Abstract:

This study explores the role of Tri Hita Karana (THK), as Balinese local wisdom, on the implementation of good governance within social organizations in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. The research takes a banjar as its object, namely Banjar Kedaton, as one form of non profit social organization located in Sumerta Kelod, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. These research was conducted by employing qualitative method and an ethnomethodological approach to examine a setting in daily life. The informants selected to participate hold a management role in Banjar Kedaton or know the history of the governance structure of  Banjar Kedaton. The results of this study indicate that Balinese local wisdom (THK) has become a strong foundation for the implementation of the principles of good governance in Banjar Kedaton.