Minggon as communication strategy of regional government in West Jawa, Indonesia

Abstract

Communication government had a strategic role, especially in implementing development programs and increasing community participation. Government communication, especially in the regions, should have the right strategy in order to achieve the effectiveness of government and development. This study proposed to describe how strategy of government communication in disticts and villages of Sumedang Regency (West Java, Indonesia). This qualitative research used data collection techniques of observation, interviews, and documentation. The research locations were in several districts and villages, while the informants were participants from district and village in activities of Minggon. Analysis techniques used triangulation with processing procedures for data reduction, display, and conclusion. Minggon1 as the regional government communication strategy in Sumedang Regency had succeeded in increasing the dissemination of development programs, coordination of good governance actors, and community participation in government and development.