Inclusive social development of the coastal area of Pabean Udik Village Indramayu through the Poverty Alleviation Social Assistance Program

¹ Faculty of Communication and Languages, Bina Sarana Informatika University, Jakarta, Indonesia
² Faculty of Communication and Creative Design, Budi Luhur University, Jakarta, Indonesia

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Abstract

This study investigates how inclusive social development can be achieved in coastal communities via social assistance programs aimed at poverty alleviation. Adopting a constructivist paradigm and qualitative descriptive method, it examines Pabean Udik Village, a coastal area where residents primarily depend on small-scale fisheries and informal work. The research centers on the village head's communicative leadership in facilitating participatory village deliberations (musyawarah desa) to select recipients of Direct Cash Transfer from Village Funds (BLT-DD). Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and document reviews, analyzed thematically. Key Findings reveal that inclusive decision-making in Pabean Udik Village hinges on three interrelated factors: communicative leadership, deliberative forums, and accountable governance. The village head's fosters trust and legitimacy by transparently explaining policies, enabling two-way dialogue, and resolving social tensions. Inclusive deliberation involving neighborhood leaders (RT), village consultative bodies (BPD), and community figure, enhance accountability, curb conflicts, and reduce jealousy. Ultimately, the study asserts that poverty alleviation in coastal villages. Succeed not just through financial aid but via robust invlusive governance and communication. Bolstering communicative leadership and participation is vital for sustainable socio-economic progress in Indonesia's coastal regions.