Participatory Urban Governance and Community Empowerment: An Ethnographic Study of Sulam Angkinan

This research expands the understanding of participatory governance in urban areas of the Global South by demonstrating that community participation can grow organically through everyday practices, social networks, and cultural heritage, as seen in the Sulam Angkinan community in Palembang. This study emphasizes the importance of incorporating cultural, relational, and gender dimensions into urban governance frameworks, as women are key actors in maintaining local skills and values, despite the challenges of regeneration, innovation, and institutional transformation