PEOPLE PARTICIPATION TO MAKE A HEALTHY CITY Nurul Chamidah (a*) Endah Nurhawaeny (b*) Ismayana (c*)
a) Extension and Development Communication, Post Gradute Program, Universitas Gadjah Mada
b) Economic Faculty, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon
c) Law Faculty, Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati Cirebon
Abstract
Indonesian Ministry of Health has nine criteria to make a healthy city. The role of community is a vital point to make the healthy city happen. Cirebon City is one of the cities in West Java having a community participation track through the establishment of Forum Kota Sehat dan Bersih or Forum of Healthy and Clean City (FORKASIH) in 2000. Their role is considerable and they have rewarded various international awards. In the development communication system, the role of society is valuable. Further analyses concerning the supporting factors, obstacles, and levels of society participations are required. This research applies the explorative qualitative method where data is collected through observations of participants, interviews, and documentary study. The research output shows that the communicators have an important role in the people movement supported by the collectivity culture. The level of participation is highest in the participation stairs of Arnstein, which is the power of people with the power delegation.
Keywords: Development communication, people participation, FORKASIH, Health City
