Community Economic Empowerment through Creative Economic Program in a Business Cooperative in Setu District, Tangerang Selatan

This study aims to determine the process and results of empowering the community's economy through the creative economy program at the Cipta Boga Multipurpose Cooperative. This research was conducted using a qualitative research approach with a descriptive type of research. The data collection techniques used, namely: observation, interviews, and documentation studies. Observations were carried out thematically about the process of community empowerment in the creative economy. Five informants were interviewed, consisting of the management of the cooperative and three program beneficiaries. The selection of informants is based on the fact that they know and are involved in empowerment activities. The documentation study was conducted by collecting data on the process and empowerment program in the creative economy sector at the cooperative. This study indicates that community economic empowerment through a paper bag training program can improve the welfare of the Kranggan village community. The Seba Usaha Cipta Boga Cooperative carries out the stages of community empowerment, starting from planning, implementation, institutionalization, and monitoring evaluation. The influence of the training program results can be seen from the behavior and economic life of the community. People get additional income, increase knowledge in entrepreneurship and get activities for entrepreneurship.

The Role of NGO In Community Empowerment (Case Study LPPSLH Penderes Empowerment in Pasinggangan Village, Banyumas Regency)

Behind the life that we see in the capital city, it turns out that we still know the phenomenon of people's lives in rural areas who still depend on the natural resources around them. One of them is the phenomenon of coconut sugar farmers, who are often called penderes, who still cannot process coconut sap correctly and adequately to increase the selling value of the sugar. It is due to the low level of education and the lack of public knowledge in processing coconut sugar. LPPSLH is a non-government institution engaged in community empowerment, both urban and rural. With the phenomenon experienced by the farmers, LPPSLH as a facilitator, invites the farmers to take part in the organic certification program for ant sugar. Later, it can increase the farmers' income, increase the selling value of sugar, and market their products to the export market. The training and assistance aim to change farmers' behavior and old habits into more productive and profitable habits (efforts) to build farmers' independence. The method used in this research is descriptive-qualitative, and the sampling was collected purposively. The data collection technique used interviews, observation, and documentation. The results showed that LPPSLH played the role of education, facilitation, and advocacy to penderes farmers in empowerment programs, especially in rural areas.

Potential of Vegetable E-Commerce for Empowering Farmers in Indonesia

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the flow of horticultural products from farmers to consumers. It causes the delivery of vegetables to be hampered, especially in Jabodetabek, which is the center of vegetable consumption. Therefore, a new marketing strategy is needed involving e-commerce to meet people's need for vegetables. This study discusses the buying behavior of vegetables through e-commerce in Jabodetabek and analyzes the role of e-commerce platforms to empower farmers in Indonesia. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative with two data sources, primary data obtained from questionnaires filled out by 153 respondents and secondary data obtained from literature studies. The results showed that 50.33 percent of respondents prefer to shop for vegetables through e-commerce, and 51.63 percent think online vegetable shopping services are better than offline or conventional shopping. The majority of people choose to buy vegetables online through e-commerce because of concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, vegetable purchasing behavior is still in the introduction stage. E-commerce plays a role in making it easier for people to get the needs of quality vegetables at competitive prices. Empowering farmers to produce high-quality products is very important in increasing consumer repurchase intentions and improving the welfare of farmers in Indonesia.

Social Mapping for Human Resource Development Planning in Desa Losari Sumowono District, Semarang Regency

This research aims to discover a social map in Losari Village, Sumowono District, Semarang Regency and to find out the use of social mapping for human resource development planning in Losari Village, Sumowono District Semarang Regency. This research uses descriptive qualitative research to describe the research object and uses observation, interviews, and documentation techniques to obtain data. The researcher used the Miles and Huberman technique regarding the data analysis, namely data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions and verification. The mapping results know social problems, including socio-cultural, economic, and infrastructure problems. Then it can uncover the natural and human potential in Losari village, the potential of human resources in the form of farmers, and improve education in Losari Village. No less important are actors who play a role in social relations. Mapping benefits can be obtained first, the actual area of a village, the geographical location of the village and the boundaries of the area, and the village's history. Both the conditions and characteristics of the community, the potential and problems that exist in the village emerged. The third is social mapping to develop or create programs according to the potential and problems that exist in the region.

The Importance of the Role of Women Ulama as the Effort to Actualate the Message of Islam to the Value of Equality

Islam is a gender-just religion so that in the dissemination of its values, gender-fair spaces and opportunities are also needed. The purpose of this study is to provide understanding and understanding to the reader that in realizing a gender-just environment, religion is an important slice that needs to be considered. Islam has agreed to create a gender-just order, and it has been stated in the verses of the Koran. This research method uses qualitative research, sourced from reading material and supported by implementation pictures as supporting data. The results showed that the presence of female clerics was very important. Islam has conveyed Islamic teachings by realizing gender justice so that resistance to patriarchal culture in Indonesia can be carried out with the presence of female ulama to understand that women also have human potential so that they can be said to be worthy as scholars. The limitation of this research is that the author is a little complicated in compiling the historical sequence of the presence of women ulama until their existence today. The lack of data sources that the author must obtain is still rare especially in research about Women Ulama as part of the struggle for gender equality.

