Public Participation in the Village Infrastructure Development Process, Case Study: Program PNPM Mandiri Perdesaan in the Village Ambora Jayapura

Abstract

This study aims to determine the form of community participation in rural infrastructure development at PNPM Mandiri Perdesaan Program as well as aspects related to community participation in implementation of  rural infrastructure development. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach that uses the unit of analysis informant with data collecting technique through interview, observation and document study. The analysis used was a qualitative descriptive analysis. Implementation of the PNPM Mandiri Program is based on the principle of public participation starting from the preparation phase which includes socialization, village meetings and the planning, implementation phase and maintenance phase of development outcomes. The results showed that: first, the form of public participation in the preparatory stage presence and contribution in the form of an idea or thought, at this stage of the implementation of community participation in the form of manpower, funds and materials, the maintenance phase of public participation in the form of energy. Second, those aspects related to community participation is the number of prosperous families, the type of work. While the level of education only affects the planning stage, while the homogeneity of rural communities do not have a close relationship with community participation.