Advances in technology and information have
brought changes to people's living patterns, the impact
of which is expected to increase people's incomes.
Therefore, research is needed on The Development of
Digital Villages in improving this public service in one of
the digital villages in Gorontalo Province. The goal to be
achieved through this research is (1) to find out how the
development of digital villages in improving public
services, (2) to find out determinants in the development
of digital villages in Lamahu village of South Bulango
District of Bone Bolango Regency.
The study uses a qualitative approach, where
researchers want to collect data through observation, indepth interviews and documentation. Data obtained
through the research process will be conducted data
acquisition through data trianggulation methods,
extension of observations and conducting focus group
discussion so that valid data is expected to be obtained
and will be analyzed using data reduction techniques,
data presentation and conclusion withdrawal.
The results showed that: 1). The development of digital
villages in improving public services in Lamahu Village
can be seen through: (a). The application of government
service systems with e-Government, (b) Community
services in health and security aspects based on android,
and (c) Community empowerment by utilizing
information technology. And 2). Determinant factors
that determine the success of digital village development
in Lamahu Village include: (a). The level of public
education, (b). Availability of access to information
technology, and (c). There is support and commitment
from the government
Keywords : Digital Village, Public Service