Indonesian Financial Review
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025)

Strengthening Public Financial Governance through Village Facilitators: Evidence from Village Fund Management in Indonesia

Sonny, Sonny (Unknown)
Syauqi, Ahmad (Unknown)
Lubis, Iman (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study examines the role of Village Facilitators in strengthening public financial governance through the implementation of government financial policy in village fund management. Using a qualitative approach based on observations, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis, the study explores how facilitators enhance accountability, transparency, and allocative efficiency in decentralized financial systems. The findings show that Village Facilitators act not only as administrative supervisors but also as strategic intermediaries who translate financial regulations into practical governance mechanisms. Through social mapping, participatory planning, and community organization, they improve financial decision-making and accountability structures. However, challenges such as political dynamics, limited institutional capacity, and uneven digital literacy constrain effectiveness. This study highlights the importance of intermediary actors in linking financial policy and governance outcomes to achieve sustainable and accountable public financial management.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IFR

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The intent of the Editors of The Indonesia Financial Review is to discuss, explore, and disseminate the latest issues and developments in Empirical Financial Economics (JEL classification: G), particularly those related to financial frictions in the Emerging Markets. The others are accepted such as ...