Perspective on Contemporary Rural Development Transformation: Dialogue and Dialectics

Abstract

Purpose: The author tries to present data holistically related to the keywords transformation and governance, this is intended so that in managing change it can answer public problems and direct changes that have sustainable benefits.   Theoretical Framework: Design/methodology/approach – By conducting a bibliometric analysis of 1,209 research articles published during 1964 - 2023 with the keyword Rural Transformation in the subject area of social sciences.   Method: Taken from Scopus indexed articles, this research provides comprehensive insights from abstraction and keyword analysis. The research flow that emerged was further evaluated using VOSviewer software.   Result: This study illustrates the transformation trend which leads to the study of local people, social relations, rural geography, this illustrates that rural transformation needs to study the grassroots aspect of individuals who are in groups within perspective of change, future changes certainly need to pay attention to aspects of capita income, land use transition and optimization.   Conclusions: The influence of the environment on the organization is determinant, where the environment contributes to the success or effectiveness of the organization by entering or supplying inputs in the form of resources and information and determining the form of products or services (services). In order to ensure that the organization is in harmony with its environment, the organization must carefully define and ensure that the input flow is maintained in the decision-making process and the implementation and distribution of the results, especially in the process of organizational change.