Benefits, Constraints, and Weaknesses of Poverty Alleviation Program in Bali Province-Indonesia
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract:Various poverty alleviation programs have been carried out by the government until now, but poverty still persists and did not move from the original amount. The purpose of this study was to: 1) to evaluate the benefits perceived by the receivers of the National Community Development Program (PNPM), especially the Women's Saving and Loan Program (SPP), and Collective Business Groups (KUB); 2) to identify the constraints faced in the implementation of program implementers; 3) to identify the weaknesses of program implementation. The research was conducted in two Regencies in Bali Province (Karangasem Regency and Bangli Regency). The number of respondents surveyed in two regencies is 60 and informants as many as 12 respondents. The sampling method used is a method non-probability sampling accidental sampling and purposive sampling method of collecting data on observations, interviews, and in-depth interviews. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis based on the results of the processing of descriptive statistics. The results of data analysis concluded that: 1) The constraints that most felt by the beneficiaries is their inability to make the administration even if only modest effort; 2) The community empowerment program for poor people specifically Women's Saving and Loan Program (SPP), and Collective Business Groups (KUB) has benefits for beneficiaries. It can be seen from their income differ significantly between before and after they obtain such assistance; 3) Weaknesses very prominent submitted by the respondent beneficiaries in this program is the possibility of assistance provided is used for activities that are not productive. It is suggested to held TOT (Training of Trainers) for program managers so that their ability to program managers can be improved, so has the ability to give a way out to beneficiaries who have problems in managing their businesses Keywords:poverty, constraints, benefits, commitment
Authors and Affiliations
A. A. I. N. Marhaeni, L. P. Aswitari, I. B. Darsana, Made Jember, Sudarsana Arka
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