Involvement of Women in the Management of BUMDes

Abstract

This study explains the involvement of women in exploring village potential and managing the BUMDes business unit. The involvement of women is one of the solutions to reduce the problem of youth and female unemployment, especially in rural areas. This study used a qualitative research method, with interviews with several reliable sources in Pujon Kidul Village, Pujon District, Malang Regency. This study shows that one of the success factors in managing BUMDes is the involvement of women. There are four patterns of women's involvement in the management of BUMDes; first, empowering women in exploring the village potential that can be commercialized. Second, entrepreneurship training for women. Third, empowering women into BUMDes business units. Fourth, promoting the results of the BUMDes business unit through the Family Welfare Empowerment Movement Team (TPPKK) organization. In conclusion, women are proven capable of participating in the management of BUMDes to successfully grow the economy in the village.