Navigating the promise and perils of village autonomy: Insights from Kepulauan Meranti, Indonesia

Result code in IS VaVaI

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Result on the web

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DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.37905/drsj.v3i2.82" target="_blank" >10.37905/drsj.v3i2.82</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Navigating the promise and perils of village autonomy: Insights from Kepulauan Meranti, Indonesia

Original language description

This study investigates the impact of village autonomy on rural development in Indonesia which focuses on the implementation of Village Law No. 6/2014. The objective of this research includes: (1) analyzing the implementation of decentralization in rural Indonesia through Village Law No. 6/2014, (2) assessing the effects of village autonomy on rural development, and (3) identifying factors mediating the relationship between village autonomy and rural development. This research further uses a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative analysis and field observations. This study evaluates key variables such as resource allocation, access to services, participation, social cohesion, and economic opportunities. Results of the study indicates that village autonomy, particularly access to services and economic opportunities, significantly influences rural development. Village Law No. 6/2014 has empowered local government through increased decision-making authority, financial allocation, and community participation. However, challenges such as reliance on intergovernmental transfers, limited administrative capacity, and government inefficiencies hinder its full potential. This study identifies institutional environments and local governance practices as critical mediators, emphasizing the need for transparency, participatory planning, and capacity building. Additionally, the cash-for-work program (Padat Karya Tunai - PKT) is highlighted as a complementary strategy to enhance rural livelihoods and infrastructure. This research concludes that integrating PKT with village autonomy policies can foster inclusive and sustainable rural development. Recommendations include expanding PKT, improving governance mechanisms, and ensuring equitable resource distribution to address underdevelopment in rural Indonesia. These findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to design more effective governance frameworks and targeted interventions which support equitable growth and resilience in rural communities.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

J_ost - Miscellaneous article in a specialist periodical

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50701 - Cultural and economic geography

Project

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Continuities

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach<br>I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Name of the periodical

Dynamics of Rural Society Journal

ISSN

2987-0844

e-ISSN

2987-0844

Volume of the periodical

3

Issue of the periodical within the volume

2

Country of publishing house

ID - INDONESIA

Number of pages

17

Pages from-to

93-109

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EID of the result in the Scopus database

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