Community Participation in Local Governance and Its Impact on Social Welfare Development in Coastal Communities of Bulukumba Regency
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https://doi.org/10.37899/np-ijpwpp.v1i1.25Keywords:
Community Participation, Local Governance, Social Welfare DevelopmentAbstract
Community participation has increasingly been recognized as a fundamental element of effective local governance and sustainable social welfare development. This study examines the forms of community participation in local governance and its impact on social welfare development in the coastal communities of Bulukumba Regency, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case study approach, the research explores how local residents engage in governance processes and how such participation contributes to improving social welfare outcomes. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis involving village officials, community leaders, fishermen, women’s groups, youth representatives, and other relevant stakeholders. The findings reveal that community participation occurs through various mechanisms, including involvement in development planning, implementation of community programs, monitoring and evaluation activities, and participation in local organizations. The study identifies several factors that support participation, such as inclusive leadership, strong social capital, transparency, effective communication, and active community institutions. However, participation is constrained by limited educational capacity, economic pressures, unequal access to information, and the influence of local elites. Furthermore, the findings demonstrate that community participation positively contributes to social welfare development by improving economic opportunities, enhancing access to public services, strengthening social cohesion, increasing community empowerment, and fostering trust in local government institutions. The study also highlights the reciprocal relationship between participation and welfare, where improved welfare conditions encourage greater civic engagement. Theoretically, this research contributes to the literature on participatory governance by emphasizing the role of social capital in strengthening local governance processes in coastal communities. Practically, the findings suggest that strengthening participatory mechanisms is essential for achieving inclusive, responsive, and sustainable social welfare development in coastal regions.
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