The dynamics of the relationship between the Kotaagung Village government and the farmers group in the practice of Saemaul Undong values

Azis Ahmad; Imam Mahmud

doi:10.55942/pssj.v5i7.522

Authors

Azis Ahmad Universitas Lampung https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6112-5711
Imam Mahmud Universitas Lampung https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0235-7537

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55942/pssj.v5i7.522

Keywords:

Saemaul Undong, Farmer groups, Village government, Power relations, Village development, Local collaboration, Food security

Abstract

This study examines the dynamics of the relationship between the Kotaagung Village Government and farmer groups in adopting and implementing Saemaul Undong values as a community-based development strategy. Values such as independence, hard work, and solidarity serve as normative frameworks for interactions between state actors at the local level and farmer communities in efforts to improve food security and village welfare. Using a qualitative descriptive approach and data collection techniques, including in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and documentary studies, this study found that the relationship between the village government and farmer groups is dynamic and influenced by factors such as local leadership, institutional capacity, patterns of communication, and social trust. Despite challenges in terms of program consistency and the active participation of farmers and their groups, the practice of Saemaul Undong values successfully facilitates more productive collaboration in the planning and implementation of collective agricultural activities. This study recommends strengthening collaborative governance based on local transformative values as a foundation for sustainable village development in Indonesia.

Author Biographies

Azis Ahmad, Universitas Lampung

Azis Ahmad is a lecturer in the Department of Government Studies, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Lampung University, Indonesia. He has contributed to this field through his research on village governance, good local governance, and community empowerment. Ahmad's work has been published in leading journals, demonstrating his growing influence in the field of government studies in Indonesia. His research interests include village governance studies, good local governance, and community empowerment.

Imam Mahmud, Universitas Lampung

Imam Mahmud is a young lecturer and researcher in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Lampung, Indonesia. His expertise includes community empowerment and social networking. With a growing research portfolio and active involvement in studies of community empowerment and social networking, Mahmud is establishing himself as a promising researcher in the field of sociology in Indonesia.

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