TRANSFORMASI DIGITAL KEARIFAN LOKAL SISTEM MITIGASI BENCANA DI GORONTALO

Abstract

Gorontalo is a region with a high level of disaster vulnerability, which requires mitigation approaches that are not merely technical in nature but also aligned with the social and cultural characteristics of local communities. One strategy that can be adopted is the digital transformation of local wisdom that has long been practiced by communities as part of disaster mitigation systems. This study aims to examine and formulate models of digital transformation that can be applied to disaster mitigation systems in Gorontalo. The research employs a mixed-method approach, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative ethnographic methods to understand the meanings, functions, and potential of local cultural practices in the context of disaster risk reduction. Data were collected through documentation, field observations, in-depth interviews with traditional leaders and community members, as well as an analysis of technology implementation stages. The findings indicate that the cultural values and practices of the Gorontalo community, particularly payango and panggoba, have strong potential to be transformed into digital systems without diminishing their cultural meanings.