The Challenges and Prospects of Electronic Land Certification in Indonesia

Abstract

This article investigates the implementation of electronic land certification in Indonesia, focusing on identifying challenges and conducting an analysis of this process. Using a qualitative approach and literature review, this research analyzes information from various documents on land certification issues in Indonesia and forms secondary sources of information from literature reviews, including scientific articles, government reports, and case studies from other countries that have implemented a certification system electronic land. The thematic analysis highlights three presidential directions in the digital transformation of land administration: simplifying applications and platforms, accelerating the implementation of the Electronic Based Government System (SPBE), and integrating land services into the National Portal. These steps aim to improve the efficiency, transparency, and responsiveness of public services and overcome challenges such as system complexity, data duplication, and limited access to information.
This research also reveals that electronic land certification significantly benefits modernizing land services in Indonesia, including accelerating land registration, increasing data accuracy and security, and contributing to Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) of IDR 3 trillion from the land sector in 2023. However, technical issues such as the digital divide and cybersecurity issues have to be addressed to ensure complete implementation success. Apart from technical challenges, social and cultural aspects are also the focus of this research. Low digital literacy and resistance to change must be overcome through public education about the long-term benefits of electronic land certification and increasing digital literacy. The electronic land certification program in Indonesia will be very prospective in the future and will become the main milestone of the digital transformation of modern land administration and services in Indonesia. The future prospects of the electronic land certification program in Indonesia are bright, with significant benefits in terms of efficiency, security, and data management. However, addressing the challenges related to infrastructure, training, public awareness, and legal frameworks will be crucial for the successful nationwide implementation of this program.