Sustainable Village Development Research Articles

Multidimensional Budgeting as an Effort to Realize Sustainable Village Development

The budget is viewed from various aspects and is not measured only on the achievement of targets. If the budget is adjusted to the unique economic, socio-cultural, and environmental factors of each region, it will be more effective. The term Multidimensional Based Budget will be used from now on to refer to this budget. This study aims to determine the process and effectiveness of multidimensional-based budgeting in achieving sustainable village development. This study uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. The participants in this study were the Village Head, Village Treasurer and Local Communities who were involved in the planning and budgeting process. The results of the study indicate that the Multidimensional Based Budgeting Management is carried out in accordance with the regulations that have been set by government regulations. In carrying out village fund allocation activities, the village government in the Ganra district first held a meeting with the village community to determine a village development plan according to the needs of the community in each village. Multidimensionality in the village government area in the Ganra sub-district has been right on target, the village government in managing village funds has carried out socialization with the community regarding the village fund budget, and the village government in managing village funds has succeeded in managing the village fund budget in accordance with the needs of the community in the village in Ganra sub-district both from the Economic Aspects, Social & Cultural Aspects and Environmental Aspects

Research on the Measurement, Evaluation and Compensation of Traditional Village Residents’ Emotional Perception: A Case of 14 Traditional Villages in Guanzhong Region

Traditional village residents’ emotional perception is a mapping of the man–land relationship in rural areas, which leads to the attitudes and behaviors of the residents. Against the background of previous studies focusing on technical rationality but neglecting the exploration of “human” emotional factors, it is crucial to carry out research on the traditional village residents’ emotional perception to promote people-centered rural development of high quality. The paper selected 123 residents from 14 traditional villages in Guanzhong region and constructs an evaluation index system which includes three dimensions based on the logical framework of “spiritual attachment-functional dependence-developmental cognition”. Next, the questionnaire method was used to collect data and the empirical analysis was conducted using the obstacle degree model and the network analysis model. The research shows that: (1) the overall level of the traditional village residents’ emotional perception is in the middle-upper class and there are significant differences, and there is a non-equilibrium in different evaluation dimensions. (2) The main obstacle to the improvement of the level of traditional village residents’ emotional perception is perception of development, followed by the sense of belonging, and the sense of happiness has a greater supportive role. (3) “Sustainable development of the village” (D-07) is the central node of the network analysis model of traditional village residents’ emotional perception. Meanwhile, the nodes “willingness to live” (G-02) and “basic rights are guaranteed” (X-10) are the central nodes of the sub-networks of sense of belonging and sense of happiness. (4) The residents’ education level and the frequency of community participation have a significant positive effect on their emotional perception level. Finally, the paper explores the dynamic compensation mechanism of traditional village residents’ emotional perception. Our results provide policy guidance for achieving sustainable development of traditional villages.

DISHARMONY AND STRUGGLE: MANAGEMENT AND MOBILIZATION OF DIGITAL-BASED ECONOMIC RESOURCES IN TOURIST VILLAGE

The development of digital platforms has not fully reached tourist villages optimally, apart from the fact that their management still contains conflicts of interest between stakeholders. This research examines the role of community empowerment, implementation of sustainable village development programs, and implementation of digital platforms on the management and mobilization of economic resources. The research type is quantitative and the population consists of 8.402 people in Sudaji tourist village, Buleleng-Bali. A total of 110 people were used as samples (village heads, pokdarwis, traditional kelian, and the community) with a random sampling technique using the Slovin formula. Data collection uses a questionnaire with a Likert scale. The results show that the community empowerment variable does not affect the mobilization of economic resources. In contrast, the sustainable development variable shows different results where it significantly positively impacts the mobilization of economic resources. Finally, the digital platform implementation variable does not affect the mobilization of economic resources. This research focuses on the interests of the community as stakeholders so that they can access economic resources optimally and have an impact so that they can empower them with their capacity to increase economic independence while meeting their basic needs so that they become resource literate with the digital world and sustainable villages can be realized.

