<![CDATA[Poverty is a multidimensional problem that requires prompt and appropriate handling to maintain a dignified human life. In Manyaran Sub-district, Semarang City, the distribution of social assistance often faces obstacles due to limited human resources and a manual selection process for recipients. Therefore, a Decision Support System (DSS) is needed to assist the selection process in a more objective and efficient manner. This study aims to develop a DSS for determining social assistance recipients in Manyaran Sub-district by combining the Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique (SMART) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) methods. AHP is utilized to determine the weight of each criterion, while SMART is used to calculate the final score of each recipient candidate. The combination of SMART and AHP allows for both expert-based prioritization and quantitative evaluation, enhancing transparency and consistency in the selection process. The research was conducted through stages of problem analysis, data collection, literature review, system design, and report writing. The results show that among the ten analyzed candidates, the individual coded P06 achieved the highest final score of 0.574. The top five candidates with the highest scores were declared eligible to receive social assistance, while the others were declared ineligible. The application of the SMART and AHP methods in this DSS effectively improves the accuracy, objectivity, and efficiency of the selection process for social assistance recipients in Manyaran Sub-district]]>
