The Resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Facing COVID-19 in the Regional Economy

Abstract

The spread of the COVID-19 virus has impacted the economic activities of entrepreneurs. Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is one business that is affected by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. This study aims to describe the conditions of MSME wingko producers in facing the impact of the pandemic. This is an exploratory research and the data analysis method used is descriptive. The primary data collection was carried out using in-depth interview technique and field observations for a period of approximately one month, from July 2020 to August 2020. The respondents in this study were the MSME producers of wingko processed food sector in Babat District, Lamongan Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia. The results of the study concluded that the spread of the COVID-19 virus caused a decrease in turnover, enough to halt the production process of MSME wingko.