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This paper examines community resilience in addressing clean water scarcity in Salaon Toba Village, Ronggur Nihuta Subdistrict, Samosir District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Although the Lake Toba region is abundant in water resources, many surrounding settlements continue to face difficulties in accessing safe and reliable water. Using a descriptive qualitative method, the study engaged 20 informants through in-depth interviews and direct observations to explore the challenges and strategies adopted by local residents. The findings reveal that, despite the village’s proximity to Lake Toba, geographical and geological conditions—such as rocky highland terrain—significantly limit water availability, especially during the rainy season. To cope with these constraints, communities employ diverse adaptive strategies, including purchasing water transported from Lake Toba, harvesting rainwater from rooftops, constructing large storage tanks inside and outside homes, implementing strict water-saving routines, and organizing water-related responsibilities along gender lines. While Salaon Toba has access to multiple water sources—springs, rainwater, Lake Toba, and Lake Pea Porohan—their full utilization remains constrained by technical limitations, cultural restrictions, and inadequate infrastructure. These strategies highlight the community’s agency in sustaining daily needs, yet also underline the urgent need for government intervention to ensure equitable and sustainable access to clean water. The study emphasizes the importance of inclusive policies aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6 [Clean Water and Sanitation] to strengthen both infrastructure and community resilience in facing climate-induced water challenges. Full article

Effective management of village funds is central to financing sustainable and equitable rural futures, particularly in underdeveloped and resource-diverse regions such as Papua, Indonesia. This study explores the governance factors that shape the sustainability of village fund management (VFM) by examining institutional, financial, and socio-cultural dimensions across 212 villages. Primary data from village heads and secondary data on village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) and 2024 village fund allocations were analyzed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), and multi-group analysis (MGA). Seven key governance constructs emerged, with ethical governance, implementation capacity, mandatory disclosure and reporting, community participation, and financial management capacity demonstrating significant positive effects on sustainable VFM outcomes. In contrast, perceived social and economic impacts were negatively associated with performance, and planning quality exerted an influence only under specific contextual conditions. These relationships proved highly context-dependent, varying by geography, natural resource availability, transport accessibility, and demographic composition. The findings underscore the need for adaptive and context-sensitive governance strategies to strengthen institutional resilience, enhance fiscal equity, and maximize the developmental impact of village funds in underdeveloped rural regions. Full article

Community-Based Tourism (CBT) is increasingly pivotal for sustainable rural development in emerging economies, particularly in culturally rich nations like Indonesia. The vulnerability of tourism-dependent communities, starkly exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the urgent need to understand how CBT can foster socio-economic resilience—the capacity to withstand, adapt to, and recover from shocks. This study aims to investigate the relationship between CBT governance models and socio-economic resilience in rural Indonesia, identifying the critical factors that enable communities to thrive amidst adversity. A comparative qualitative case study design was employed, focusing on three tourism villages in Yogyakarta (Nglanggeran) and Bali (Penglipuran, Jasri). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and participant observation conducted from June to August 2024. The findings reveal that villages with inclusive participation, strong local leadership, and equitable benefit-sharing mechanisms (e.g., Nglanggeran) demonstrate higher resilience, characterized by economic diversification, robust social capital, and strong adaptive capacity. In contrast, top-down governance (Penglipuran) or entrepreneurial but fragmented initiatives (Jasri) can limit inclusivity and adaptability, constraining resilience. This research contributes to the CBT literature by providing a comparative analysis of resilience outcomes across different governance contexts in Indonesia. It offers a refined framework for understanding how local institutions and community agency interact to build resilience. The study provides practical insights for policymakers and community leaders, highlighting the importance of fostering inclusive governance, strategic partnerships, and economic diversification to enhance the long-term sustainability and resilience of tourism-dependent communities. Full article