Evolutionary characteristics of sloping cultivated land under functional diversification in mountain areas: A case of Fengjie County, China

With the rapid development of urbanization and industrialization, the rural functions in China's mountainous regions have tended to diversify, and the use of sloping cultivated land has also evolved. Exploring the coupling relationship between rural functional diversification and the evolution of sloping cultivated land is of great significance to the protection of cultivated land in mountainous areas and the sustainable development of villages. We constructed a theoretical framework to analyze the interaction between rural functional diversification and the evolution of sloping cultivated land and then verified it with Fengjie County, China. Our research results show that: the overall agricultural production function, industrial production function, leisure and tourism function, social security function, and ecological conservation function of Fengjie County continue to develop, and the diversification level of rural functions has been enhanced. The high density value areas of sloping cultivated land were more dispersed, and the area of sloping cultivated land showed a decreasing trend. The coupling coordination degree between rural functional diversification and the evolution of gentle sloping cultivated land showed a downward trend, and the ecological economic level of gentle sloping cultivated land decreased. The coupling coordination value with steep sloping cultivated land and sharp steep sloping cultivated land showed a firstly decreasing and then increasing trend, and the ecological economic level of the two kinds of cultivated land increased. The study area can be summarized into four coupling modes and different development strategies should be adopted for different coupling modes. These research methods and findings can provide a reference value for the optimal utilization of sloping cultivated land resources in other mountainous areas.

Study on spatial form evolution of traditional villages in Jiuguan under the influence of historic transportation network

Traditional villages are China's cultural heritage resources; they carry rich historical and cultural information and have important historical significance and cultural value. Studying their spatial forms can suggest new ideas for the protection of traditional villages. The spatial configuration of traditional villages is shaped by a complex interplay of natural geography, socio-economic factors, transportation infrastructure, and essential facilities. Various developmental scenarios lead to diverse spatial development patterns, each demonstrating unique dynamic characteristics throughout its evolution. This article focuses on the exploration of the spatial morphology of Jiuguan Village, located along the Jingxing Ancient Post Road. By using kernel density analysis, space syntax, spatial form index, and so on, the spatial form of Jiuguan Village was studied from three aspects: public facilities clustering degree, road system, and spatial form index. Through a hierarchical approach involving points, lines, and planes, our study unveils the multifaceted influence of transportation factors on the village's historical development and its dynamic adaptive attributes within the context of traditional village spatial morphology. The results indicated that the location advantage of traffic is the driving force behind land expansion. Secondly, the areas with high traffic accessibility tend to be public spaces in villages. Third, the change in the transportation market will lead to a change in village land use functions. Finally, the renewal of transportation modes will change the spatial scale of the village. This research offers a deeper comprehension of the historical context surrounding traditional villages and provides a scientifically guided framework for heritage preservation and sustainable village development.

Identification of the Potential for Development of the Smart Village Concept in Sungai Buaya Village, Pemulutan District, Ogan Ilir Regency

This research was carried out with the aim of identifying the potential for developing the smart village concept in Sungai crocodile village, Pemulutan sub-district, Ogan Ilir district. Then the results of the analysis and findings in the field from this research show that the potential of Sungai crocodile village is optimal enough to develop from the status of progress and independence of "Developing" to "Advanced". This is based on analysis according to indicators according to Rachmawati in developing a more appropriate Smart village concept, namely 1. Smart government (smart governance), 2. Smart society (smart community), 3. Smart economy (smart economy) , and 4. Smart environment. The results of the research and discussion have shown that the conclusion obtained is that the Sungai crocodile village has quite optimal potential to develop from the status of progress and independence of "Developing" to "Advanced". There are several findings obtained during research, including the smart village concept which has been proposed to the government for a long time, in fact it does not match what exists on the ground, the reality is that this concept should be promoted to realize sustainable village development, in fact this concept is not the basis for current government programs. This public ignorance of this concept is enough proof of how far this concept has been developed.

Cultural landscape resilience evaluation of Great Wall Villages: A case study of three villages in Chicheng County.

