All communities in Indonesia have now adopted Village Law No. 6 of 2014, which was signed into law four years ago. There have, of course, been many changes and dynamics of change in the villages over this time period. It’s important to note that the Village Law is not the only answer to community development, but we believe that it is an important stepping stone on the path to building a village that is autonomous, democratic, and successful.
At the very least, the Village Law offers an alternative to city-centric growth. Villages are the most concentrated areas of poverty and underdevelopment because of their central location in the distribution of people. Over three-fourths of Indonesia’s 37 million impoverished people live in rural areas, with over two-thirds of them farming. As a result, the development of villages equates to the eradication of more than half of Indonesia’s poverty. It’s not only about village government and development that this legislation touches on, though.
Village funds have revived the feeling of community in rural areas. Previously, the hamlet was quiet due to the departure of many young people in search of a better life. Now, the contrary is true. Because the money is in the hamlet, there are many young people working there. The village’s economy is based on the movement of $1-2 billion a year. Opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship abound. NTT – Nita Village in Flores’ Sikka Regency has been my home for a while. This hamlet won the national village competition in 2016 and was given the title of champion. Community members get the advantages of well-managed village money in this area.
This ministry’s openness to additional aspects that enhance the oversight of village fund management is also remarkable.. As part of its role as custodian of village revenues, the ministry works with local religious organizations. The Evangelical Christian Church of Timor and the PDTT Ministry of Villages signed an MoU on October 21st, 2017. This kind of cooperation is critical if the town wants to keep its finances safe.
Reference: Eko P Sandjojo. 2018. RURAL EKOnomics II. Meyakini Desa Mau & Mampu Membangun. Bagian Informasi dan Pelayanan Pengaduan, Biro Humas dan Kerjasama Kementerian Desa, Pembangunan Daerah Tertinggal, dan Transmigrasi. Jakarta.
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