Improving Community Services and Infrastructure in Remote Areas by utilizing Community Need Assessment (CNA) Approach. (Case Study: Kampung in Mahakam Ulu Regency)

Abstract

The remote area is defined as a remote (rural / settlement) location within an area One of the remote area locations is Mahakam Ulu Regency. One of the problems faced in remote areas locations selected by researchers is the availability of commnunity services and infrastructure. This research explores the condition of commnunity services and infrastructure in the Kampung Lutan, Long Hurai and Muara Ratah which are being the priority villages in the Mahakam Ulu Regency. Exploration results are expected to provide input for determining the needs and hopes of village commnunity services and infrastructure by involving community participation. Community Need assessment (CNA) approach was applied in this study involving process of collecting, analyzing and reporting information about community needs and the amount of capacity or strength that exists in the community to fulfill those needs. By understanding the needs and hopes of village community service and infrastructure, it can facilitate the government in establishing the priorities of village development to observe the social aspects of the community. CNA analysis addressing a number of facilities and infrastructures in the three villages tended not to require additional units, but to improve the quality of the commnunity services and infrastructure.