Septri Anisa, Harris Nasution, Sulthan Jiyad Muqsith, Roby Hadi Putra, Khalila Husnasari

Peningkatan Kapasitas Partisipatif Masyarakat dalam Pengawasan Pemilu Berkelanjutan: Kolaborasi Bersama Bawaslu Provinsi Sumatera Utara

Introduction

Peningkatan kapasitas partisipatif masyarakat dalam pengawasan pemilu berkelanjutan: kolaborasi bersama bawaslu provinsi sumatera utara. Tingkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan pemilu berkelanjutan bersama Bawaslu Sumatera Utara. Pelatihan dan pendampingan efektif perkuat demokrasi lokal transparan.

Abstract

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh kenyataan bahwa Indonesia masih menghadapi sejumlah tantangan dalam pengawasan pemilu, terutama terkait dengan rendahnya partisipasi masyarakat dalam pengawasan jalannya pemilu. Kegiatan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan partisipasi masyarakat dalam Pengawasan Pemilu Berkelanjutan. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini berfokus pada pemberdayaan masyarakat guna meningkatkan pengetahuan, keterampilan, dan kesadaran mereka untuk terlibat aktif dalam pengawasan pemilu. Pendekatan yang diterapkan dalam program ini adalah metode partisipatif yang meliputi pelatihan intensif, sosialisasi, dan pendampingan langsung kepada masyarakat mengenai mekanisme pengawasan pemilu. Pengabdian ini menggunakan Metode Partisipatory Action Research. Hasil yang diperoleh dari pengabdian ini menunjukkan adanya perubahan pengetahuan dan kemampuan dalam partisipasi masyarakat, baik dari sisi pemahaman tentang regulasi pemilu, keterampilan dalam melakukan pengawasan, serta kesadaran terhadap pentingnya keberlanjutan dalam proses demokrasi. Melalui kolaborasi antara Bawaslu dan masyarakat, program ini mampu menciptakan pengawasan yang lebih transparan dan partisipatif, sekaligus memperkuat demokrasi yang berkelanjutan di tingkat lokal. Oleh karena itu, program ini dapat menjadi model bagi penguatan pengawasan pemilu di daerah lain di Indonesia.

Review

The proposed work, titled "Peningkatan Kapasitas Partisipatif Masyarakat dalam Pengawasan Pemilu Berkelanjutan: Kolaborasi Bersama Bawaslu Provinsi Sumatera Utara," addresses a critically important and timely issue: enhancing community participation in sustainable election oversight in Indonesia. The abstract effectively highlights the persistent challenge of low public engagement in monitoring elections, a significant barrier to democratic integrity. The core objective of this community service program is clear – to empower local communities by boosting their knowledge, skills, and awareness to actively participate in election supervision, particularly through a collaborative effort with Bawaslu North Sumatra. The strength of this initiative lies in its well-defined participatory approach, utilizing intensive training, socialization, and direct mentorship, underpinned by the Participatory Action Research (PAR) methodology. This hands-on, engagement-focused strategy is well-suited for fostering genuine community ownership and capacity building. The reported outcomes are encouraging, indicating positive shifts in participants' understanding of election regulations, their practical skills in oversight, and their commitment to the long-term sustainability of democratic processes. The successful collaboration between Bawaslu and the community is presented as a key factor in achieving more transparent and participatory oversight, thereby strengthening local democracy and offering a promising model for other regions in Indonesia. While the abstract provides a compelling overview of a valuable program, a full paper would benefit from elaborating on several points. It would be insightful to understand the specific metrics or qualitative indicators used to assess the "change in knowledge and ability," providing concrete evidence of impact beyond general statements. Further discussion on the long-term sustainability of this increased participation after the program concludes, as well as an analysis of potential challenges encountered during implementation and how they were overcome, would significantly enhance the paper's robustness. Additionally, exploring the unique contextual factors in North Sumatra that contributed to its success, and how these might influence the program's replicability as a model in diverse regions, would add valuable practical and theoretical depth.

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