Education of Exemplarity in Building Inclusive Villages

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to describe the conscious and planned efforts undertaken by the Village Government together with the Village Deliberation Agency (BPD) and the community elements of Sawangan Wetan Village, Patikraja District, Banyumas Regency, Central Java Province, in striving to transform themselves into an inclusive village. This research employs a qualitative research approach with a descriptive method. Data collection techniques include observation, interviews, and documentation. The findings of this paper indicate that education of exemplarity in realizing inclusive villages must be carried out simultaneously by all parties involved in the village, including the Village Government, BPD, village institutions, and community elements. Exemplary education as an effort to achieve inclusive villages in Sawangan Wetan Village should begin with the example set by the Head of Village. The Head of Village is the highest leader of the village who must provide the best examples in terms of mindset, attitude, and actions in village development and community empowerment activities. The purpose of setting these examples is to inspire and motivate the Village Apparatus, BPD, and community elements to emulate the working pattern of the Head of Village. Therefore, the conclusion drawn from the education of exemplarity in realizing inclusive villages in Sawangan Wetan Village is that the initiative must begin with continuous exemplary leadership from the Head of Village, who is the highest leader in the village. These examples should then serve as inspiration and be emulated by other village elements to collectively build the village.