Implementation of Village Fund Policy and Anti-Corruption Challenges in Pasar Rawa Village, Gebang District

Abstract

Implementation of Village Fund policy in Pasar Rawa Village, Gebang District, and identifying various challenges in efforts to prevent corruption at the village level. Since the enactment of Law Number 6 of 2014 concerning Villages, the Indonesian government has distributed Village Funds on a large scale to support inclusive and sustainable village development. However, in practice, the management of Village Funds often faces various obstacles, ranging from weak capacity of village officials, lack of community participation, to the lack of an effective monitoring and transparency system. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with data collection techniques through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. The results of the study indicate that although the Village Fund policy has had a positive impact in terms of physical development, there are still a number of problems in its implementation, such as non-participatory planning, unaccountable budget management, and indications of deviations that lead to potential corruption. The main challenges in implementing this policy lie in weak internal supervision, lack of transparency of information, and the suboptimal understanding of village officials regarding the principles of clean and integrated governance. This study recommends the need to strengthen village institutional capacity, increase community participation, and implement a more open and digital reporting and monitoring system. Thus, the Village Fund policy is not only an instrument of development, but also encourages the creation of a transparent, accountable, and corruption-free village government.