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Village Digital Spaces and Generational Politics: The Challenge of Inclusive Innovation in Rural Indonesia

Saida 'Ulya, Sutrisno Sutrisno · 2025 · Populis Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik

Summary. Village Digital Community Spaces in rural Indonesia provide youth with basic digital skills training in graphic design and video editing, boosting confidence. However, structural barriers including top-down governance, social hierarchies, and poor infrastructure prevent young people from developing advanced skills and implementing their ideas. The study argues that sustainable rural innovation requires not just technology but also mentoring, cross-sector collaboration, and policies that support participatory, intergenerational planning.

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'Ulya, S., & Sutrisno, S.. (2025). Village Digital Spaces and Generational Politics: The Challenge of Inclusive Innovation in Rural Indonesia. Populis Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik. https://doi.org/10.30598/populis.20.1.110-124

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DOI
10.30598/populis.20.1.110-124
Countries
Indonesia
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, entrepreneurship, regional-innovation-systems
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2026-04-28