<![CDATA[Achieving the national target of zero-percent extreme poverty by the end of 2024 faces persistent regulatory and implementation hurdles. This phenomenon reflected in Cileuksa Village, Bogor Regency, which remains trapped within the "Bogor Paradox" the survival of poverty pockets amidst rapid regional economic growth. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Village Fund Direct Cash Assistance (BLT-Dana Desa) on the consumption of extreme poverty Beneficiary Groups (KPM) and dissects underlying structural factors. Methodologically, it employs a mixed-methods approach with an explanatory sequential design. The quantitative phase examines secondary data via linear regression, while the qualitative phase analyzes the implementation context through interviews and field observations based on Merilee S. Grindle and Martin Ravallion’s frameworks, validated via data triangulation. Quantitative findings indicate BLT-Dana Desa can’t explain inter-household consumption variability due to uniform assistance amounts, though it remains a crucial basic economic cushion. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis confirms a geographic poverty trap; funds are depleted for short-term consumption due to low capital productivity driven by physical isolation, post-disaster ecological vulnerability, and weak village-level data governance. In conclusion, BLT-Dana Desa serves as an effective temporary safety net but fails to structurally graduate beneficiaries. Recommendations include reformulating adaptive Village Fund allocations and transforming aid into area-based productive economic empowerment.]]>
