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The existence of government's limitation in implementing the development programs makes the need for community involvement as beneficiaries and practitioners of the development in the culture of democracy. This study aimed to describe the contribution of youth in supporting the sustainable development. The study was conducted by using qualitative approach with case study method. The results showed that youth pioneering strength-based collaborative community became the major force in achieving the targets and the goals of sustainable development. Community became incubators in developing and internalizing the values of volunteerism, creativity, and innovation of youth in democratic governance management based on sustainable triangle, namely the balance of economic, social and environmental development.

The geographical condition of Indonesia, which is adjacent to several other countries, still poses various problems, both internal and external. This study aims to analyze factual and potential threats that are deemed capable of disrupting the stability of the border regions. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach with a case study method. The study was conducted in the border regions of the Republic of Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste. Data were collected using interviews, observation, and study documentation. The research involved several parties as sources of information, including government, academia, and society. Data analysis consists of three stages, i.e. data reduction, data display, and data verification. The results have showed that the problems that arose in the RI-RDTL border areas occurred in several aspects, i.e. (1) politics and government, (2) ideology, (3) economics, (4) education, (5) health, (6) defense and security, and (7) immigration