Accelerating Regional Development: A Study On The Implementation Of Agile Governance In The Lamongan Regency Government

Abstract

The acceleration of regional development demands a transformation of governance that is adaptive, responsive, and collaborative. This study aims to analyze the implementation of agile governance as a strategy for accelerating regional development in Lamongan Regency. The agile approach, originally developed in private-sector project management, has been adapted to address bureaucratic rigidity, expedite decision-making, and promote innovation in public services. The research employs a qualitative method through in-depth interviews, field observations, and document studies involving officials, civil servants, and the community as key informants. The findings reveal that the implementation of agile governance has transformed bureaucratic paradigms from hierarchical systems into more flexible, results-oriented governance structures. The principles of agile have been proven to accelerate policy formulation, enhance program efficiency, strengthen transparency, and improve public service responsiveness. Nevertheless, challenges remain, such as organizational culture resistance, digital competency gaps among government agencies, and limited data system integration. The study concludes that agile governance plays a strategic role in accelerating regional development by strengthening cross-organizational coordination, expediting decision-making processes, and enhancing governmental accountability. The main recommendations include strengthening leadership commitment, developing human resource capacity based on an agile mindset, and building an integrated digital ecosystem to support adaptive, innovative, and sustainable governance.