The good governance of community development based on hamlet system: a case study in Condongcatur village, Indonesia

Abstract

This research emphasises the understanding of the good governance of Condongcatur village as the first village in Indonesia that led to successful Hamlet-based community development. This study was conducted by qualitative approach research as well as data collected by literature study, observation, and interviews. Primary and secondary data are integrated into the content analysis. Data validity was assessed using credibility, transferability, and conformability tests. The case studies were conducted in Condongcatur village. The results showed that the policies were very effective, efficient, and right on target because the focus of development was adjusted to the needs of the community at the Hamlet level. The constraints of each Hamlet were various levels of knowledge, the program, implementation accuracy, and accountability. This study has captured the best practice of Hamlet-based community development in Condongcatur village that might be adopted and implemented in other regions in Indonesia.