Implementasi Program Desa Cerdas di Desa Pandau Jaya Kecamatan Siak Hulu Kabupaten Kampar

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the Smart Village program in realizing smart governance in Pandau 
Jaya Village, Siak Hulu District, Kampar Regency. This study employs the Van Meter and Van Horn policy 
implementation theory, which consists of six variables: policy standards and objectives, resources, characteristics of 
implementing organizations, inter-organizational communication, implementer disposition, and the social, economic, 
and political environment. The research method used is a qualitative approach, with data collected through 
observation, interviews, and documentation. The research informants consist of village officials and community 
members as service users, selected purposively based on their involvement in the program implementation. The results 
indicate that the implementation of the Smart Village program has been running quite well, particularly in terms of the 
clarity of program objectives and technological support. However, several obstacles remain, such as low digital 
literacy among the community, limited human resources, and suboptimal program communication. This program has 
had a positive impact on improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of public services, as well as 
facilitating easier access to administrative services for the community. Therefore, it is necessary to enhance human 
resource capacity and strengthen program socialization to ensure more optimal and sustainable implementation.