Journal of Social Studies and Education
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)

Policy Strategies to Increase Public Participation through Digital Building Permits in Indonesia: A Qualitative Literature Review of SIMBG/OSS

Dwi Putranto Riau (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Siti Aisyah (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Darmanto Darmanto (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)
Rahmat Hidayat (Universitas Terbuka, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
05 May 2026

Abstract

This study aims to identify enabling conditions and develop strategies for strengthening public participation through the digitalization of building-permitting services using SIMBG/OSS-RBA. The study employed a qualitative research design with a literature review approach, analyzing peer-reviewed articles, regulations, government documents, and relevant institutional reports published between 2015 and 2025. Data were analyzed using the Miles and Huberman interactive model through data condensation, thematic display, comparison, and conclusion verification. The findings show that meaningful public participation depends on five interconnected dimensions: digital infrastructure and interoperability, public digital literacy, regulatory simplification, information transparency, and responsive e-participation mechanisms. Digitalization improves efficiency, traceability, transparency, and accountability, but technological availability alone does not ensure inclusive participation. The study concludes that SIMBG/OSS-RBA should be developed as an integrated governance instrument rather than merely an administrative platform. The implication is that local governments need to strengthen data integration, operator capacity, digital literacy, accessible information, complaint mechanisms, and participation indicators to create inclusive, transparent, responsive, and accountable building-permitting services.

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Journal Info

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jsse

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

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Journal of Social Studies and Education is a peer-reviewed journal that advances social studies and education knowledge through original, high-quality research. It focuses on various themes, including pedagogical innovations, curriculum development, global citizenship, social and emotional learning, ...