DECENTRALIZATION AND PARTICIPATION IN INDONESIA: MOVING TOWARDS MORE PARTICIPATORY PLANNING?
ABSTRACT: Global and
local social, political,
and economic dynamics
have changed development concepts
and practices from
time to time.
Recently, the development paradigm
moved towards more
decentralization and participation. This trend
can be seen
in most countries’
development programs and
policies through a focus
on good governance.
This paper examines
the issue of decentralization and
development in an
Indonesian context, particularly
on how the notion of
participation is defined and contextualized in development planning process. Is
Indonesia moving towards
participatory planning? Are
there any significant changes in
development planning mechanism? How participatory is the participatory
planning? And to what extent does it promote local participation in development?
Penulis: Ida Widianingsih
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologigg060004
