Peran Dana Desa dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan dan Mengurangi Kemiskinan
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https://doi.org/10.47065/arbitrase.v6i2.2768Keywords:
Village Fund; Effectiveness; Rural Development; Disadvantaged Areas; Padang Lawas UtaraAbstract
This study aims to analyze the role of Village Funds (Dana Desa) in improving community welfare and reducing poverty in Padang Lawas Utara Regency. The research focuses on the effectiveness of Village Fund utilization, the supporting and inhibiting factors influencing its outcomes, and strategies to optimize its management for greater impact on improving the community’s standard of living. This research employs a qualitative approach with a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observation, and document review in several villages receiving Village Funds. Data analysis was conducted through the stages of data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that Village Funds have positively contributed to community welfare through basic infrastructure development, local economic empowerment, and improved access to social services. However, their impact on reducing poverty rates remains suboptimal. Supporting factors include regulatory support, strong commitment from local governments, and community participation. Meanwhile, the inhibiting factors comprise limited capacity of village officials, planning processes that are not yet based on actual community needs, and weak transparency and accountability in fund management. The recommended strategies include strengthening the capacity of village officials, promoting participatory governance, and implementing continuous monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. The study concludes that Village Funds play a strategic role in promoting welfare and poverty alleviation, yet their effectiveness needs to be reinforced through more accountable and empowerment-oriented planning and implementation.
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