Rural poverty in Indonesia remains a complex issue involving various aspects. West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, is a national tourist destination and a significant focus of national development, yet poverty rates remain very high. Therefore, this study developed a Composite Poverty Index (CPI) using the Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Approach (SRLA) to illustrate the complexity of rural deprivation in West Manggarai Regency. The CPI was developed by normalizing eighteen validated indicators across five livelihood capitals—human, social, natural, physical, and financial. These indicators were then classified using a Likert-type scale, and their weights were determined through the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to produce village-level CIP scores. The results show that most villages fall into the “Moderate” category (CIP: 0.40–0.60), reflecting chronic but not extreme deprivation. Spatial inequalities are evident, particularly in access to education, infrastructure, clean water, financial services, and ecological resources. Remote villages recorded higher CIP scores. Natural and economic capital were weakest, while human and social capital performed relatively well. Therefore, poverty alleviation in West Manggarai requires an integrated strategy tailored to local spatial conditions and livelihood capital. Full article

Rural poverty and unemployment remain persistent challenges in Indonesia, particularly in regions where agricultural development is uneven and land conversion accelerates socio-economic disparities. These conditions are highly relevant because rural areas serve as the backbone of food security, labour supply, and national economic stability. This study aims to address these issues by developing a flexible analytical framework that simultaneously models three indicators of rural development—rural poverty, rural unemployment, and agricultural sector growth—using a truncated spline nonparametric regression approach with longitudinal data from 2015 to 2023. The methodological approach integrates this regression with panel data across five Indonesian regions, allowing the analysis to capture nonlinear relationships and regional variations that conventional parametric models may overlook. The results indicate that population migration, land use change, and village fund allocation are the dominant drivers of rural development indicators, with nonlinear and region-specific effects. Village funds consistently reduce poverty and unemployment, while excessive land conversion restricts agricultural sector growth. The findings contribute to theory by demonstrating the advantages of flexible nonparametric approaches in modelling rural development dynamics, and to practice by offering empirical evidence for more targeted and adaptive policy interventions to alleviate poverty, reduce unemployment, and strengthen rural resilience. Full article

This study examines how Batik Ciprat functions as a vehicle for inclusive creative tourism in Karangpatihan Village, Indonesia, whereby individuals with intellectual disabilities contribute to a socially impactful rural tourism model. Grounded in social capital theory, we analyse how trust, social networks, and inclusive norms enable empowerment and help establish a distinctive, inclusion-oriented tourism identity. Using a qualitatively led mixed-methods (sequential exploratory) design with partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), we identify key pathways through which art-based entrepreneurship supports village branding and visitor engagement. Our findings indicate that when social innovation is embedded in cultural tourism, it catalyses local pride, participation, and quality of life gains. The study contributes to debates on inclusive/accessible tourism, demonstrating that creative industries can act as engines of equitable, community-based development in rural settings. Full article

Despite its positive impact on household income, parental labour migration negatively affects left-behind children (LBC) and their caregivers. Studies in various settings have reported different impacts on LBC, but less is known about the consequences faced by their caregivers. This qualitative study used in-depth interviews to collect data from caregivers of LBC whose parents migrated for employment. Participants were recruited using the snowball sampling technique, starting with the distribution of study information sheets through village offices in Belu and Malacca districts, Indonesia. Data analysis was guided by a qualitative data analysis framework, which involved several steps, including familiarisation with the data or transcripts, identification of a thematic framework, indexing the data, charting the data, and mapping and interpreting the entire data. The findings showed that despite some benefits, including monthly remittances and positive feelings of living with and receiving support from LBC experienced by some caregivers, parental labour migration negatively impacted most caregivers due to their caregiving roles and responsibilities. These challenges included (i) mental and physical health issues, (ii) impacts on daily food and healthcare needs, and (iii) difficulties in their social lives and overall well-being. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive support systems and interventions to address these challenges and improve caregiver well-being. Such support systems should include access to mental and physical health services, financial assistance, employment opportunities, and social support networks. Future large-scale studies are recommended to explore the various impacts of parental migration and caregiving roles and responsibilities on caregivers of LBC, as the findings can better inform the development of policies and interventions to support them. Full article

