Pemilu in the 2024 elections in Bintan Regency. The research method used is qualitative with data collection through interviews, field notes, and official documents. There are 4 indicators of participatory supervision according to Pasaribu (2011), namely monitoring, inspection, guidance and direction, and correction. The results showed that the indicators of monitoring, inspection, and correction were still not effective, as seen from the lack of violation reports submitted to Bawaslu by Saka Adhyasta Pemilu. However, in the guidance and direction indicator, it has proven effective because Bawaslu has provided education on monitoring and preventing disputed violations in the 2024 elections in Bintan Regency. The factors that make participatory supervision carried out by Saka Adhyasta Pemilu not run well are because of their young age, lack of critical attitude, lack of experience and minimal knowledge of elections.

The implementation of democracy at the village level can be proof that political development in Indonesia has developed rapidly by involving local communities, so that they are able to carry out the functions of regional government power in order to achieve the goal of advancing and prospering people's lives. Non-voting behavior are a group of people who are unwilling and negligent in giving their voting rights in elections for various reasons, whether in legislative elections, regional elections, presidential elections or village head elections. Non-voting behavior are also called blanks or abstentions in elections that are limited to an organization, company or institution. Voter absence at an election is closely related to voter dissatisfaction or satisfaction. In Kote Village, non-voting behavior has a large number compared to other villages in Singkep Pesisir District. The existence of this phenomenon certainly has a cause for non-voting behavior by the Kote Village Community. The aim of this research is to determine the factors causing non-voting behavior in Kote Village, Lingga Regency and the main factors causing non-voting behavior in Kote Village, Lingga Regency. The research method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. Data collection was carried out through interviews with several informants who were related to the research. The results of the research show that the non-voting behavior carried out by the people of Kote Village is caused by several things, namely the attitude of the community who are less concerned about the ongoing Village Head Election which is based on the lack of influence of the Village Head Election on the community. Some communities find it difficult to contribute to village policy making and do not understand the ongoing village election system. Apart from that, there are people who believe that the Village Head candidate they support will win or lose in the ongoing Village Head Election so they feel there is no need to come to vote. However, the reason why most people in Kote Village do not vote is because of work factors that cannot be left behind due to economic needs and educational factors, especially students who study outside the area and are unable to return to Kote Village to carry out the Village Head election.