Attorney General: Jaga Desa Programme Demonstrates Prosecutor's Office Commitment to Safeguarding Village Governance
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Attorney General ST Burhanuddin stated that the Jaksa Garda Desa (Jaga Desa) programme is a tangible manifestation of the Republic of Indonesia Prosecutor’s Office’s commitment to safeguarding village governance from all forms of legal misconduct.
“This programme is a concrete embodiment of our commitment as the Prosecutor’s Office to continuously guide and provide direction to all village administrations in a transparent, accountable, and law-abiding manner,” he said in his speech at the Jaga Desa Award 2026 event in Jakarta on Sunday evening.
According to him, village development is one of the key focuses of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, as outlined in the sixth point of the Astacita, which emphasises building from the villages and from the bottom up for economic equality and poverty eradication.
He stated that this vision aligns with the commitment of the National Association of Village Consultative Bodies (Abpednas), which collaborates with the Attorney General’s Office through the Jaga Desa programme.
“Abpednas serves as the frontline in strengthening the role of Village Consultative Bodies, ensuring that village community aspirations are channelled while upholding democratic values in villages,” said Burhanuddin, who is also the Chairman of the Abpednas Advisory Board.
He further stressed the importance of collective spirit to support good village governance. He expressed hope that there would be no more disgraceful acts in village environments, particularly corruption.
After the event, Yandri stated that the Jaga Desa application is one way to assist village heads in managing finances. With the programme, he added, village heads can be protected from individuals who disrupt their performance.
“The response from village heads has been very positive because, in addition to guidance on financial management, they now feel protected from rogue law enforcement officials who may have previously harassed or interfered with their work,” he said.
Yandri also noted that village officials need not worry about the Prosecutor’s Office supervision through Jaga Desa. On the contrary, he said, village heads feel pleased.
“The uniqueness of Jaga Desa is that if there are rogue law enforcement officials engaging in misconduct, such as extortion and the like, village heads can report directly to the Attorney General without the knowledge of those individuals. They feel more at ease now,” Yandri remarked.