<![CDATA[The Village Development Planning Forum (Musrenbangdes) is a participatory mechanism for integrating community aspirations into village development priorities. This study analyzes the implementation of Musrenbangdes in strengthening community participation in Deli Tua Village, Namorambe District, Deli Serdang Regency. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation involving 12 informants representing the village government, Village Consultative Body, hamlet heads, community leaders, and residents. Data were analyzed interactively and validated through source and method triangulation. George C. Edwards III’s framework was applied through the dimensions of communication, resources, disposition, and bureaucratic structure. The findings demonstrate that Musrenbangdes has not functioned optimally. Information was often delivered shortly before the forum and did not reach all residents. Although the number of officials was adequate, their facilitation skills remained uneven. Administrative compliance was not consistently accompanied by meaningful accommodation of community proposals, contributing to skepticism and apathy. Furthermore, the absence of written local standard operating procedures, transparent priority indicators, and an active feedback mechanism made decision-making appear closed. Strengthening communication, facilitation capacity, procedural standards, and public disclosure is therefore necessary to promote substantive participation.]]>
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