Optimizing the Utilization of Village Funds for Sustainable Village Development in Majene, Indonesia

Abstract

This article explores Optimizing the Utilization of Funds for sustainable development. This study aims to analyze the Optimization of village funds utilization. The research method used is observation, interviews, and documents. This study was analyzed using a phenomenological approach. The research subjects are the government and the village community. The results of this study indicated the Optimization of the Utilization of village Funds through 6 forms, namely; 1) Village level consultations involving the community and community shops to accommodate various proposals; 2) Every Cash Inflow and Outflow is recorded by the treasurer, and closes the books every month in an orderly manner; 3) The Village Development Implementation Stage involves local communities to be empowered in the implementation of the village funds which prioritizes the poor so that their economy can also improve; 4) The development of village infrastructure is greatly benefited by the community; 5) the village apparatus capacity building program increases the motivation and performance of the village apparatus in carrying out their duties; 6) Community empowerment has representatives from BPD and LPM such as cultivation. Further research will focus on the use of village funds for economic development.

Keywords

• village funds
• village development
• village progress
• village governance