The Role of Bumdes In Rural Economic Development In Trenggalek Regency

Abstract

Trenggalek Regency, as the area with the most developed BUMDes in East Java, should be Trenggalek Regency, as the area with the most developed BUMDes in East Java, should be used as a role model for BUMDes development by other regions. An in-depth study is needed to make Trenggalek Regency a pilot regency in rural economic development through BUMDes. The purpose of this study was to find out the characteristics of Village Owned Enterprises (BUMDes) and their role in rural economic development in the Trenggalek Regency. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with questionnaires and interviews in data collection. The results of this study indicate that the characteristics of BUMDes in Trenggalek Regency can be seen from the type of business managed, the amount of capital, the amount of profit, the number of employees, the contribution to Village Original Income (PADes) and cooperation with partners. It is concluded that BUMDes with these characteristics can encourage rural economic growth, so an optimization strategy is needed in their management.