The Great Wall Villages (GWVs) are linked to the Great Wall in history, culture, and ecology. The cultural landscape resilience of Great Wall Villages (CLRGWVs) is distinctly significant. However, it is influenced by urbanization, pollution, and a lack of awareness of cultural landscape protection. Therefore, conservation and development practices still lack scientific strategies and guidance. This study proposes a new assessment system to quantify CLRGWVs, an analysis of the main influencing factors of resilience, and optimization paths to maintain sustainable development. Based on the socio-ecological system, this research designed the assessment with three criteria, eleven factors, and thirty-three indexes from the perspective of CLRGWVs. Furthermore, a demonstration test was constructed in Ningyuanbao Village, Dushikou Village, and Longmensuo Village in Chicheng County, Hebei Province, China. The results showed that there is some disparity between the three GWVs, with the resilience score of Dushikou Village being the highest in terms of resistance and learning. In contrast, Ningyuanbao Village's resilience score is the lowest since resistance, recovery, and learning capacity are lower than in Dushikou and Longmensuo. Some influencing factors were found to be highly related to adaptive capacity. Lastly, some low-resilience aspects were identified as critical improvement targets for which corresponding optimization strategies should be proposed. This could be applied to streamline resilience optimization paths according to local conditions. This paper provides new ideas and directions for dealing with the sustainable development of villages and the conservation of cultural landscapes. It will also help villages deal with the relationship between socio-economic development and the conservation of cultural landscapes.

Community Participation in Village Development

The aim of this research is as follows: To describe and analyze community participation in the context of community social reality in the process of planning,implementing, utilizing and evaluating/reporting village development in Wandanpuro Village, Bululawang District, Malang Regency and to describe and analyze the factors that supporting and inhibiting community participation in the context of community social reality in the process of planning, implementing, utilizing and evaluating/reporting village development in Wandanpuro Village, Bululawang District, Malang Regency. This research uses qualitative and descriptive research methods. Data analysis techniques include data condensation, data presentation and verification (drawing conclusions). Research findings show that active community participation is the key to the success of effective and sustainable village development, in accordance with the needs and aspirations of residents. In Wandanpuro Village, participation in the Village Deliberation forum and Village Development Planning Deliberation shows the importance of community involvement in decision making, benefit generation and evaluation. This participation increases accountability, transparency and quality of development. Supporting factors for community participation include government support, financing institutions, infrastructure, strong local leadership, community awareness, local resources, and social cohesion. Meanwhile, inhibiting factors include lack of socialization, transparency, information, involvement of community leaders, coordination, budget, training, incentives, and access to information and technology. Internal factors that hinder include low awareness, interest, sense of belonging, paternalistic culture, education, skills, and the community's economic preoccupation.

Impact of the Perceived Quality of Traditional Villages’ Cultural Landscapes on Tourists’ Loyalty

This study explored the relationship between the perceived quality of cultural landscapes and tourists’ loyalty to traditional villages using structural equation modeling (SEM) by collecting data from 463 tourists in Huangdu Dong Village within China’s Hunan Province. The results reveal that the perceived quality of traditional villages’ cultural landscapes indirectly and significantly affected tourist loyalty; its influence was primarily transmitted through the mediating variable of tourist satisfaction. Meanwhile, no significant difference in loyalty was observed between tourists’ gender, occupation, and place of residence, while age, educational background, and income level had significant effects on loyalty. This study reveals the importance of cultural landscapes in traditional village tourism and provides important ideas for traditional village tourism marketing. In doing so, this study enhances the competitiveness and influence of traditional village tourism and provides theoretical contributions to sustainable village development. 

Analysis of Village Government Institutional Capacity in Strengthening Environmental Resilience

Environmental resilience for sustainable village development is important, however, in general, strengthening environmental resilience has not become a priority for village government. This study aims to analyze how the institutional capacity of the village government can strengthen environmental resilience in Jayakarta village, Bengkulu Tengah. A mixed research approach is utilized, with data gathering conducted via the distribution of quizzes using Google Forms, observation, interviews, and documentation studies. The number of people who filled out the questionnaire was 10 people. The technique of determining the respondents was by means of purposive sampling, that is, those who know about the work procedures of village institutions. The results showed that the institutional capatity of the Jayakarta Village Government, Central Bengkulu was quite good in strengthening environmental resilience through six elements namely, waste management, water quality, climate adaptation, food security, biodiversity, and community involvement.

