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Vol 18, No 2 (2023): OKTOBER

The Influence of Utilizing Village Funds on Increasing Development, Empowerment and Its Implications for Community Welfare (Study on Village Communities in Posigadan District, South Bolaang Mongondow Regency)

Sahabi, Ansar (Unknown)
Mohamad, Roni (Unknown)
Syawaluddin, Syawaluddin (Unknown)
Ajuna, Luqmanul Hakiem (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jan 2024

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of village fund utilization on increased development, empowerment and its implications for welfare ( Studies on Village Communities in Posigadan District and South Bolaang Mongondow Regency). The population in this study is the people of Posigadan District, while the sample is 150 respondents. Data collection techniques employed observation, questionnaires, and documentation. The data analysis method in this study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) technique with using SPSS AMOS Version 23.0 application. The results of the study show that (1) utilization of village funds has a positive and significant effect on the development, (2) utilization of village funds has a positive and significant effect on the empowerment, (3) utilization of village funds has a positive and significant effect on the welfare, (4) village development has a positive and significant effect to welfare, (5) community empowerment has a positive and significant effect on welfare as well. As for the indirect effect, it indicates that the utilization of village funds has a positive and significant effect on welfare through development, and community empowerment as an intervening variable in Posigadan District.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

MEDIATREND

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Economic Development Program provides a platform for researchers who want to publish their research results through "MEDIATREND", the periodical Journal of economic studies and development studies. Journal "MEDIATREND" published two (2) times a year in March and October and can be accessed online. ...