Community Empowerment Program Research Articles

Pemahaman Mekanisme dan Penerapan Pembukaan Rekening Efek Kepada Siwa dan Guru SMK Panca Dharma, Kota Balikpapan


 Securities companies, also called stock companies, are the most important chain in the capital market industry. Its existence is needed by two other market players, namely institutions (both government and private) that wish to raise funds and parties who have funds, both creditors and debtors. Unfortunately, literacy about stock investment is still low, especially in the younger generation, specifically in vocational schools in Balikpapan. For that reason, the Non-Productive Community Empowerment Program (PPM-NP) was held to empower target audiences to have knowledge about the importance of using free time in positive activities that can increase knowledge and skills. The target audience for this activity is Panca Dharma students in Balikpapan. This activity is collaborative with Mirae Balikpapan securities companies. This dedication method is carried out by providing training materials in lectures about the importance of introducing securities accounts on the stock exchange and the practice of opening securities accounts by several teachers and students of Panca Dharma Vocational School, which amounts to forty people who collaborate with Mirae Securities companies. The end result of this community dedication program is additional literacy and related education for teachers at the Panca Dharma Balikpapan Vocational School and the opening of securities accounts by five teachers and 18 students.

“Bumi Becaro” Environmentally Community Empowerment Program to Supporting Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery for the Community of Payakabung Village, Ogan Ilir District

This article explains how the condition of the community in the Payakabung Village area, North Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency after the Covid 19 pandemic has not fully recovered, then there is the role of the surrounding company, namely PT PLN Indonesia Power UPDK Keramasan ULPL Indralaya in helping restore the socio-economic conditions of the community through the "Bumi Becaro" program. stands for " Bumi Lestari Caram Seguguk Bersamo " which means protecting the earth together. It is with this spirit that the community empowerment program in Payakabung Village is carried out using the Triple Bottom Line approach which focuses on the goals of the planet, people and profit, so that the programs implemented will have an impact not only on social and economic life but also pay attention to the environment so that the empowerment program will be sustainable. As a result, beneficiary groups feel the positive impact, socially this program produces new groups that are active in empowerment, economically there is an increase in people's income and environmentally this program also has a direct impact because it has a zero waste concept that supports the circular economy that is environmentally friendly.

EFEKTIVITAS PENGELOLAAN DANA DESA DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT DI DESA KONTUNAGA KECAMATAN KONTUNAGA KABUPATEN MUNA

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of village funds management in community empowerment in Kontunaga Village, Kontunaga District, Muna District in 2022. This study was using a sample of 34 people from the community who were members of the community empowerment program in Kontunaga village in 2022. The data analysis for this study was based on the proposed effectiveness formula. The results of this study show that village financial management for community empowerment in Kontunaga village consists of village financial planning, which is rated as highly effective with an effectiveness level of 95,88%. The utilization of village resources is classified as effective with an effectiveness level of 84,71%. The accountability of the village fund belongs to the effective category, and its effectiveness level is 86,67%. This shows that village resource management for community empowerment in Kontunaga Village, Kontunaga District, Muna District is truly practiced and enjoyed by the community.

Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Melalui Program Agrowisata Di Desa Bojongnangka Kabupaten Pemalang

The agro-tourism pilot project in the village of Bojongnangka began at the end of 2021 with the construction of a tourist attraction, Gatra Kencana, an educational tourism destination for rice fields. Even though the tourist destination is built on top of the rice fields, the rice fields can still be planted with rice with homemade organic fertilizers. However, to become an agro-tourism village has not be followed with the development of tourism human resources and agro-tourism packages so that the beneficiaries have not be extended to the Bojongnangka village community. The absence of tourism activists who manage tour operations and the absence of tour packages to collaborate with community participation are challenges in developing this village. The methods used in this community service include the making of agro-tourism community groups, focused group discussions on agro-tourism, and theoretical and practical training carried out by the Village Community Empowerment Program (P2MD) team of Hospitality Management Study Program Dian Nuswantoro University. Finally, through deliberations with village officials and representatives of residents, an agreement was reached in the form of making an agro-tourism community group which was ratified through a Decree from the Head of Bojongnangka Village, 5 agro-tourism packages, and integration of tourism businesses to make Gatra Kencana a tourism icon in Bojongnangka Village. Moreover, the team also develop empowerment program of MSMEs in agro-tourism packages, signing a memorandum of understanding with the Association of Indonesian Tour Guides of Central Java Chapter and creating a display gallery to exhibit agro-tourism products of Bojongnangka village community.