Village Institutions in Sustainable Village Development

The establishment of a sustainable village development policy in 2020 has changed the role of village development to become a pillar of sustainable national development. The success of implementing sustainable development in villages is the hope of the government to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals at the national level. The key to success in changing the development order in the village lies in adaptive village institutions. This research aims to describe and analyze existing village institutions in Jeneponto Regency in carrying out sustainable village development, using qualitative methods. Sources of research data come from informant information, results of document reviews and various articles related to the research topic. Each data obtained was triangulated and analyzed before being presented in narrative and table form. From the research that has been done, it is known that village institutions in implementing sustainable village development still have deficiencies. Existing formal policies are not in line with the concept of sustainable village development, which shows benefits and reduces the impact of development. Development activities in the development plan have not supported the achievement of sustainable village development. The organizational structure is not directly proportional to the burden of achieving sustainable Village development goals, there is still a lack of human resource capacity, and village partnerships do not create sustainable benefits in improving the village economy

Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Alokasi Dana Desa Terhadap Kesejahteraan Finansial Masyarakat

This research uses qualitative methods to evaluate accountability in the management of Village Fund Allocation (ADD) towards the financial welfare of the community in the Village of West Aceh Regency. This research aims to understand the extent to which community empowerment can be achieved using village funds. The approach used was descriptive qualitative involving 10 informants and data collection techniques including interviews, observation, and documentary studies. The research results show that good cooperation between the government and the community, community empowerment in participating in development programs, and transparency in the use of village funds are key factors in achieving development goals and community empowerment. The discussion underscores the importance of active community participation and accountability in managing village fund allocations to achieve sustainable village development. The policy implications identified include strengthening community participation mechanisms, increasing transparency and accountability in the management of village funds, as well as public education and advocacy to increase community awareness about the importance of empowerment and accountability in village development. The research conclusions emphasize the need to comply with established rules, apply strict village fund management principles, encourage active community participation, good administration, and ensure community institutions function in accordance with their duties and missions. It is hoped that these steps can increase the effectiveness of community empowerment through village fund allocation and have a positive impact on overall village development

Green architecture in tourism sustainable development a case study at Laweyan, Indonesia

ABSTRACT The degradation of local culture is often a consequence of tourist kampung development. However, Laweyan stands out as an example where a tourist village was developed while successfully preserving both the environment and local culture. The research aims to formulate a strategy that promotes a green environment by exploring the potential characteristics of local cultural heritage and emphasizing sustainable preservation. By utilizing an exploratory descriptive method and analyzing the potential and characteristics of the area, the study identified several strategies for developing cultural heritage areas in tourism kampung. These strategies include promoting green communities, establishing green open spaces and infrastructure, implementing green waste management, adopting green transportation, prioritizing green water practices, incorporating green building techniques, and utilizing green energy sources. The implementation of green architecture is one of the key factors for success in sustainable village development. The concept of green architecture involves integrating building design and the environment with the aim of maintaining a balance between quality development and environmental preservation. The successful implementation of these strategies relies on a collaborative social approach that raises awareness and encourages active participation from both the community and the government in preserving the authenticity of the local culture.

Pelatihan Pembukuan Dalam Penjurnalan Dengan Sistem Digital di Desa Sanehen Kabupaten Aceh Tengah

Training in Digital Accounting Journalization in Sanehen Village, Central Aceh Regency: Integration with Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKNT). This research explains the implementation of digital accounting training in Sanehen Village, Central Aceh Regency, as part of the Thematic Real Work Lecture (KKNT) activities. The research aims to enhance the local community's capacity in accounting and journalization through digital technology. The research method involves active collaboration with village stakeholders and the integration of training into KKNT. The training results show an improvement in understanding and efficiency in using digital systems. In the context of KKNT, this training has a positive impact on community development, increasing participants' involvement in sustainable village development. The discussion includes concrete benefits of KKNT integration and challenges faced. In conclusion, digital accounting training not only enhances financial literacy but also contributes to the goals of village development within the KKNT framework. This study provides guidance for similar programs in rural areas facing similar challenges.

