Social Innovation as a Step Towards Proper Governance: A Case Study of Community-based Development Planning in Lebakgedong Sub-Distrik Lebak Regency

This study aims to explore and analyze the process of social innovation in the implementation of community-based development planning in Banjar Irigasi Village in Lebakgedong District as an effort to realize proper governance. It uses a qualitative method in the form of descriptive analysis through primary and secondary data. Data are collected through interviews and observations. The results show that: 1) An obstacle in the process of creating innovation is budget limitations, therefore the only social innovation created in Banjar Irigasi Village is the Jumat Serius program. 2) The Jumat Serius program was chosen to overcome the problem of stunting in this village by inviting donations from the community and village officials. The “Jumat Serius” Program is a program in Banjar Irigasi Village to reduce stunting and hunger rates, carried out by prioritizing the principle of mutual cooperation and inviting all village officials and communities to donate a minimum of 1000 rupiah. The donations collected will be distributed to people in need in the form of basic necessities, cash, and nutritious food. This program not only provides a change in community behavior, but also succeeds in reducing the stunting rate in Banjar Irigasi Village.