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Traditional Indonesian villagers collectively maintain sustainable agricultural systems and infrastructure rooted in inclusivity and social justice values, which fosters a harmonious and productive social life. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To examine how traditional values and daily practices shape inclusive sustainable development and democratic living within an agricultural community.

September 3, 2026Development in Practice

Sustainable and democratic, but less appealing: unveiling the inclusive community development initiatives of Indonesian villagers

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MIMoh In'amiIslamic University AMAhmad Bukhori MuslimIndonesia University of Education AKAbdul KarimSunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung

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Ethnographic case study reveals strong integration of democratic values and ecological sustainability in rural villagers, highlighting the power of traditional inclusive community development.

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To examine how traditional values and daily practices shape inclusive sustainable development and democratic living within an agricultural community.
Conducted an ethnographic case study employing participant observation and semi-structured interviews.
Sampled 18 informants across diverse professional backgrounds within two villages in Pati Regency, Central Java, Indonesia.
Villagers collaboratively maintain sustainable agricultural systems and shared infrastructure grounded in principles of equity, diversity, and active participation.
Traditional farming rituals align with ecological cycles and reinforce social justice, driving community empowerment and cohesive social living.

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In'ami et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9935f3636c6408cfa7e9cc https://doi.org/10.1080/09614524.2026.2720168

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Ethnographic case study reveals strong integration of democratic values and ecological sustainability in rural villagers, highlighting the power of traditional inclusive community development.

Sustainable and democratic, but less appealing: unveiling the inclusive community development initiatives of Indonesian villagers

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Sustainable and democratic, but less appealing: unveiling the inclusive community development initiatives of Indonesian villagers

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