DEMOKRATISASI PEMERINTAHAN DESA (Study Analisis Proses Demokratisasi Pemerintahan Desa Menurut UU No. 22 Tahun 1999 Tentang Pemerintahan Daerah di Desa Kalipang Kecamatan Sarang Kabupaten Rembang)

Abstract

Democratization process as one aspect pf the implementation of Law Number 22, 1999, in rural areas is an interesting phenomenon, including the case of Kalipang Village. This article is focused on autonomy, governance and decentralization aspects, based on the fact that there are some weaknesses in the democratization process in Indonesia related to governance in rural areas. Although the people’s participation could be channeled through Village Representative Body (BPD), but this institution also faces some problems. The educational background of BPD members in Kalipang is good enough, but their professionalism in doing their job are still questionable. Meanwhile, the professionalism of Head of the Village is not so good, but his leadership is good enough. He is open to the people’s participation and is able to unite his people. However, there are some problems related to the people’s participation. It is recommended that BPD can play a stronger role in the future, for the sake of better democratization implementation in rural areas.