Building Smart People in Overcoming Poverty in the Kendeng Mountain Area, Banyumas Regency

Abstract

This article examines the Gunung Kendeng Area as a poor area, where the village does not have a source of village income, depending on its residents managing the village, as a result of which it is less than optimal in development and public services. The focus of this research is collaboration in developing villages through participatory roles in new perspectives in managing villages. This research method uses participatory action research with an approach and assistance to villagers. The data collection method is an in-depth Focus Group Discussion (FGD) interview, and data analysis using interactive analysis. The results of this study show that the Gunung Kendeng Area is a Janggolan Village Area that does not have village cash land and the original income of the village is minimal. However, rural communities have potential with high participation rates, a spirit of mutual aid, good social care, and organized social networks. Awareness to build networks and cooperation between stakeholders began to be established in poverty reduction.