Community Participation in the Implementation of Village Development Deliberations in Ujung Kota Village Surabaya

The Village Development Conference is an annual forum that involves the people of Ujung Village in the development planning process. The implementation of Village Development Planning Conference aims to increase community participation in determining development priorities in accordance with local needs. This study aims to analyze community participation in Village Development Planning Conference, in particular the extent to which their active involvement supports an inclusive and sustainable development planning process. In Ujung Village, Surabaya City, Village Development Planning Conference is held regularly every year as part of a series of regional development plans. This process involves various parties, including village officials, community leaders, RT/RW, and residents from various social backgrounds. The theory used is the Community Participation Theory by Oakley (1991), which emphasizes the importance of active community involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of development. Three main indicators are used to measure participation: media participation, participation in the process, and access to decision-making. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with direct observation methods and document studies. The results of the study show that although Village Development Planning Conference provides space for the community to participate, involvement is still limited. To increase the effectiveness of participation, more intensive socialization, involvement of vulnerable groups, and transparency in decision-making are needed. With these steps, Village Development Planning Conference can become a more inclusive and empowering instrument in supporting local development. Community-based development not only produces immediate benefits, but also improves their quality of life