Community perceptions of village innovation development using the pentahelix approach in Central Bengkulu regency

Abstract

The development of village innovation has become unsustainable and village funding support from the Government each year has become less effective in encouraging the development of innovation. This research aims to determine the factors that influence the development of village innovation from a community perspective. Research locus in two villages in Talang Empat Subdistrict, Central Bengkulu Regency, Bengkulu Province, Indonesia. The research locations were determined deliberately at Air Sebakul Village (has village assets) and Panca Mukti Village (does not have village assets). Data collection was carried out through a survey of 60 respondents representing the village community according to the results of identification with the village government. The survey was conducted from July to September 2023, involving 30 respondents in each village. The data variable is in the form of community perceptions using the Pentahelix approach (the role of social institutions, government programs, market support, innovation sources, and communication media) in developing village innovation with 22 indicators. Data analysis was carried out descriptively using Importance Performance Analysis (IPA). All aspects of the pentahelix have an important role in developing village innovation, but the performance of several indicators still needs to be improved. Strengthening the role of village-owned enterprises and empowering existing economic institutions in villages to support the implementation of village innovation is very necessary through support from village communities and assistance from relevant stakeholders from outside the village.