The Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM) IPB University has conducted a census of the Precise Village Data (DDP) in Balumbang Jaya Village, (18/1). The DDP census has been running for two months starting November 16, 2020, in Balumbang Jaya Village and has reached 80 percent of the census data.

This participatory census is a joint work to build Precise Village Data by LPPM IPB University with the innovator Deputy Head of LPPM of Community Service, Dr. Sofyan Sjaf. This activity aims to help villages or sub-districts obtain accurate and valid village data, both in social and spatial terms, that becomes a reference in decision making and policy, especially matters relating to the village.

One of the selected villages around the IPB University campus is Balumbang Jaya Village, West Bogor District, Bogor City. The activity is a collaborative work between IPB University lecturers and students with village youth. Balumbang Jaya Village itself involved 32 village youths to participated in this activity.

During the participatory census Precise Village Data, the community must implement the health protocol properly, namely 3M (Using Masks, Washing Hands, and Maintaining Distance). Since this activity began to be implemented, the Balumbang Jaya Village Government has been very enthusiastic and appreciative in welcoming the IPB University Precise Village Data activity.

"This is a historical milestone for residents around the IPB University campus because society isn't just an object but a subject it's proven by collaborative work between lecturers and students with village youths. Besides, the Balumbang Jaya Village government also helped at the beginning of the activity with supervision related to socialization and problems faced during the program. The village government always responds quickly for residents who still need an explanation regarding the Precise Village Data Program in Balumbang Jaya Village, "said Dr. Sofyan.

The results of participatory census data will be submitted directly by the Rector of IPB University to the village chief or Lurah in 12 Villages around the IPB University Campus currently in the finalization stage of the census participatory Precise Village Data. (* / LPPM) (IAAS / MSW)