Efektivitas Reses DPRD Provinsi Gorontalo dalam Menyerap dan Menindaklanjuti Aspirasi Masyarakat di Kecamatan Batuda’a

The recess activity of the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) is an important mechanism for absorbing community aspirations and identifying local development needs. However, the effectiveness of this activity depends not only on collecting aspirations but also on how they are followed up and translated into tangible outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Gorontalo Provincial DPRD recess in absorbing and following up community aspirations in Batuda'a District, Gorontalo Regency. This research employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis focused on five indicators of effectiveness: program understanding, target accuracy, timeliness, goal achievement, and tangible change. The findings show that the recess provides an opportunity for community members to communicate their development needs, particularly those related to infrastructure. Although the activity has facilitated the collection of aspirations, not all proposals have been realized as development programs. The follow-up process requires time because aspirations must pass through planning, discussion, priority-setting, and budgeting stages. Some implemented proposals have benefited the community, but the resulting changes have not been experienced equally. These findings indicate that the effectiveness of the recess remains limited in terms of follow-up and tangible outcomes. Therefore, improved transparency, coordination, and monitoring are needed to ensure that community aspirations are followed up more effectively and translated into development programs that address local needs.