https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/ligundi <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journal Ligundi of Community Service</strong> is one of the founding journals of Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Himah Pariangan Batusangkar. Since 2024 the journal has provided a platform for high-quality, It's a quarterly refereed journal concerned with the practice and processes of community engagement. It provides a forum for academics, practitioners and community representatives to explore issues and reflect on practices relating to the full range of engaged activity. This journal is a peer-reviewed online journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research focused on research, implementation.<br /><br />The mission of <strong>Journal Ligundi of Community Service</strong> is to serve as the premier peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal to advance theory and practice related to all forms of outreach and engagement. This includes highlighting innovative endeavors; critically examining emerging issues, trends, challenges, and opportunities; and reporting on studies of impact in the areas of public service, outreach, engagement, extension, engaged research, community-based research, community-based participatory research, action research, public scholarship, service-learning, and community service.</p> Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al-Hikmah Pariangan Batusangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. en-US Journal Ligundi of Community Service 3048-3182 https://ejournal.staialhikmahpariangan.ac.id/Journal/index.php/ligundi/article/view/1059 <p><strong>Background: </strong>Digital inclusion is crucial for fostering social justice, particularly in rural areas. The advent of smart villages, empowered by digital technologies, has the potential to transform remote communities in Indonesia. This study explores the impact of smart village initiatives on improving access to technology, education, and economic opportunities, thereby contributing to social justice and equity.</p> <p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This research aims to analyze how smart village programs in Indonesia contribute to digital inclusion and social justice. It examines the role of technology in bridging the digital divide in rural areas and assesses how these initiatives influence social equity, economic growth, and community empowerment<strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>Method: </strong>A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from surveys conducted with residents of various smart villages in Indonesia, and qualitative interviews with local leaders and policymakers. Statistical methods were used to analyze the impact of smart village programs on key indicators such as access to information, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>The findings reveal that smart village initiatives have significantly improved digital access and social services, thereby promoting social justice. However, challenges remain in terms of technological infrastructure, digital literacy, and equitable access across different rural regions. While some villages have shown notable advancements in community empowerment and economic opportunities, others continue to face barriers in fully utilizing digital technologies.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study underscores the potential of smart villages as a means to advance digital inclusion and social justice in rural Indonesia. However, for these initiatives to be truly transformative, ongoing efforts are required to address the challenges of infrastructure, literacy, and inclusivity. Policymakers and educators must collaborate to ensure that digital technologies are accessible and beneficial to all, particularly marginalized communities in rural areas.</p> Muhtar Muhtar Copyright (c) 2025 Muhtar Muhtar https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 2025-11-13 2025-11-13 2 4 72 82 10.55849/ligundi.v2i4.1059