Komunikasi Organisasi pada Kemitraan Badan Permusyawaratan Desa dengan Kepala Desa dalam Musyawarah Pembangunan di Ponggang Kecamatan Serangpanjang Kabupaten Subang

The Village Consultative Body (BPD) as a working partner of the village chief has the function of supervising village development, setting budget plans together with the village chief, and receiving community aspirations to support sustainable village development. This partnership is constructed through the perception of organizational communication integrated during the village development planning meeting (musrembang) led by the BPD and the village chief. The aim of this research is to understand the organizational communication of the partnership between the Village Consultative Body (BPD) and the Village Chief in the development deliberations in Ponggang Village, Serangpanjang Sub-district, Subang Regency. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive method by analyzing the research results narratively. The narrative is based on the premise that people understand and give meaning to their lives through the stories they tell, using narration to structure and order life experiences. Through the use of storytelling, individuals explain and give significance or meaning to their lives. The qualitative approach enables the selection and interviewing of participants who have actual experiences related to the phenomenon that influences managers. Descriptive analysis techniques are employed in this research by providing detailed descriptions of the partnership between the village consultative body and the village chief in Ponggang. It presents data on the types and frequencies of communication that occur, the communication channels used, and the dominant language in the development deliberation process. The research findings indicate that the partnership takes the form of communication models and patterns among individuals involved in the village-level development planning process, starting from the hamlet level, which is then discussed and implemented at the village level before being further discussed at the sub-district level. The process follows a bottom-up planning pattern. The urgency of this research lies in understanding the partnership's role in prioritizing development through organizational communication in the planning, supervision, and implementation of development budgets.

Pendampingan Aplikasi Smart Government dalam Ekosistem Desa Digital Terintegrasi di Desa Ambulu, Cirebon

Sustainable village development is currently supported by the development of information technology which continues to increase in realizing an integrated digital village ecosystem. This community service activity is carried out with partners PT Jekom which is a Smart Government application development company as a digital community service platform. The problem faced by Ambulu Village is that the village community has not been optimal in using this application. These obstacles are due to the lack of knowledge of the Ambulu people and socialization regarding the existence and use of the Smart Government application. As well as not maximally utilizing the features contained in the application. Activities are carried out using survey methods, in-depth interviews and FGDs, then action & communication stages through outreach and assistance to the local government and Ambulu Village community, as well as evaluation of the results of activities. As a result of this activity, the Ambulu village community gained knowledge about the integrated digital village ecosystem and the benefits of using the Smart Government application. There is an increase in the use of the application and from the constraints on the use of this application it becomes a recommendation for the village government and PT. Jekom partners in developing applications and using applications that are effective and efficient in realizing an integrated digital village ecosystem.

Increasing the performance of village services with good governance and participation

Empowerment of rural communities in development is an extensive record of sustainable village development. This study examines the relationship between village community participation, good governance, and positive perceptions supporting village government performance. Taking the background of one of the developing categories of villages in Indonesia, this research empirically proves the influence of good governance, positive perceptions, participation, and performance of village government. The study was conducted using a survey method of the heads of families of the village community and the required population. Data from the reduction process and resistance test are analyzed using structural equation modeling with help of Smart-PLS. Research results show a connection influence between good governance against the positif perception of public village with a p-value of 0.000. The effect of good governance is evident in influencing the performance village government with a p-value of 0.011. Whereas connection was not good direct governance against performance proven through perception positive with a p-value of 0.049. Furthermore, the relationship between direct good governance against participation of the public was not supported in the study, so the participation of public as the liaison between good governance and performance village government. Influence good governance against participation was supported through the perception of positive public to village government. Studies show the importance formation of a positive perception public village from trust to a village government. With thereby empowerment, public villages could improve.

