Community Participation in the Management of Village-Owned Enterprises in Wukirraya, Wukirsari, Imogiri, Bantul

Abstract

Village-Owned Enterprises are business entities owned by the village with capital originating from the village government and/or the community with village ownership of 51% or more. One of the principles of managing Village-Owned Enterprises is participation. This paper aims to improve the performance of Village-Owned Enterprises in Wukirraya, Wukirsari Village, Imogiri, Bantul by increasing the role of the community in managing Village-Owned Enterprises. This paper uses a qualitative analysis and design approach method. Data were obtained through literature, interviews, visits, and observations. The analysis was carried out by comparing the conditions of Village-Owned Enterprises in Wukirraya with the practices that have been carried out by advanced Village-Owned Enterprises. The results of this study are to provide guidance to Village-Owned Enterprises in Wukirraya in improving their performance through community participation. The forms of participation that can be carried out by Village-Owned Enterprises in Wukirraya include: increasing the capacity of management resources through partnerships and community-based; learning to share roles; community capital participation; strengthening partnerships; community involvement in governance and accountability, community understanding of the goals, functions, and benefits of Village-Owned Enterprises; Social Incentive Scheme; and Open dialogue with the community.