The Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by Government in Rural Level

The central government often puts the village as an object, so the utilization of ICT programs only reached district or subdistrict area. Therefore the emergence of movement from villages that use internet, become a lesson that the initiative can be done from the bottom (village). The research was c...

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Main Author: Didit Praditya
Format: Article
Language:Indonesian
Published: Balai Pengkajian dan Pengembangan Komunikasi dan Informatika (BPPKI) 2014-12-01
Series:Jurnal Penelitian Komunikasi
Online Access:http://bppkibandung.id/index.php/jpk/article/view/12
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Summary:The central government often puts the village as an object, so the utilization of ICT programs only reached district or subdistrict area. Therefore the emergence of movement from villages that use internet, become a lesson that the initiative can be done from the bottom (village). The research was conducted through a case study by performing interviews and observations in Panjalu Village, Subdistrict Panjalu, Distric of Ciamis. Interview guidance is used to find out the condition of the village before and after the utilization of ICT. The result showed that Panjalu Village has held ICT training to the village employees and cadres. The utilization of ICT related to the business sector is quite complete and informative. The available website is used by the village government to promote agricultural, tourist sites, and handicrafts from SME (Small Medium Enterprises). In terms of e-government solution, the utilization of ICT largely are in the information stage, and a little bit are still in the interaction stage. The utilization of ICT in Panjalu Village is used to distribute or disseminate the information regarding the development activities.
ISSN:1410-8291
2460-0172