This study aimed to analyze the influence of local politics, village facilitators, recruitment of administrators, training and education, and organizational culture on work motivation and management performance. The study was conducted in Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, utilizing primary data collected from 250 participants, including administrators of village-owned enterprises (BUMDES), community leaders, and representatives from the private sector. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the LISREL program. The results indicated that the latent variables of local politics, village facilitator, recruitment of administrators, training and education, and organizational culture had a positive and significant impact on work motivation and management performance. These findings are valuable key indicators and provide essential insights for promoting and driving the BUMDES as a pillar of rural development strategies. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the local government revitalize the local political system, reorient the organizational culture of the BUMDES toward a modern business-oriented culture suited to rural conditions, and enhance the training and education of village facilitators to improve their motivation and performance. This recommendation will empower the BUMDES to promote rural economic improvement and sustainable rural development by enhancing work motivation and management performance. Full article

The Gunung Sewu UNESCO Global Geopark (GSUGGp) is one of Indonesia’s 12 UNESCO-designated geoparks. Its presence is expected to enhance rural development by boosting the local economy through tourism. However, there is a lack of statistical evidence quantifying the economic benefits of geopark development, mainly due to the complex, non-linear nature of these impacts and limited village-level economic data available in Indonesia. To address this gap, this study aims to measure how socio-economic and environmental factors contribute to the Village Development Index (VDI) within the GSUGGp area, which includes the districts of Gunung Kidul, Wonogiri, and Pacitan. A machine learning–deep learning approach was employed, utilizing four algorithms grouped into eight models, with hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation, tested on a sample of 92 villages. The analysis revealed insights into how 17 independent variables influence the VDI. The Artificial Neural Network (ANN) algorithm outperformed others, achieving an R-squared of 0.76 and an RMSE of 0.040, surpassing random forest, CART, SVM, and linear models. Economically related factors—considered the foundation of rural development—had the strongest impact on village progress within GSUGGp. Additionally, features related to tourism, especially beach tourism linked to geological landscapes, contributed significantly. These findings are valuable for guiding geopark management and policy decisions, emphasizing the importance of integrated strategies and strong cooperation among local governments at the regency and provincial levels. Full article

The establishment of green villages has been a key initiative of the Citarum Harum program since 2015 in order to address pollution in the Citarum watershed, particularly in the Cirasea sub-watershed. This program’s success depends largely on community involvement in planning and implementation. Thie aim of this study was to identify the extent of community participation in developing environmentally conscious hamlets in Cirasea. Using a mixed-methods approach—quantitative surveys followed by qualitative interviews and observations—data were collected from 10 villages. The findings show varying participation levels, influenced by socioeconomic conditions, program characteristics, environmental issues, and institutional support. Community involvement was assessed across the planning, implementation, benefit-taking, and evaluation stages. Participation was very extensive in decision-making and implementation, as well as in evaluation, but it was less satisfactory in benefit-taking. This research underscores the critical role of inclusive community engagement in ensuring the success and sustainability of environmental development programs. Full article

Background/Objectives: Anemia, particularly iron-deficiency anemia (IDA), and stunting remain notable early childhood public health challenges in Indonesia; however, studies are still scarce. This study aimed to determine the co-occurrence of anemia and stunting (CAS), their prevalence, and the associated factors, as well as to describe the erythrocyte parameters. Methods: Approximately 2200 children aged 6–24 months were identified by midwives to have problematic nutritional status at Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. These children were included in the population frame for a cohort study of vitamin D deficiency, vitamin D binding protein, and its impact on neurodevelopmental functions. A cross-sectional study was nested in the cohort study. The subjects were selected by stratified random sampling of 270 villages to meet the required number of samples. Medical doctors reassessed the anthropometric measurements and performed guided interviews to collect associated factors for IDA and CAS. Erythrocyte profiles of the children were examined from venous blood. Results: One hundred and ninety-four subjects were included in the analysis, among which 54.1% were stunted. Anemia was present in 40.7% of the subjects, largely due to IDA (87.3%). A wasting child and the factor of low paternal education (up to elementary school) were associated with IDA (aOR of 7.12 and aOR of 3.32, p < 0.05, respectively). Co-occurrence of anemia and stunting was found in 41/194 (21.1%) subjects, but it did not show significant association. Conclusions: Anemia and stunting were prevalent among children aged 6–24 months, but no associations were found between anemia and stunting in this study. Iron deficiency was the main cause of anemia, and it was associated with wasting and low paternal education. Full article