Application of Drip Irrigation System on Vanilla Cultivation

Background: The research in Jogoyudan Village, Lumajang District, identifies a significant gap in community income, land utilization, and entrepreneurial skill development, which is addressed through a community empowerment program focusing on vanilla cultivation training. The primary research gap highlighted is the low community income, underutilized yard spaces, and inadequate training and workshops to improve entrepreneurship skills among residents. These challenges are critical in a community where agriculture is dominant but lacks diversification and modern cultivation techniques. Contribution: This community service aims to improve knowledge of cultivating vanilla and making drip irrigation. Through this activity, it is hoped that the community will get additional income from the vanilla cultivation business. Method: This study includes pre-training, training, and post-training. The training employs socialization regarding vanilla cultivation techniques and drip irrigation. The next step is the direct practice of planting and pollinating vanilla as well as the practice of assembling drip irrigation. In this activity, 25 people were selected as training participants. Results: This service program shows increased knowledge of vanilla cultivation and drip irrigation by 38%. Conclusion: The training participants can independently cultivate vanilla and create drip irrigation in the yard. This activity received an excellent response from the training participants regarding facilitators, facilities, presenters, and. Participants were very enthusiastic and enthusiastic about cultivating vanilla in their yards

Analisis Pengelolaan Dana Desa dalam Upaya Pembangunan Infrastruktur dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat di Desa Bengle Kecamatan Majalaya Kabupaten Karawang

Villages are areas whose main livelihood is agriculture and food production. In Indonesia, a village is a unit of government directly under the subdistrict government at the district level, led by a village head. Many people do not know how much budget realization in the accountability report. In terms of budgeting, the use of village funds in infrastructure development and village community empowerment cannot be said to be transparent. This study aims to explore the management of village funds in community empowerment efforts and infrastructure development in Bengle Majalaya village, Karawang in 2022. The research was conducted using a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. Data collection techniques were carried out by conducting in-depth interviews with the village head, village secretary, village treasurer, village advisory board as resource persons and researchers conducted direct observations. The government has followed the Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No. 20/2018 on Village Financial Management. The village development program is running well by producing sports facilities and infrastructure. However, the community empowerment program in Bengle Village is not running well, due to the lack of community participation in the village.

Participation in Health Promotion in Cases of Dengue Fever (DB) Viewed from Psychological Empowerment and Sense of Community

Dengue fever (DF) and its severe form, dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), are major causes of human morbidity and mortality. DF cases always increase every year, especially during floods. Geographical Location of Indonesia Tropical areas make every province endemic to DF. In 1997, 31,784 people fell ill with dengue fever, and in 2007, 156,697 people fell ill. The Indonesian government is implementing a community empowerment program by training dengue fever prevention cadres in the community (Jumantik PSN DBD) and implementing a dengue fever prevention campaign in schools to reduce the number of dengue fever cases.

Pengaruh Dana Desa Terhadap Pendapatan Masyarakat Di Desa Pandankrajan, Kecamatan Kemlagi, Kabupaten Mojokerto

The community empowerment program is still minimal and the economic level of the villagers is still low because the average villager's profession as a farmer forms the basis of this research. The purpose of this study was to test and prove the effect of physical development and community empowerment on the income of the people of Pandankrajan Village. The population used is the Pandankrajan village community of 2900 people. Purposive sampling was used to select a sample and obtain 97 respondents who met the requirements, namely the headman, village secretary, finance officer, planning officer, Village Consultative Body, head of government, head of welfare, head of service, head of hamlet, head of RT and RW, and people who are members of savings and loans. This study uses primary data. The primary data in this study were taken through direct distribution of questionnaires. The analysis technique used is SEM-PLS. The results showed that community empowerment had a positive and significant impact on people's income, because the empowerment program provided by the Pandankrajan village government had a better impact on the people's economy. Meanwhile, physical development has a negative and significant impact on people's income, so that increased physical development actually reduces people's income. 
 Keywords: Physical Development, Community Empowerment, Community Income

Utilization of Water Hyacinth as Organic Fertilizer on Kemaro Island, Palembang City

