The construction of a New Capital City  (IKN) will have major implications for the equitable distribution of national welfare. The development of the National Capital Region (IKN) is a national strategic project that is considered to be able to increase economic growth and equitable distribution of national welfare. There are data that explain empirically the explanatory material that has been discussed. It can be emphasized that in the short term, the development of the  IKN can encourage economic activity through infrastructure investment in the IKN and surrounding areas. Then encourage trade between regions, and open up job creation opportunities. This paper also recommends that development in the context of welfare is not only a matter of increasing economic impact after the development of IKN in PPU and Kukar. However, in the context of the perspective of local community involvement in the stages of IKN development, it must be included, especially the contribution to recommendations for strengthening the socio-cultural aspect. The analysis used in this paper is descriptive qualitative research. In collecting data to support this research will track through data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) and National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS) for each area affected by IKN.

This research examines rural democratic system in the election of Village Head of Batu Timbau by involving adat (customary) institution. In data collection, this research used interviews, as well as observation, and documentation; and in analyzing data, a descriptive qualitative method was employed. The study concludes that any candidate should be a member of customary community and hold a recommendation from village customary institution. This rule was made based on the agreement among village government, customary institution, and community leader aiming at preserving cultural heritage, customary land, and customary rights. In fact, the elected village government of Batu Timbau has adopted rural democractic system with adat characteristics