DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF VILLAGE GOVERNANCE IN CIBUNAR VILLAGE, GARUT, INDONESIA

Abstrak

AbstractThis study aims to examine the dynamics of digital transformation in village governance through a case study in Cibunar Village, Tarogong Kidul District. Although the central government has introduced various village digitalization programs through platforms such as the Village Information System (SID), implementation at the local level continues to face structural and cultural challenges. The main issues highlighted in this study include the low level of digital literacy among village officials, limited technological infrastructure, fragmentation of information systems across village government units, and resistance to change from manual administrative practices toward an integrated digital system.Using a qualitative approach and descriptive analysis, data were collected through participatory observation, in-depth interviews, and document review to understand organizational readiness in adopting digital innovations and to formulate strategies appropriate to the local context. The findings indicate that the success of digital transformation in village governance is not solely determined by the availability of technology but also by the adaptive capacity of the organization, the synergy among local actors, and the presence of sustained policy support. This study proposes a model of village digital governance based on application systems that can enhance administrative efficiency, improve transparency of public services, and encourage citizen participation in village development. The implications of these findings provide practical contributions to the formulation of context-sensitive and sustainable policies for strengthening digital transformation in rural governance. Keywords: digital transformation, village governance, digital governance, digital literacy, good governance