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The primary background for the second amendment of the Village Law, enacted as Law Number 3 of 2024, is the constitutional recognition of Villages as stated in the 1945 Constitution. Over time, Villages have evolved into various forms that require protection and empowerment to become strong, advanced, independent, and democratic entities.
The Transformation Since Law No. 6 of 2014
Since the original enactment of the Village Law in 2014, three significant shifts have occurred:
- Formal Leadership: Village Heads have increasingly functioned as formal leaders within the state structure.
- Bureaucratic Governance: Village administration has become more structured and professional.
- Expanded Authority: Villages now possess greater legal power to manage their own affairs.
The Impact of the Village Fund (Dana Desa)
Since the first allocation in 2015, the Village Fund has served as a catalyst for national stability by:
- Encouraging Villages to explore local economic potential to drive national growth.
- Preventing excessive urbanization (rural-to-city migration) by creating opportunities in rural areas.
- Balancing the economic gap between rural and urban centers.
Community & Association Aspirations
The 2024 revision was heavily influenced by various village associations (APDESI, PAPDESI, AKSI, PPDI, and ABPEDNAS). Key aspirations included:
- Term Adjustments: Requests to change the term of office (initially proposed as 9 years x 2 terms).
- Constitutional Status: Recognition of the Village Government as the smallest formal unit of the State governance system.
- Welfare Expansion: Demands for standardized income and benefits for Village Heads, apparatus, and institutional members (BPD, RT/RW, PKK, Posyandu, etc.).
- Fiscal Increase: Requests to increase the Village Fund allocation to 10% – 20% of the National Transfer Budget.
Legal Chronology: The Problem Inventory List (DIM)
The drafting of Law Number 3 of 2024 followed a strict legislative process coordinated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Villages (Kemendesa PDTT):
- July 2023: The DPR RI submitted the draft revision to the President for joint approval.
- August 2023: The President mandated a cross-ministerial team (Interior, Villages, Finance, Manpower, and Law) to draft the Problem Inventory List (DIM).
- September 2023: The President officially appointed government representatives to deliberate the RUU with the DPR RI, emphasizing the need to maintain the substance of government agreements while reporting crucial issues directly to the President.
Conclusion
The Socialization of Law Number 3 of 2024 is crucial to ensure that all village stakeholders understand the legal transition. This law is not just a change in terminology; it is a refinement of the 2014 vision—moving toward a future where villages are the foundation of a just and prosperous Indonesia. By addressing term limits, welfare, and institutional status, this law provides the stability needed for 2025 and beyond.
