Irrigation Management from Good Governance Perspective in Wegil Village, Pati Regency

Abstract

This study examines the role of the village government in managing water resources for irrigating rice fields in Wegil Village, Pati Regency. Before each planting season, villages hold consultations to determine an irrigation management committee for rice fields, a process facilitated by the village government with the active participation of farmers. This governance approach is analyzed using the framework of Good Governance to explore the relationship between the village government, farmers, and market interests. A qualitative case study method was used, with in-depth interviews conducted with key informants, including village government officials, members of the irrigation committee (P3A), and local farmers. The study presents several key findings. First, irrigation management in Wegil Village operates through a discussion-based political mechanism. Second, Good Governance serves as a collaborative space for various actors in irrigation management and agricultural marketing. Finally, the village government plays a central role in ensuring synergy between the village government, P3A, farmers, and market interests.