Training and Assistance for Village-Owned Enterprises (Bumdes) Based on Local Potential in Babalanlor Village, Bojong District, Pekalongan Regency

Abstract

BUMDes is a village-owned enterprises formed by the community to achieve independence and prosperity of
the village. The purpose of BUMDes is as an instrument of social capital which is expected to be a prime
over in bridging efforts to strengthen the rural economy. In order to create an independent and prosperous
village, we require the involvement of other parties, including the involvement of the community, groups,
practitioners, academics and government. IAIN Pekalongan, as one of the tertiary institutions which have
done community services and has concern in the community welfare problem.Through an action research
method completed with data collection techniques through participatory observation, interviews,
documentation, and focus group discussions, an action plan is developed. The community service team of
State Islamic Institute of Pekalongan together with the community has provided assistance in the process of
making BUMDes based on local potential. Through the assistance program for making BUMDes in
Babalanlor Village, the village has produced the outputs and the outcomes. First, BUMDes named Sukses
Mulyo along with its statutes/bylaws. Second, the assisted community already has an awareness of the
importance of BUMDes because with their presence, BUMDes is expected to be able to play a role in
increasing Village’s Original Income (PADes) resources, providing services to the needs of the community,
increasing business opportunities and reducing unemployment in rural areas, increasing rural income, and
reducing poverty.