This study investigates the impact of resident empowerment on support for sustainable tourism, with technology adoption as a moderating factor. Using the Social Exchange Theory (SET) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), it examined how psychological, social, and political empowerment influenced community participation in tourism development. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, involving 328 respondents from tourism villages in East Java, Indonesia. The data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results revealed that psychological empowerment has the strongest effect on support for tourism, followed by social and political empowerment. Technology adoption significantly moderates these relationships, enhancing the positive effects of empowerment on community support. The findings highlight the need for integrating digital transformation with resident empowerment to strengthen tourism sustainability. Policymakers should focus on improving digital literacy, infrastructure, and participatory governance to maximize community involvement. Full article

This study aims to understand community empowerment by utilizing open innovation through Village-Owned Enterprises (VOE) to enhance sustainable public welfare. To achieve both economic and social missions, VOE must develop the ability to engage in open innovation by leveraging external knowledge sources, both inbound and outbound. This research employs a literature review method, analyzing previous studies indexed in the Scopus Database and processed using the VOSviewer software. The findings indicate that open innovation, which utilizes inbound external knowledge sources such as markets, knowledge, open resources, and cooperative networks, has already been adopted. However, the utilization of knowledge has not yet been fully optimized as a foundation for producing goods and services due to limitations in human resources. Similarly, outbound open innovation derived from technology has been implemented, although the utilization of patents remains suboptimal. This study recommends that village-owned business entities evaluate their operations, particularly in the utilization of knowledge and commercialization to ensure sustainability. Furthermore, this research contributes to the discussion on open innovation by emphasizing that leveraging market-driven knowledge, openness, cooperation, and technology should be a major focus for VOE in the context of business activities, where increased public participation plays a crucial role in sustainable economic development. Full article

This study examines the main determinants influencing the commitment of tourism village managers and business stakeholders to implement digital transformation. It will test the impact of perceived benefits, attitudes towards change, consumer behavior change, and the technological context on the intentions and commitments of tourism village managers and enterprises in Bogor Regency, Indonesia. The Causal Step multiple linear regression analysis examined 146 respondents selected through saturated sampling. The findings indicated that attitudes towards change, consumer behavior change, and the technological context significantly influenced the commitment to implement a digital transformation, mediated by the intention to implement digital transformation. The intention to implement digital transformation became a perfect part of the technological context of the commitment to implement digital transformation. It became a partial mediator of the influence of digital attitudes towards change and consumer behavior change on the commitment to implement transformation. Perceived benefits only directly affected the commitment to implement digital transformation. This research has at least two novelties, conceptual and contextual novelties. Conceptual novelty is studied in digital transformation, focusing on tourism villages. The contextual novelty is that the findings offer a more thorough understanding of the conditions and stages of technological transformation embraced by stakeholders and managers of tourism villages. Full article

The objectives of this study are, firstly, to determine the impact of tourism village development on economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects in supporting the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and, secondly, to formulate a halal, local culture-based, and sustainable tourism village development model. The research method was qualitative and quantitative. Survey data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. The data were analyzed using a difference test before and after the development of the tourism village. Based on the data analysis, significant differences in economic, social, cultural, and environmental aspects existed before and after the development of the Benteng Ciampea tourism village in Bogor Regency, Indonesia. Many studies have examined the impact of tourism village development on social, economic, cultural, and environmental aspects. However, no comprehensive research has been conducted that is supported by empirical data. Most studies have been conducted partially and not linked to the SDGs. The SDGs issue distinguishes this from previous studies on developing sustainable halal tourism villages. Full article