Jogo Tonggo: Utilising Local Wisdom as a Resilient Strategy During COVID-19 Pandemic in Central Java Indonesia

Abstract

Jogo Tonggo - a social activity from, by, and for the community based on local wisdom, is initiated by the Central Java Provincial Government to anticipate the negative implications of COVID-19 on the health, social and economic sectors. However, in practice, the role of formal key figures (Babinsa, Babinkamtibmas, and Village Midwives) and non-formal (RT/RW) in the context of social capital is a determining factor for the success of the implementation of Jogo Tonggo. The study's objective is to analyse the determinants that influence the success of the implementation of Jogo Tonggo in tackling the impact of the spread of COVID-19 on the health, social, and economic sectors of the community. Primary data were obtained through direct interviews with respondents consisting of key formal figures (Babinsa, Babinkamtibmas, Village Midwives), non-formal (RT/RW), and people exposed to COVID-19. Secondary data is obtained from BPS, related ministries and institutions, and the results of previous studies. Data is analysed descriptively and qualitatively. The results showed that Jogo Tonggo's activities in Central Java helped minimise the spread of COVID-19 and helped recover residents affected by COVID-19 through food assistance provided during the quarantine. The assistance provided to the affected communities has also succeeded in preventing social problems and ensuring security. The strength of social capital supported by community participation and the integration between formal and non-formal figures determine the success of the implementation of Jogo Tonggo.

Community-Centric Approach: Bhabinkamtibmas Strategies in Mitigating Covid-19 Transmission Within The Cultural Landscape Of Hukurila

“…In line with the study by Hariyanto et al (2022) hich states that the role of Bhabinkamtibnas in suppressing the spread of Covid-19 lies in the implementation aspect of health protocols in the field. This aspect can be observed through the evaluation of their effectiveness in ensuring protocol compliance, such as mask usage, maintaining physical distance, and reducing gatherings in public places (Mujiati et al, 2022).…”

“…The success of Bhabinkamtibmas in implementing these measures is crucial in forming a concrete depiction of their practical contribution to efforts to minimize the spread of the virus (Dewi et al, 2022). Additionally, the analysis can also focus on the response and adaptability of Bhabinkamtibmas to dynamic situations in the field, thereby understanding the extent to which they can adapt to changes in community behavior and respond to evolving health challenges (Hariyanto et al, 2022;Mujiati et al, 2022).…”

Community Protection with Local Wisdom?: Generational Communication Gap between Mamak and Kamanakan in Facing the Covid-19 Pandemic

“…This research is an effort to reveal the problems of cultural communication faced in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, one of which is by examining the role of communication and local wisdom centered on the communication between the MmK and KmN in the Minangkabau community in West Sumatra. The research was carried out by exploring and narrating people's experiences, and analyzing domains that are considered potential in cultural communication and local wisdom in dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic (Bahagia, et al 2020;Lestari, et al 2021;Santiko, et al 2021;Hariyanto, et al 2022. ).…”