Public Information Transparency Policy in Village Governance: Institutional Design, Accountability, and Community Empowerment in Indonesia

Abstract

This study examines public information transparency policy in village governance as a strategic instrument to promote accountability, participation, and community empowerment in Indonesia. The research aims to analyze the institutional design, governance structure, and implementation challenges of information disclosure under Law No. 14 of 2008 on Public Information Disclosure. Using a qualitative policy analysis approach, this study evaluates the interaction between constitutional mandates, legal frameworks, and institutional practices, particularly focusing on the role of Information and Documentation Management Officers (PPID).  The findings reveal that public information transparency constitutes a rights-based governance model in which the state acts as an information guarantor and facilitator of participatory governance. However, implementation at the village level remains uneven due to institutional capacity gaps, limited digital infrastructure, low public literacy, and bureaucratic resistance. These challenges create a significant gap between normative frameworks and empirical practices.  This study proposes the concept of Village-Based Transparency Governance as an integrated policy model emphasizing institutional strengthening, digital transformation, and community engagement. The findings contribute to public governance literature and offer practical recommendations for enhancing transparency, accountability, and sustainable rural development.