The water hyacinth is a free-floating aquatic plant. Water hyacinth has massive reproductive capacity, which causes several problems, including ecosystem destruction, irrigation problems, and its use as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, which causes the mosquito population to increase. The high growth rate of water hyacinth is also a major problem faced by the people on Kemaro Island. The large number of water hyacinth plants on Kemaro Island causes environmental issues, such as slum settlements. Pupuk Sriwidjaja Palembang (Pusri) Ltd. is here to overcome this problem through a community empowerment program, namely the Sehat Sejahtera Program (Sesera). The methods used in this research are literature study, observation, and interviews. The research results show that the Sesera Program is able to reduce the number of water hyacinths that accumulate around the residences of Kemaro Island residents. Through the Sesera Program, Pusri empowers the community to utilize and process water hyacinth in order to reduce the number of water hyacinth growing around Kemaro Island. Activities carried out by utilizing water hyacinth to become compost. To maintain these impacts or benefits, the Sesera Program through water hyacinth composting activities needs to involve other stakeholders who are able to encourage and increase the impact of the program, such as the Village Government, City government, and agriculture service.

BAZNAS Contribution Through Productive Zakat Program to the Economy Poor Society

This research aims to know the role of zakat productive in empowering poor communities identified as mustahik in entrepreneurship. Zakat which is allocated for mustahik can be used as venture capital whereas businesses developed by mustahik are generally still small-scale, which is not accessible by the bank. The mentoring process includes planning, implementation, monitoring, and control as well as an evaluation of the program, becoming one of the board programs to manage productive zakat, so the expectation of creating economic circulation, increasing the productivity of the business community, and increasing revenue/economic outcomes will sustainable. The method used in this study is a descriptive qualitative method to see the influence of zakat productive to the empowerment of the poor through the poverty index. This research uses primary data and secondary data. Primary data obtained from the survey results from the results of the dissemination of the questionnaire, and conduct in-depth interviews with program managers Productive Zakat in Baznas and mustahik as community empowerment program participants through Productive Zakat. Secondary data was obtained from the report Program BAZNAS on the internet, some literature, and articles. The results of the study showed overall mustahik said BAZNAS's productive economic program has been running very well.

SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL PIUTANG DALAM MENGELOLA PIUTANG MACET (STUDI KASUS PADA UPK KECAMATAN CIPUTAT TIMUR)

PNPM Mandiri Rural is a program to accelerate poverty alleviation in an integrated and sustainable manner. The vision of PNPM Mandir in rural areas is to realize the welfare and independence of the rural poor. Based on the vision, mission and strategies developed, PNPM emphasizes the importance of empowerment as the chosen approach in rural areas. Through PNPM Mandiri Rural it is hoped that the community will be able to complete the stages of empowerment, namely achieving independence and sustainability. The Mandiri Rural National Community Empowerment Program (PNPM) in East Ciputat District, South Tangerang City began operating in January 2017. For the community, especially MSMEs, they really feel the benefits of these Mandiri PNPM programs, especially for programs from funds provided lent by PNPM Mandiri Pedesaan. The collectibility of receivables over the last three years was in the percentage of collectibility I for the current category at 63%, collectibility II for the special mention credit category at 12%, collectibility III for the substandard category at 4% while collectibility for the IV category was doubtful at 3% and finally collectability V the bad credit category is 19%, with an average non-performing loan of 25%. This percentage shows that receivables over the last three years have not been good with current credit collectibility of 63% with the NPL being in the high risk category. With a percentage figure of 25%. From the conclusion of the percentage figures above, the effectiveness of controlling receivables based on the results of the NPL collectibility ratio is not good, but the circulation of receivables still continues today because the SPP program is a government program that is social assistance with a positive vision and mission to improve living standards by providing business financing for mothers. RTM (Poor Households) to become more independent and productive in developing businesses and opening up jobs, even on a small scale.
 
 Key words: Internal Control System, Bad Debt Management, Receivables

The Public Perception of the Existence of Coal Mines in South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia

Background and Objectives: The coal mining business is a source of foreign exchange for the country, but it is also thought to have a negative impact on the environment, therefore its continued existence can lead to a variety of public perceptions, both positive and negative. The purpose of this study is to ascertain public perceptions of the coal mining industry's existence and operational implications.
 Methods: The survey approach was used in this study to obtain information from respondents. Questions were posed using interviews, questionnaires, and secondary data.
 Results: The community leadership structure in the study area is that 35 respondents (48%) follow non-formal leadership, while 38 respondents (52%) follow formal leadership. Most community conflicts are usually triggered by land boundary disputes (38%), and complaints are not responded to (38%), and are resolved by consensus deliberation. Community responses to the impact of coal transportation are health problems (52%), the impact of the presence of coal mines is an increase in the economy (54%), disruption to public roads (66%), noise (66%), and air quality (72%). Coal hauling activities also have an impact on improving business prospects, namely 10% of respondents stated significant (high), 66% moderate, and 24% none. while for the criteria for increasing income, 16% of respondents stated an increase of 62%, a small increase, and 22% did not report. The environmental disturbance parameter stated that 60% of respondents felt disturbed and 40% did not. Environmental management activities on the impact of coal mining operations are 20% of respondents stating good, 34% abstaining and 22% not good.
 Conclusion: Community development and empowerment programs around the mine site must be implemented properly, and mine exploration permit holders must strictly adhere to the environmental impact analysis document and environmental management monitoring plan approved by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT MELALUI BANTUAN DANA DESA PADA DESA RITABEL KECAMATAN TANIMBAR UTARA KAPUBATEN KEPULAUAN TANIMBAR

