Transformation of village governance through digital database system: Participatory action research approach in Battembat village
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https://doi.org/10.20414/transformasi.v21i1.13750Keywords:
Participatory Action Research (PAR), geospatial mapping, digital database system, rural governanceAbstract
[Bahasa]: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk merancang dan mengimplementasikan Sistem Basis Data Digital (DDS) menggunakan pendekatan Participatory Action Research (PAR) di Desa Battembat, Kecamatan Tengah Tani, Kabupaten Cirebon. DDS berfungsi sebagai alat yang efektif untuk pengambilan keputusan berbasis bukti, meningkatkan efisiensi pengelolaan sumber daya di tingkat desa. Penelitian ini mengadopsi metodologi PAR empat siklus: pengumpulan data awal, pengembangan sistem, uji coba dan evaluasi, dan sistematisasi akhir. Keterlibatan aktif pemangku kepentingan lokal, termasuk pejabat pemerintah dan anggota masyarakat, ditekankan untuk memastikan keberlanjutan sistem. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa DDS meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat akan pentingnya data digital, mempercepat proses pengambilan keputusan, dan mendorong peluang kewirausahaan berbasis data. Selain itu, sistem ini meningkatkan transparansi dan akuntabilitas dalam tata kelola desa. Penelitian ini berkontribusi pada literatur tentang sistem informasi pedesaan, menggarisbawahi pentingnya metode partisipatif dalam implementasi teknologi lokal. Temuan penelitian ini menyoroti potensi DDS untuk mengubah tata kelola pedesaan, mendukung pembangunan yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif. DDS memberikan dampak positif terhadap peningkatan partisipasi warga dan akses ekonomi lokal, namun tantangan utama meliputi keterbatasan literasi digital, resistensi perubahan, dan ketersediaan infrastruktur teknologi. Penelitian ini merekomenda-sikan pelatihan lebih lanjut dan pengembangan kapasitas bagi para pemangku kepentingan untuk mengoptimalkan penggunaan DDS dan memastikan fungsionalitas jangka panjangnya. Secara keseluruhan, studi ini menekankan pentingnya mengintegrasikan inovasi digital dengan pendekatan partisipatif untuk mengatasi tantangan tata kelola di daerah pedesaan.
Kata Kunci: Participatory Action Research (PAR), pemetaan geospasial, sistem basis data digital, tata kelola pedesaan.
[English]: This study aims to design and implement a Digital Database System (DDS) using a Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach in Battembat Village, Tengah Tani District, Cirebon Regency. The DDS serves as an effective tool for evidence-based decision-making, enhancing resource management efficiency at the village level. The research adopts a four-cycle PAR methodology: initial data collection, system development, trial and evaluation, and final systemization. Active involvement of local stakeholders, including government officials and community members, was emphasized to ensure the system's sustainability. Results demonstrate that DDS improves community awareness of the importance of digital data, accelerates decision-making processes, and fosters data-driven entrepreneurship opportunities. Additionally, the system enhances transparency and accountability in village governance. The study contributes to the literature on rural information systems, underscoring the significance of participatory methods in local technology implementation. The findings highlight the potential of DDS to transform rural governance, supporting sustainable and inclusive development. DDS has a positive impact on increasing citizen participation and local economic access, but major challenges include limited digital literacy, resistance to change, and the availability of technological infrastructure. This research recommends further training and capacity building for stakeholders to optimize DDS usage and ensure long-term functionality. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of integrating digital innovation with participatory approaches to address governance challenges in rural areas.
Keywords: Participatory Action Research (PAR), geospatial mapping, digital database system, rural governance
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