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Impacts of Village Funding on Community Empowerment and Poverty in Klungkung, Bali.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning; Mar2024, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p981-990, 10p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This research aims to evaluate the impacts of village fund allocations on economic empowerment and poverty reduction among low-income populations in Klungkung Regency, Bali. Utilizing a mixed-method approach, the study engaged 259 participants across 37 villages. Methods included observations, interviews, and in-depth interviews for data gathering. Analytical techniques encompassed descriptive statistics, mean difference tests, and path analysis. Key findings reveal that: (1) village funds significantly bolster economic empowerment for low-income groups; (2) while village funds alone do not directly reduce poverty levels, economic empowerment contributes to a marked decrease in poverty; (3) economic empowerment serves as a complete mediator in the relationship between village funds and poverty reduction; (4) the program's implementation exhibits strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats which collectively influence its effectiveness; (5) post-program poverty levels show a notable decline compared to pre-program figures. This study underscores the scarcity of research measuring community empowerment and poverty in relation to village funds, highlighting its potential as a policy-making reference. Contributing to regional economic development literature, this study supports the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through an integrative analysis of village fund efficacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- VILLAGES
POVERTY reduction
ECONOMIC development
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17437601
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sustainable Development & Planning
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176420161
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.18280/ijsdp.190316