The ritable village community in Tanimbar Islands Regency is the outermost, outermost and deepest area so that the village government seeks to carry out an empowering response through managing village funds. The research method used is descriptive qualitative and conducting in-depth interviews. The research findings are (1). lack of professionalism of the village government in carrying out community empowerment programs. (2) Conflict of authority between village secretary and village head and lack of trust in leadership. (3). Weak community response in empowering programs provided by the village government

Enhancing Post-Mining Lands’ Value through Sustainable Melon Cultivation: A Hydroponic Approach

This study investigates the potential of utilizing post-mining areas for sustainable melon (Cucurbitales, Cucurbitaceae, Cucumis) cultivation, focusing on premium melon production by PT. Indominco Mandiri within its Community Development and Empowerment program. A hydroponic system, which involves the cultivation of plants in a soilless medium with a nutrient solution, was employed due to its advantages in improving plant quality and yield. Findings demonstrate that melon thrives in ex-mining conditions, reaching harvesting maturity within 2.5 months, with fruits noted for their sweetness. Additionally, melons were found to be a rich source of vitamins A, K, C, B-6, E, niacin, and essential minerals including calcium, potassium, ferum, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, and zinc, with low sodium and no fat content. This research underscores the hydroponic system’s potential in reclaiming post-mining lands, enhancing economic viability and fostering community development and empowerment. The implications of these findings extend to environmental rehabilitation and sustainable agriculture practices, offering a feasible and productive use of post-mining land globally.

APLIKASI SEPASAR SEBAGAI PLATFORM EDUKASI HYBRID UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KAPASITAS PEDAGANG PASAR BERINGHARJO DI MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Beringharjo Market is the largest traditional market in Yogyakarta owned by the Yogyakarta city government . Beringharjo Market is one of the markets affected by the Covid-19 pandemic so that this situation makes it difficult for market traders to serve consumers who usually gather at the stalls or market booths and make sales. The number of buyers decreased quite a lot and happened a decrease in visits from tourists by up to 70 percent. This condition resulted in approximately 5000 traders and 300 carrying workers experiencing negative impacts due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Based on these problems, the solution is the Sepasar application as a Hybrid Education and Online Marketing media. Sepasar as a solution to the problems faced by providing online courses according to the needs of Beringharjo market traders . The Sepasar application also helps increase sales for Beringharjo Market Merchants by promoting products, events, and services. Expected output targets from the joint community empowerment program Sepasar is existence enhancement knowledge, skills , HR and organizational capacity, as well as digital literacy of Beringharjo market traders in using various digital media that help them in marketing, finance and organizational management .

Knowledge Enhancement about Preventive Orthodontic Treatment for Malocclusion and Stunting in Elementary School Children after Community Empowerment

Background: Nutritional insufficiency and stunting during infant growth and development also causes a delay in the ossification centers and may lead to poor skeletal and dental forms resulted in malocclusion. Early interceptive orthodontics can eliminate or reduce the severity of a developing malocclusion, the complexity of orthodontic treatment, the overall treatment time, and the cost. Proper oral and dental health knowledge and a favorable attitude toward oral and dental health are critical in preventing numerous dental issues such as malocclusion. Purpose: the aim of this community empowerment is to enhance the knowledge of preventive orthodontic treatment for malocclusion and stunting in elementary school children. Methods: The data was collected at Miftahul Ulum Melirang's Madrasah Ibtidaiyah, or elementary school, in Melirang Village, Bungah District, Gresik, East Java. For the community empowerment program assessment, participants were requested to fill out a Google form for the pre- and post-test to identify the enhancement of knowledge about or preventative orthodontic treatment for malocclusion and stunting in primary school children. Results: The majority of the community empowerment participants understood the presentation on oral and dental health empowerment. The post-test percentage was greater (91.5%) than the pre-test rate (53.75%). Conclusion: The dental and oral health empowerment program about preventive orthodontics, malocclusion, and stunting was effectively completed, enhancing the knowledge level of elementary school children.

