The Digital Communication Festival (Digikomfest) 2024: A Step Towards Transparency and Digitalization
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the Acting Regent of Bekasi, Dedy Supriyadi, officially opened the Digital Communication Festival (Digikomfest) 2024 organized by the Department of Communication, Informatics, Cryptography, and Statistics (Diskominfosantik) of Bekasi Regency at Hotel Sahid Jaya, Lippo Cikarang. This initiative aims to appreciate the efforts of local government officials in the field of digitalization and public communication.
Encouraging Transparency in Public Information
Acting Regent Dedy Supriyadi emphasized the importance of Digikomfest 2024 as an extraordinary initiative to recognize the real work of government agencies in digitalization and public communication. The Bekasi Regency Government is committed to promoting transparency in public information across all departments and agencies to ensure a more transparent, responsive, and accountable governance.
Recognizing Exemplary Efforts in Digital Management
The commitment to transparency was demonstrated through the recognition of 58 nominees across 21 categories actively managing digital information in local government offices, districts, villages, and related institutions. This acknowledgment aims to stimulate the development of digitalization and enhance information transparency not only at the regional government level but also at the district, village, and community levels.
Building an Informed and Engaged Community
Acting Regent Dedy Supriyadi expressed his optimism that the entire community in Bekasi Regency would become more interconnected, educated, and actively contribute to regional development. Effective public communication plays a vital role in building an educated, engaged, and empowered society.
Awards and Achievements in Information Management
He also applauded the various accolades received by the Bekasi Regency Government, such as the title of Informative Regency awarded by the West Java Information Commission in 2024, the Humas Jabar Awards 2024 for contributions to social media management at the regency, village, and community levels, and recognition for managing social media from the district level to communities in Bekasi Regency.
In conclusion, the Digikomfest 2024 serves as a catalyst for promoting transparency, digitalization, and effective public communication in Bekasi Regency. It is a testament to the government’s commitment to fostering an informed, engaged, and empowered community through open access to information and digital innovation.