The Application of Waqf and Endowment Fund Based on the Principles in the Sharia Maqashid Pillar Society

Islam regulates economic life for the benefit of all. Waqf can be a solution in creating mutual benefit in society. This study aims to analyze the comparison between the practice of waqf for both Muslims and non-Muslims. This study uses qualitative methods. Samples in this study are the Islamic Hospital of endowments and the Gates Foundation. Data were analyzed using descriptive-analytical methods. The results show that the Gates Foundation and UNISMA use funds from their business management to distribute to the public. If UNISMA distributes waqf funds for business development and to achieve goodness, the gates foundation is entirely donated to the public. The difference in the company's financial scale is this division.

Community Development within Local Wisdom Frame (The Case of Ki Ageng Tarub Cultural Kitrab, Tarub Village, Tawangharjo, Grobogan)

Local traditions and culture as a form of local wisdom serve as a medium to maintain and care for the harmony of the community environment. This includes harmony and unity between fellow communities when the community and nation environment is undermined by the dangers of intolerance, radicalism and terrorism. Local wisdom is one effective way to overcome it. One form of local wisdom that exists in the community is the tradition of the Ki Ageng Tarub Cultural Culture , the ancestor of the kings in Java. This research aims to reveal how the tradition of the Ki Ageng Tarub Cultural Culture can accommodate social relations between communities and even to the Surakarta palace. This research is a qualitative-exploratory, case study with an ethnographic approach and uses interactive analysis which includes data reduction, data presentation and conclusion drawing. It is hoped that in this research, it can be known about the intent, purpose and meaning of cultural culture as well as social cohesion in the frame of local wisdom in the tradition of Ki Ageng Tarub Cultural Culture.

India's Women Entrepreneurship Program Initiatives: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities

The transformation of Indian society's social content, in terms of increased educational status for women and various ambitions for a better life, necessitated a change in the life style of Indian women. In every walk of life, she has competed with man and successfully stood up to him, and company is no exception. These female leaders are confident and willing to take risks. With their efforts, diligence, and perseverance, they were able to survive and succeed in this cutthroat rivalry. The aim of this paper is to investigate the main factors that encourage women to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors, as well as their role in growing women's entrepreneurial intentions in Indian micro, small, and medium businesses and the reasons for women's slow progress in India, suggestions for women's development, and schemes for promoting and developing women's entrepreneurship in India. The study discovers that antecedents such as motivational influences, perceived viability, and entrepreneurial ability play a significant role in the actions of women entrepreneurs. The results have been very significant in the few cases where training has been designed and delivered. This paper will discuss the current state of women entrepreneurs in India, as well as the obstacles and problems they face in establishing and managing their businesses in a highly competitive market. Primary sources, such as published studies, essays, and academic papers, are included in this paper's conceptual design.

Economic Recovery Through Community Empowerment to Reduce Impact of the Covid-19

The impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic Disaster is still very much felt by the economy of the people in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The purpose of this research is to map the policies of the Provincial Government of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in empowering the community to the perpetrators of cooperative activities, micro, small and medium enterprises and to map the operational strategies carried out for the development of these policies. This study uses qualitative methods and uses secondary data from various kinds of literature such as books, articles, related journals regarding empowerment policies for actors in cooperative activities, micro, small and medium enterprises from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive analysis. The results of the research, it is known that the success of community empowerment policies for actors in cooperative activities, micro, small and medium enterprises in the Special Region of Yogyakarta from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic disaster in the first quarter of 2021 experienced growth compared to the first quarter of 2020. The biggest contribution to economic growth in the Special Region of Yogyakarta in the first quarter of 2021 is the information and communication business field.

Culinary in Petik Sari Tradition: Meanings and Values along Society Empowerment

Tradition is a local activity with mystical nuances, a religion that has been around for a long time and flows in people's lives. The purpose of this article is to explain a cultural community tradition with its culinary variety. Community empowerment (rewang) which is represented as a joint movement to build traditions and empower together. In this paper the author uses the socio-religious study method using a phenomenological approach and theoretical framework. This approach is relevant to this study because phenomenology can analyze it to an event that some people might consider normal. However, there are hundreds of meanings that can be expressed in each blade of the Nusantara’s culinary offerings. It is also embedded in the attitude of empowering women, mothers or the entire community so that they can share recipes and cook in a tradition. There is also an educational, spiritual value that will be embedded in every culinary dish of the Nusantara. The theory that I want to use is Auguste Comte’s theory of evolution and Acculturation from Koentowijoyo's point of view. Typical foods in traditions that hold meaning include Jenang, Tumpeng, Takir, and Ingkung Chicken meat. Community empowerment is the key to the preservation of Various traditional culinary delights with their economic, cultural, and historical aspects. Keywords: Tradition, Culinary, Empowered