Menakar Peran Pemerintah Dan Akademisi Terhadap Pengembangan UMKM

Abstract

This study aims to measure the extent of the role of government and academics in developing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as empowering the people's economy. Respondents in this study were 51 people who were MSMEs in Pangkalpinang. The research method used are interviews and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive analysis. The results showed: (a) The role of the government towards the development of MSMEs in the very high category. This means that the Pangkalpinang city government has been very good in supporting the development of MSMEs. The role of government is most felt in the form of coaching and coordination with MSMEs. (b) The role of academics in the development of MSMEs in the high category. Academics, especially in Pangkalpinang, have been considered good in synergizing with the government and the MSME actors themselves both in the field of research, as well as community service related to MSMEs.