The Community Participation in Infrastructure Development in Penda Muntei Village, Kapuas Tengah Subdistrict, Kapuas Regency

Abstract

Infrastructure development is one of the main priorities in efforts to improve community welfare in Indonesia, especially in rural areas. In line with this, the implementation of infrastructure development does not solely depend on government policy regulations but also requires the active involvement of the community in every process. Community participation serves as a medium to ensure that infrastructure development aligns with the needs of the community while also ensuring sustainable and effective efforts. This research employs a qualitative method with descriptive analysis and utilizes data collection techniques, including observation, interviews, documentation, and triangulation. The study was conducted in Penda Muntei Village, Kapuas Tengah Subdistrict, Kapuas Regency. The research applies the concept of community participation using four indicators: participation in planning, participation in implementation, participation in maintenance, and participation in evaluation. Based on the research findings, community participation in infrastructure development in Penda Muntei Village is considered sufficiently participatory in terms of the planning and implementation indicators. However, the maintenance and evaluation indicators show less active or less participatory involvement.