Deconstructing the Concept of Community Empowerment in the Use of Village Funds in Borobudur District 2015-2017
Dyag Adriantini Sintha Dewi, Habib Muhsin Syafingi, Suharso, Heniyatun

Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Abstract

This study aims to determine how the perception of the village government on the concept of community empowerment. This perception will lead to policies on the use of village funds. This research is based on the practice of using village funds, which are mostly used for physical development activities rather than for community empowerment.

To achieve this goal, empirical legal research methods will be used with a sociological juridical research model. Through this research, it is hoped that it will be able to explore the perceptions of village government on community empowerment. The research location was determined purposively in 20 villages in Borobudur District. The data obtained through deep interviews will then be analyzed and presented qualitatively.

The results showed that there was a change in perceptions of the dichotomous concept of empowerment towards development. This perception has resulted in a planning document, budgeting and reporting on the use of village funds.

The policy for channeling village funds sourced from the APBN and APBD has succeeded in accelerating village development, but on the other hand it has also degraded the local values of village communities, namely mutual cooperation. Formulation of participatory village fund distribution policies based on local community values is very urgent to formulate and implement.

Keywords: Perception, Village Fund, Community Empowerment

Topic: Law