The Utilization of Village-Based Participation in Community Empowerment in East Lampung District

Abstract

This research departs from the many problems faced by village governments in their readiness to carry out development through the use of village funds, which is a government program in implementing development on a national scale. Village funds should be a driving force for the welfare of the community as a whole and not just for a few people. Community empowerment is a village government program in community development activities through village funds. Researchers use qualitative descriptive analysis methods in research. The data sources of this research are the Regional Community Empowerment Service of East Lampung Regency, the village government, and the community. Methods of data collection using interviews and documentation. The data analysis process of this research was used Miles and Hubermen Approach Model that covers some steps; data reductions, data display, and analysis. The results showed that the utilization of village funds carried out in East Lampung Regency was carried out in several stages, namely, 1) planning, 2) implementation and 3) evaluation of activities. Meanwhile, the community empowerment program is carried out in several aspects such as community empowerment in strengthening village government institutions, community empowerment in the economic, social, education, health, and renewal technology fields. Public awareness through development participation is the main capital for the success of development programs. So it is necessary to optimize community participation in the utilization of village funds through empowerment activities so that they can be carried out properly.