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Journal of Contemporary Local Politics
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28306120     DOI : https://doi.org/10.46507/jclp
Core Subject : Social,
Journal of Contemporary Local Politics is the leading journal for the study of local politics issues. First established in 2022, it is an influential forum for critical dialogue and exchange on local government and a vital resource for academics, politicians, policy makers and practitioners internationally.
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Village Head Election Contention and Governance Disruption: A Case Study of Benteng, East Luwu Yusriah Amaliah; Andi M. Ferian Maha Putra Parial
Journal of Contemporary Local Politics Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jclp.v5i1.762

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This article examines how electoral contention in village head elections disrupts day-to-day village governance. Framed around the question of how political competition affects administrative stability at the village level, the study conceptualizes elections as a governance stress test. Using a qualitative single-case study of Benteng Village in East Luwu, Indonesia, the research draws on semi-structured interviews, direct observation, and analysis of village budget documents from 2019-2021.The findings reveal three interconnected mechanisms of governance disruption. First, intense electoral contestation undermined organizational cohesion within the village apparatus through loyalty pressures and staff instability. Second, post-election governance was marked by elite-dominated deliberation, weakening inclusive participation, particularly among women and youth. Third, electoral dynamics reshaped budget priorities and exposed integrity vulnerabilities, contributing to administrative delays and declining public trust. The article contributes theoretically by linking electoral contention to governance performance through a mechanism as based framework, extending debates on clientelism, participatory governance, and collaborative capacity. Practically, it highlights the need for neutral leadership transitions, strengthened deliberative safeguards, and proactive transparency to protect village governance from electoral shocks.
The Political Empowerment of Village Women Through The Mushroom House Entrepreneurship Program In Kramattemenggung Village Hikmah Muhaimin; Ahmad Hasan Afandi; Jenny Yudha Utama; Ayunda Eka Permata; Nur Alifa
Journal of Contemporary Local Politics Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): June 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46507/jclp.v5i1.820

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- Village women's empowerment is an important strategy to encourage inclusive and sustainable village development because village women have great potential in strengthening the family economy and social development, but their involvement is often not optimal. The research conducted aims to analyze the role of the village government to support the empowerment of village women through the mushroom house entrepreneurship program in Kramattemenggung Village with a descriptive qualitative method using in-depth interview data collection techniques, observation, and documentation. The research informants included village government officials, program managers, and village women involved in the mushroom house program. The research indicates that the village government plays a role as a facilitator and driver in the implementation of the mushroom house entrepreneurship program through program planning, administrative support, and the creation of participation spaces for village women. This program has a positive impact on the empowerment of village women as shown through capacity building, open access to economic resources, and increased women's participation in village entrepreneurship activities. This finding is the same as the theory of community empowerment according to Edi Suharto, which views empowerment as a process of increasing capacity, access, and community participation in development. Therefore, this study concludes that the mushroom house entrepreneurship program can be a relevant and sustainable model of village women's empowerment if supported by the active role of the village government and the direct involvement of women as the main actors of village economic development.