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Bridging the Digital Divide - Next-Generation Telecommunications for Empowering Community Suranta, Natanael; Cahyadi, Tri; Winarno; Barasa, Larsen; Simanjuntak, Marudut Bernadtua
Jurnal Studi Pemerintahan Vol 17, No 2 (2026): July 2026
Publisher : Department of Government Affairs and Administration, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18196/jsp.v17i2.474

Abstract

This research critically examines the intricate nexus between occupational identity, mobility, telecommunications technology, and political governance, with particular focus on seafarers in Jakarta. Situated within the conceptual framework of next-generation telecommunications for digital inclusion and universal access, this investigation unveils not only the resilience of seafaring communities and the transformative potential of telecommunications but also the critical role of political management and smart governance in fostering sustainable digital inclusion. The study reveals that while seafarers demonstrate remarkable adaptability in maintaining community bonds and professional identity through telecommunications platforms, significant governance gaps exist in policy formulation, resource allocation, and inclusive decision-making processes. Our findings critically highlight the necessity for politically informed, culturally sensitive smart city initiatives that integrate community-driven technology platforms within robust governance frameworks. Cooperative communication networks emerge as powerful mechanisms for enhancing digital inclusion, contingent upon supportive policy environments and equitable resource distribution. The research underscores that technological solutions alone are insufficient; rather, sustainable digital inclusion requires the integration of political will, participatory governance structures, transparent policy processes, and strategic resource management. Through critical analysis of power dynamics, institutional frameworks, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms, this study advances an interdisciplinary approach that positions technology as both a governance tool and a medium for democratic participation, ultimately striving toward a future where technology empowers, preserves, and democratically connects maritime communities within politically sustainable frameworks.
Co-Authors A. Chalid Pasyah Abdul Rachman Adi Susanto Aditya Rinaldi Aditya Rinaldi Agus Dina Mirianto Agus Dina Mirianto Agus Tjahjono Ahmad Ahmad Ahmad Wahid Ahmadi, Pesta Veri Aji Permana Amrin Amrin Amrin Amrin Andriyan Hendry Ole Anita, Kristin Antoni Arif Priadi Antoni Arif Priadi, Antoni April Gunawan April Gunawan Malau April Gunawan Malau Arifin, Moh. Zaenal Arizky, Aden Akhmad Bambang Sumali Bambang Sumali Benny Hidayat Chanra Purnama Cris Kuntadi Damar Isti Pratiwi Damoyanto Purba Darul Prayogo Derma Watty Sihombing Dina Mirianto, Agus Dwikora Simanjuntak, Pargaulan Erwin Ferry Manurung Fadiansyah, M Rizki Faisal Aswin Faozun, Irfan Fazri Hermanto Geboy Geboy Gemilang, Murina Hendrawan Hendrawan Hesti Ekawati Imam Fahcruddin Irene Evi Krismawati Irfan Faozun Jay Singgih Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Laila Puspitasari Anggraini Larsen Barasa Lumban Batu, Purnama N.F. Luri Krisnawati M. Rizki Fadiansyah Marihot Simanjuntak Marudut Bernadtua Simanjuntak Mauritz Sibarani Meilinasari Nurhasanah Hutagaol Miftahul Hadi Mohamad Ridwan Mudakir Natanael Suranta Nathanael Suranta Novita Vindri Harini Panderaja Soritua Sijabat Paulina Mutiara Latuheru Riyanto Riyanto Riyanto Riyanto Riyanto, Firdania Amelia Riyono, Dwi Rizal Rochmansyaha Robbany, Inayatur Ronald Simanjuntak Rosna Yuherlina Rusmadi Awza Sambega Bintang, Ananta sarbullah sarbullah Sari Kusumaningrum Selasdini, Vidya Sibarani, Mauritz Sihombing, Derma Watty Simanjuntak, M. Marihot Simanjuntak, Marihot Simanjuntak, Ronald Sriyanti, Iis Elsya Susi Herawati Taruga Runadi Titis Ari Wibowo Toko, Gigih Prastyan Tri Kismantoro Tristanti Tristanti Utama, Yusuf Pria Wahid, Ahmad Wardoyo Dwi Kurniawan Wibowo, Titis Ari Winarno WINARNO Winarno * **, Winarno * Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Winarno Wisnu Handoko Yando, Markus Yayu Nopriani Martha Yovita Mumpuni Hartarini