Public participation in budgeting practices in village government

Abstract

This research aims on estimating public participation level and based on the estimated participation level, creating a model of public participation on local development and local budgeting.  Research approach is qualitative using interpretative paradigm. Type of research is case study involving five informants. Data collection technique is interview, observation and documentation. Data analysis technique includes data reduction, data presentation and data conclusion.The results of this case study to be used by central or local governments as the base of consideration or decision-making in their efforts to improve public participation on local government and local budgeting. The results of case study in Sumberporong Village could be generalized to another village or region to emphasize not only on formal mechanism but also informal mechanism if improving public participation becomes their concern.  The contribution of this review is quite relevant to the development of new theories and new models regarding public participation in local development and local budgeting