The Effect of Village Expansion on Public Development and Services: Evidence in Indonesia

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the village expansion policy on aspects of development and public services in Wonorejo Village, Mangkutana District, Luwu Timur Regency, Indonesia. In order to achieve this goal, the researchers used data collection techniques through interviews, observations, and documentation. The results showed that the influence of the village expansion policy on aspects of development and public services in Wonorejo Village had a positive influence on the development and public services there, especially on the development of village markets, revitalization of village offices, mosques, and on service aspects. namely the birth certificate and family card services which are seen from several indicators namely, system/procedure, service period, costs/tariffs, facilities and infrastructure, and competence of implementers. According to the results of the study, the expansion that occurred in Wonorejo Village had a very positive effect on development and public services there, because it brought better changes when compared to before the expansion. In other words, the expansion of the village has fulfilled the expectations of all villagers who want development and quality service.