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Empowerment of Pokdarwis through Administrative and Tourism Management Training in Metiaut Village, Area Branca, Dili, Timor-Leste I Gusti Agung Ayu Yuliartika Dewi; I Made Yudhiantara; Anak Agung Gede Oka Wisnumurti
Abdi Masyarakat Vol. 8 No. 1 (2026): Abdi Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pendidikan (LPP) Mandala

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Community-based tourism development requires strong institutional capacity, particularly in public administration. The Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) in Metiaut Village, Area Branca, Dili, Timor-Leste has significant potential to develop local tourism, yet faces challenges due to limited administrative skills, such as record-keeping, reporting, and financial management. This community service program aimed to strengthen Pokdarwis’ public administration capacity through the community-based training (CBT) method. The training was implemented through several stages: needs assessment, participatory planning, interactive workshops, hands-on practice, and evaluation. The results indicate a significant improvement in Pokdarwis’ administrative skills, as reflected in their ability to prepare reports, manage a simple cash book, and document activities more systematically. This program contributes to strengthening Pokdarwis’ organizational governance, enhancing professionalism, and encouraging more transparent, accountable, and sustainable management of local tourism destinations in Metiaut Village.