Implementation of Creating Shared Value (CSV) in the Community Empowerment Program "Cardamom Spice Village" PT Industri Jamu dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk

This article was conducted to find out the implementation of the partnership program on the Creating Shared Value (CSV) concept of PT Industri Jamu Dan Farmasi Sido Muncul Tbk on cardamom farmers and what activities are carried out during the community empowerment program at the Kridoyuwono Farmer Group in Sambirata Village, Cilongok District, Banyumas Regency. This program aims to empower ginger farmers as raw material suppliers, especially cardamom commodities. One of the obstacles faced by the farmer group is the post-harvest drying process. This is due to unfavorable weather with high rainfall of 3000 mm/year (Source: BPS 2017), resulting in a disrupted drying process which in turn cannot dry the cardamom perfectly and has the potential to rot, which results in lower selling prices. The method used is a survei through social mapping, planning, and evaluation monitoring. Based on the results of the village potential analysis, there is a Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) that can be utilized as an energy source for the drying machine. With this drying machine, the post-harvest process becomes more effective and the quality of cardamom can match the raw material standards set by Sido Muncul. This program is expected to improve farmers' economy and increase farmers' resources related to cardamom cultivation.

Community Satisfaction Index for the Implementation of the Karawang Berseri Program by PT. Pertamina EP Tambun Field in Karawang Kulon Sub-District

The Karawang community is faced with the problem of poverty so other problems arise such as violence that occurs against women and children. Based on P2TP2A data, it shows that the level of violence against women and children continues to increase every year. To solve existing problems, PT Pertamina EP Tambun Field seeks to improve the quality of life and reduce violence against women and children through the Karawang Berseri CSR program. This study aims to determine the Community Satisfaction Index for the implementation of community empowerment programs in the Karawang Berseri program. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method with case studies. Primary data was obtained through a survey of 134 respondents using the Saturated Sampling method and in-depth interviews with 12 beneficiary respondents. Secondary data was obtained from program planning documents, implementation reports, and monitoring and evaluation data. This research starts from May to June 2023 and is located in the Karawang Kulon Village. The results showed that of the 10 variables measured, it produced an average Community Satisfaction Index of 88.9, which indicated that the quality value of the Karawang Berseri program was A or Very Good. Some of the positive impacts can be seen from the economic, social, and environmental benefits that have been generated, and show that the company's commitment is very good and carrying out its responsibilities to society. The key to the success of this program lies in the participatory empowerment model both in planning, implementing, as well as monitoring and evaluation.

Study of Perception and Participation of Community Recipients of Community Empowerment Program Assistance in National Park Forest Management: A Systematic Review

The management of forest areas in Indonesia faces various challenges and pressures, several factors triggering the high pressure on these forest areas, including population growth that continues to increase, limited land for cultivation, lack of awareness of the people living around the area and low welfare of the people around the area. The existence of the community around the forest area and the high dependence of the community on it is the starting point of the problem causing social conflict due to different interests between the people who live next to the forest area and the interests of managing the forest itself. The Integrited Conservation Development Project (ICDP) program is one of the programs that aims to resolve prolonged conflicts between communities around the area and area managers, which prioritizes the principles of agreement, equality and mutual benefit by prioritizing the principles of mutual trust, mutual respect. respect) and mutual benefit, Wardodjo W (2020).

Communication Planning Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program of Pt Trisensa Mineral Utama

A communication planning for a CSR program is essential to be conveyed appropriately, enabling it to genuinely empower the targeted community, while ensuring good execution, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, long-term sustainability, and consideration of the interests of the community and stakeholders. Often, CSR programs lack long-term orientation and merely spend budgets without providing proper development or guidance. PT Trisensa Mineral Utama, a coal mining company located in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan, plays a role in implementing such CSR activities, in line with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree No. 1824 of 2018 on Guidelines for Community Development and Empowerment Implementation. The aim of this research is to understand how CSR programs or Community Empowerment Programs (PPM) are planned within a company. The methodology used is qualitative, collecting data through interviews with informants, field research observation, and literature studies. This study finds that PT Trisensa Mineral Utama aligns with Philip Lesly's communication planning model, covering analysis and research, policy formulation, implementation program planning, communication activities, and feedback and evaluation.