Analysing The Capabilities Of Village Owned Enterprises (VOEs/BUMDES) To Increase The Village Economies- An Empirical Studies From VOEs/BUMDES In Tangerang Nila Krisnawati (a*), Tabligh Permana (b)
Swiss German University,
The Prominence Tower, Alam Sutera, Jalan Jalur Sutera Barat Kav.15, Tangerang 15143
Abstract
There is a significant growth of Village Owned Enterprises (VOEs) in four regions in Banten Province, however 43% are in active status. The study aims to analyse the general condition of VOEs and its main potential product/characteristic in Tangerang Regency and to deliver the Gap Analysis by the Village Own Enterprises (BUMDes) in Tangerang Regency. The primary data was collected through a Focused Group Discussion (FGD) with eight participants from different VOEs. The result from FGD showed that there were some critical gaps in the operational of VOEs such as lack of community participation to take part in BUMDes programs, unclear vision since its establishment, and lack of mentoring. It is necessary to conduct mentoring among the VOEs to increase the motivation as well as to strengthening the community participation. The The growth of current VOEs in Tangerang Regency will bring significant impact to the village economy in the long run.
Keywords: Village Owned Enterprises (VOEs)-Community Participation-Capabilities-Village Economy
Topic: Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship and Contemporary Issues