Implementation of Smart Governance in Population Administration Service Innovation: A Narrative Literature Review and Contextualization

Annisa Fabriana; Endang Larasati Setianingsih; Ika Riswanti Putranti; Kismartini Kismartini

doi:10.62794/je3s.v7i4.429

Authors

Annisa Fabriana Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Endang Larasati Setianingsih Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Ika Riswanti Putranti Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
Kismartini Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62794/je3s.v7i4.429

Keywords:

Smart Governance, Population Administration, Public Service Innovation, Cilacap Regency

Abstract

The implementation of smart governance has become increasingly important in transforming population administration services to make them more efficient, transparent, responsive, and accessible to the public. However, digital transformation in public services does not merely involve the adoption of technology but also requires institutional capacity, data integration, competent human resources, public participation, and collaboration among stakeholders. This study aims to analyze the implementation of smart governance in population administration service innovation and contextualize its relevance to Cilacap Regency. This study employed a narrative literature review approach by analyzing relevant publications published primarily between 2021 and 2026 and retrieved from Google Scholar and SINTA databases. Six studies were selected based on their relevance to smart governance, digital government, public service innovation, and population administration. The findings indicate that smart governance implementation is reflected in service digitalization, data integration, information technology utilization, transparency, public participation, and inter-agency collaboration. Although these innovations improve service accessibility, efficiency, and responsiveness, several challenges remain, including infrastructure limitations, system integration, digital literacy, human resource capacity, and unequal access to digital services. In Cilacap Regency, innovations such as “Dolan Teluk Penyu” and “Maria Mercedes Jaritan” demonstrate progress toward more accessible population administration services. Nevertheless, limited online queue capacity and high demand for electronic identity card services indicate that digitalization has not fully guaranteed equitable access. Therefore, strengthening technological infrastructure, institutional capacity, data integration, and inclusive service mechanisms is essential for sustainable smart governance implementation.

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