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FORMOSA NEWS - Malang - Participatory Village Regulation Training Strengthens Market Governance in Ngawonggo Village, Malang. A participatory training program on drafting village regulations in Ngawonggo Village, Tajinan District, Malang Regency, produced a formal village regulation on market governance and strengthened local economic management. The initiative was conducted by Marsudi Dedi Putra, Mukhammad Soleh, Imam Ropii, Sri Rahayuningsih, and Muhammad Bashori from Wisnuwardhana University, Malang and published in 2026 in the Asian Journal of Community Services. The findings highlight how community involvement in drafting village regulations improves transparency, legal certainty, and economic sustainability in rural markets.
Background: The Important Role of Village Markets
Village markets play a central role in Indonesia’s rural economy. They function not only as trading hubs but also as drivers of local income and employment. However, many villages still lack formal regulatory frameworks for managing market operations. Without clear rules, issues such as stall allocation, fee collection, sanitation, and security often remain unresolved. Ngawonggo Village faced similar challenges, with market management operating informally and without written village regulations. This situation created uncertainty for traders and limited the village government’s ability to optimize local economic potential. Ngawonggo Village, located in Tajinan District, Malang Regency, has a population of 4,709 residents across 1,326 households. Most residents work in agriculture, while others operate small businesses or trade in the village market. The absence of formal market governance rules made it difficult to regulate trader participation, set retribution fees, and ensure fair management. This gap prompted the research team from Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang to design a participatory training program focused on drafting village regulations for market governance.
Methodology: Surveys and Field Observations
The program used a juridical-participatory approach that positioned village officials, traders, and community leaders as active participants in drafting the regulation. The methodology combined field observation, focus group discussions, stakeholder capacity-building sessions, and guided drafting workshops. The team first conducted observations to identify key issues in the Ngawonggo Village market. These included unclear retribution fees, limited facilities, and weak financial management. After mapping these problems, the researchers facilitated structured discussions with stakeholders to formulate regulatory solutions.
The training then moved through five structured stages of village regulation drafting:
Background: The Important Role of Village Markets
Village markets play a central role in Indonesia’s rural economy. They function not only as trading hubs but also as drivers of local income and employment. However, many villages still lack formal regulatory frameworks for managing market operations. Without clear rules, issues such as stall allocation, fee collection, sanitation, and security often remain unresolved. Ngawonggo Village faced similar challenges, with market management operating informally and without written village regulations. This situation created uncertainty for traders and limited the village government’s ability to optimize local economic potential. Ngawonggo Village, located in Tajinan District, Malang Regency, has a population of 4,709 residents across 1,326 households. Most residents work in agriculture, while others operate small businesses or trade in the village market. The absence of formal market governance rules made it difficult to regulate trader participation, set retribution fees, and ensure fair management. This gap prompted the research team from Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang to design a participatory training program focused on drafting village regulations for market governance.
Methodology: Surveys and Field Observations
The program used a juridical-participatory approach that positioned village officials, traders, and community leaders as active participants in drafting the regulation. The methodology combined field observation, focus group discussions, stakeholder capacity-building sessions, and guided drafting workshops. The team first conducted observations to identify key issues in the Ngawonggo Village market. These included unclear retribution fees, limited facilities, and weak financial management. After mapping these problems, the researchers facilitated structured discussions with stakeholders to formulate regulatory solutions.
The training then moved through five structured stages of village regulation drafting:
- Planning stage involving the village head, village secretary, and Village Consultative Body (BPD).
- Drafting stage with assistance from Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang researchers.
- Discussion stage through village deliberation forums with traders and community leaders.
- Determination stage where the draft regulation was approved by the village government and BPD.
- Promulgation stage where the regulation was officially enacted and published in the village gazette.
This structured participatory process produced a comprehensive draft village regulation consisting of six chapters and 29 articles. The regulation addresses institutional management of the market, trader obligations, fee structures, supervision mechanisms, and administrative sanctions. It also outlines roles for village authorities and establishes standards for cleanliness, security, and stall allocation.
Key Findings
Key Findings
Several key findings emerged from the participatory drafting process:
- Community participation increased acceptance of the regulation among traders.
- Transparent fee-setting reduced concerns about unfair retribution practices.
- Stakeholder involvement improved clarity in market governance roles.
- Village officials gained technical skills in legislative drafting.
- The regulation created a legal basis for improving facilities and services.
During deliberation sessions, traders requested differentiated retribution fees based on stall type to avoid burdening small-scale sellers. Religious leaders emphasized sanitation and security improvements. Community representatives highlighted the importance of transparent financial reporting. These inputs were incorporated into the final draft, demonstrating the effectiveness of participatory governance.
Impact and Implications:
The research team from Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang emphasized that community ownership of regulations improves long-term compliance. By involving stakeholders from the beginning, the village regulation reflects real needs rather than top-down decisions. The participatory approach also strengthened trust between traders and village authorities. The implementation of the regulation was finalized on July 24, 2025, when the Ngawonggo Village Head formally enacted the rule. The regulation was then published in the village gazette and announced through public communication channels. Once promulgated, the regulation became legally binding and served as the foundation for market management, fee collection, and service provision. The study highlights broader implications for rural governance in Indonesia. Participatory drafting of village regulations can strengthen democratic decision-making, improve economic governance, and increase local revenue. With clear rules, village markets can operate more efficiently, benefiting traders and consumers. The approach also reduces disputes related to fees, stall allocation, and financial transparency.
Author Profiles
Marsudi Dedi Putra, S.H., M.H., is a legal scholar at Wisnuwardhana University, Malang specializing in village governance and legislative drafting.
Mukhammad Soleh, S.H., M.H., is a lecturer in constitutional and administrative law at Wisnuwardhana University, Malang focusing on participatory policymaking.
Imam Ropii, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang is an academic in public law with expertise in village institutional governance.
Sri Rahayuningsih, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang is a researcher in community empowerment and rural legal development.
Muhammad Bashori, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang focuses on local government policy and village administration at Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang.
Source
Putra, Marsudi Dedi; Soleh, Mukhammad; Ropii, Imam; Rahayuningsih, Sri; Bashori, Muhammad. “Participatory Village Regulation Drafting Training in Ngawonggo Village, Tajinan District, Malang Regency.” Asian Journal of Community Services, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v5i3.11
Author Profiles
Marsudi Dedi Putra, S.H., M.H., is a legal scholar at Wisnuwardhana University, Malang specializing in village governance and legislative drafting.
Mukhammad Soleh, S.H., M.H., is a lecturer in constitutional and administrative law at Wisnuwardhana University, Malang focusing on participatory policymaking.
Imam Ropii, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang is an academic in public law with expertise in village institutional governance.
Sri Rahayuningsih, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang is a researcher in community empowerment and rural legal development.
Muhammad Bashori, S.H., M.H., Wisnuwardhana University, Malang focuses on local government policy and village administration at Universitas Wisnuwardhana Malang.
Source
Putra, Marsudi Dedi; Soleh, Mukhammad; Ropii, Imam; Rahayuningsih, Sri; Bashori, Muhammad. “Participatory Village Regulation Drafting Training in Ngawonggo Village, Tajinan District, Malang Regency.” Asian Journal of Community Services, 2026.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55927/ajcs.v5i3.11
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