Title: Analysis of the Nagari readiness in implementing the smart village in West Sumatera, Indonesia

Authors: Yuskar Yuskar; Asniati Bahari; Eri Gas Eka Putra; Jefril Rahmadoni; Ihsani Mazelfi

Addresses: Accounting Department, Universitas Andalas, Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra 25175, Indonesia ' Accounting Department, Universitas Andalas, Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra 25175, Indonesia ' Agricultural Technology Department, Universitas Andalas, Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra 25175, Indonesia ' Information System Department, Universitas Andalas, Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra 25175, Indonesia ' Accounting Department, Universitas Andalas, Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra 25175, Indonesia

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate villages' readiness called Nagari in West Sumatra, Indonesia, in implementing the smart village. The research involved 928 Nagari in the province. However, 208 Nagari were excluded because of no internet network. Questionnaires were distributed to 720 Nagari with a 25.56% response rate. The Nagari readiness variable was measured using a five-Likert scale using the TOE Framework. TOE can predict the availability of technology, organisational resources, and the environment around the organisation. The results showed that to implement the smart village, Nagari in West Sumatra still needs more improvements in information technology and human resources capability. However, the culture of the Nagari is adequate to achieve the smart village. This research contributes to the knowledge of accounting and management information systems practice. The result of the study will also be valuable for villages' management and West Sumatera Province policymakers, IT practitioners, and researchers to help Nagari implementing the smart village.

Keywords: smart village; TOE framework; implementation readiness; Nagari of West Sumatera; digitalisation Nagari government.

DOI: 10.1504/EG.2024.139500

Electronic Government, an International Journal, 2024 Vol.20 No.4, pp.422 - 441

Received: 10 Apr 2022
Accepted: 11 Sep 2022
Published online: 03 Jul 2024 *

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