Communication and Disclosure of Public Information in the Era of Digital Democracy in West Java Regional Government: Public Policy and Political Perspective

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10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_3How to use a DOI?

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Communication; digital democracy; politics; public policy; regional government

Abstract

.The implementation of regional government is greatly influenced by the massive development of communication and information technology. Communication between regional governments and the community and openness of public information are fundamental in local democracy. The flow of democratization has encouraged citizens to become information literate which demands that regional government be more open, responsive and accountable. The presence of regulations regarding public information disclosure through Law Number 14 of 2008 and various derivative regulations is an important part of moving towards a more democratic national life. This research aims to discuss communication between the regional government of West Java Province and the community as well as openness of public information in the era of digital democracy from the perspective of public policy and politics. The research concludes that information is something that is inherent in the needs and rights of citizens which are always demanded by local governments. In the context of digital democracy and the information society, openness of public information is an inseparable thing in the administration of West Java regional government. The issuance of West Java Regional Regulation Number 11 of 2011, West Java Governor's Regulation Number 30 of 2014, Regional Regulation Number 4 of 2021, West Java Governor's Regulation Number 47 of 2023, and West Java Governor's Decree Number 067/Kep-225-Dskominfo/2021 are concrete manifestations of public policy regarding citizens’ rights. Towards public information and openness of regional government communication. The presence of an Information and Documentation Management Officer is essential as a regional government's response to demands for democratization, effective two-way communication and information transparency. Public supervision of regional government administration will be supported by the management and public information services at each regional apparatus organization in West Java. Public participation in the formation and implementation of public policy is increasing along with the formation of the information society and digital society.

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AU  - Tatang Sudrajat
AU  - Sandra Irawaty
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/25
TI  - Communication and Disclosure of Public Information in the Era of Digital Democracy in West Java Regional Government: Public Policy and Political Perspective
BT  - Proceedings of the 6th Open Society Conference (OSC 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 16
EP  - 31
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-340-5_3
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