Analysis of Village Governments' Readiness for the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Regulation on Operators of Public-Sector Electronic Systems

Abstract

Advances in information technology have prompted the government to implement electronic-based public services down to the village government level. One such effort is embodied in Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Regulation (Peraturan Menteri Komunikasi dan Digital, Permenkomdigi) No. 5 of 2025 on the Implementation of Electronic Systems in the Public Sector. This study aims to analyze the readiness of the Dadap Village Government to implement this policy. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using data collection techniques of interviews, observations, and documentation, and applies Thomas R. Dye's public policy theory, which encompasses three dimensions: policy content, implementation context, and actors or stakeholders. The results indicate that the Dadap Village Government has a fairly good understanding of the objectives of the Permenkomdigi policy; however, the utilization of policy instruments such as the village website and official domain has not yet been optimized. Policy implementation remains influenced by the social conditions of the community, which exhibit varying levels of digital literacy, as well as budget constraints and technical and administrative challenges. Regarding the actors involved, the Village Head demonstrates strong support; however, the roles of village officials and the village's digital media have not been organized optimally. It can thus be concluded that the Dadap Village Government's readiness to implement the Permenkomdigi policy is in a transitional phase toward the digitalization of public services, and still requires strengthening in the technical, institutional, and community participation aspects.