<![CDATA[This  research  aims  to  explain  wheater  government  intervention  in  the  form  of capitalization,  education,  training/skill,  and  organization  estabilishment  could  form ators of  informal  sector  in  increasing  their  income,  and  analyze  the  impact  of government intervention on the increase of community income of informal sector. This research was a case study used a descriptive-qualitative analysis. The data were obtained through observation and in depth interview. The sample was selected using purposive sampling method. Since the actors of informal sector working as sidewalk traders  were  divided  into  certain  groups,  the  key  informant  were  also  selected purposively. These groups were the sidewalk traders who were not married and that been  working  for  less  than  five  years  and  the  ones  who  were  maried  and  had  been working  for  more  than  five  years.  The  data  were  than  processed  using  qualitative analysis.The  results  show  that  the  participation  of  informant  in  informal  sector  activity  as sidewalk traders in Sungailiat village is caused by their familyâs economic condition. The factors affecting the business of sidewalk trades are economic need and limited capital. The  prospect  of  business  development  of  sidewalk  traders  indicates  a positive trend by obtaining capital aid from the local government of Bangka Regency accompanied  by  forming  institution.  By  such  and  aid,  the  sidewalk  traders  could increase their business volume and develop it by making use of the strengthening of existing institution.keyword : Empowerment and informal sector]]>
