Prosperity: Journal of Society and Empowerment
Vol 3, No 1 (2023): June

Community Participation in Development of Batik Villages through The Walet Sakti Kebumen Association

Abdul Mufid (Faculty of Ushuluddin, Institut Agama Islam Khozinatul Ulum)
Helina Himmatul Ulya (Faculty of Ushuluddin, Institut Agama Islam Khozinatul Ulum)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Jun 2023

Abstract

Succsesfull development of the Kebumen batik village in Gemesekti Village requires the participation of batik craftsmen. The potential of Kebumen batik can improve the people's economy. This is proven in the program carried out by the Walet Sakti Association. Paguyuban Walet Sakti is one of the organizations that is intense in improving people's welfare through Kebumen batik. This study aims to determine the process of increasing community participation in the development of batik villages through the Kebumen Walet Sakti Association. This study uses a type of qualitative research with data collection techniques in the form of observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of this study are: first, the process of increasing community participation in the development of batik villages through the Kebumen Walet Sakti Association in Gemsekti Village, Kebumen District, Kebumen Regency as follows: Assessment of Problems (Assessment), Program Planning, Program Implementation, and Evaluation. As for internal supporting factors such as getting support from the Kebumen Regional Government, vision and mission compatibility, high participation, Kebumen batik has branding, and has good relationships between members. The inhibiting external factors are: the lack of marketing knowledge of batik craftsmen through social media. there are fears that batik craftsmen have about product marketing, inadequate quality and quantity of human resources. hard to get raw materials. Entrepreneurial spirit of batik craftsmen is still low.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

prosperity

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Subject

Arts Humanities Social Sciences

Description

Prosperity: Journal of Society and Empowerment, is an international, open access, and peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the dynamic issues of society and empowerment. The goal of this journal is community development in various fields of life especially in ...