Ecological Wisdom and Inheritance Thinking of the Traditional Village’s Water Resources Management in Taihang Mountains

ABSTRACT In the context of China’s rapid urbanization, the landscape texture and ecosystem of traditional villages are being constructively damaged, especially the water ecosystem responsible for maintaining the sustainable development of villages. It is urgent to explore the green construction technology of traditional villages. However, some traditional villages in Taihang Mountain area exist and develop in the environment of drought and flood, which contains rich ecological water resources management wisdom. Therefore, in this paper, Taihang Mountain is selected as the research area to collect data through literature analysis, field research, and in-depth interviews. This study uses ArcGIS spatial analysis and statistical functions to analyze the acquired data and explore the water resources management practices of traditional villages based on three aspects: safety, function, and spirit. Then it summarizes four key inspirations for contemporary water resources management: “adapt to local conditions, pay equal attention to water use and prevention”; “division of labor and cooperation complement each other”, “low cost, low technology, low maintenance” and “make the best use of materials and compound functions”. These advantageous insights can be offered for the preservation of traditional villages, the enhancement of the living environment, and the management and growth of urban stormwater.

Traditional Village Building Extraction Based on Improved Mask R-CNN: A Case Study of Beijing, China

As an essential material carrier of cultural heritage, the accurate identification and effective monitoring of buildings in traditional Chinese villages are of great significance to the sustainable development of villages. However, along with rapid urbanization in recent years, many towns have experienced problems such as private construction, hollowing out, and land abuse, destroying the traditional appearance of villages. This study combines deep learning technology and UAV remote sensing to propose a high-precision extraction method for conventional village architecture. Firstly, this study constructs the first sample database of traditional village architecture based on UAV remote sensing orthophotos of eight representative villages in Beijing, combined with fine classification; secondly, in the face of the diversity and complexity of the built environment in traditional villages, we use the Mask R-CNN instance segmentation model as the basis and Path Aggregate Feature Pyramid Network (PAFPN) and Atlas Space Pyramid Pool (ASPP) as the main strategies to enhance the backbone model for multi-scale feature extraction and fusion, using data increment and migration learning as auxiliary means to overcome the shortage of labeled data. The results showed that some categories could achieve more than 91% accuracy, with average precision, recall, F1-score, and Intersection over Union (IoU) values reaching 71.3% (+7.8%), 81.9% (+4.6%), 75.7% (+6.0%), and 69.4% (+8.5%), respectively. The application practice in Hexi village shows that the method has good generalization ability and robustness, and has good application prospects for future traditional village conservation.

Village ecosystem vulnerability in karst desertification control: evidence from South China Karst

Against the background of global environmental changes and the intensification of human activity, the village ecosystem faces enormous challenges. In particular, the rural areas in South China Karst face serious problems, such as karst desertification and human–land conflicts. In recent decades, the Chinese government and scientific researchers have committed to controlling karst desertification. However, village ecosystems in the context of karst desertification control (KDC) remain fragile. To promote the sustainable development of villages in KDC, this study considered village ecosystems in different karst desertification areas as study cases. Based on the model of susceptibility-exposure-lack of resilience, we constructed an index system of vulnerability research, used the entropy method to determine the weight, and introduced a contribution model to clarify the vulnerability level and vulnerability driving factors to recommend related governance strategies. We found that (1) the village ecosystem vulnerability levels under KDC were different. Village ecosystems were mildly vulnerable in none-potential KDC areas, moderately vulnerable in potential-mild areas, and moderately and highly vulnerable in moderate–severe KDC areas. (2) The combined effects of the natural environment and human activity have led to the vulnerability of village ecosystems in KDC in South China Karst. Among them, topography, climate, forest coverage, landscape pattern, soil erosion, karst desertification, economic development level, and production and living activity are the main factors affecting the village ecosystem vulnerability of KDC in South China Karst, and the differences in these factors lead to differences in vulnerability levels of different village ecosystems. (3) We designed adaptive governance strategies for village ecosystems based on the factors influencing the characteristics and vulnerability of different karst desertification areas, with the primary goal of sustainable development. They provide a decision-making basis for promoting sustainable development of the village ecosystems in KDC.