Towards Economic Independence: Community Empowerment Through the Pahlawan Ekonomi Nusantara (PENA) Program in Banyumas District

Asyhabuddin
Alfi, Imam
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Ageng Widodo, Saifuddin Zuhri
Zuhri, Saifuddin

KOMUNITAS JURNAL PENGEMBANGAN MASYARAKAT ISLAM
Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): Empowerment and Islamic Studies

This research aims to find out how to empower the community through community business independence in the Nusantara Economic Heroes Program (PENA) in the Banyumas Regency. In the analysis process, this study uses the theory of ACTORS (Authority, Competence and Confidence, Trust, Opportunities, Responsibilities, and Support). The method used in this study is field research with data collection through observation, interviews, and documentation. The results of the study show that first, the PENA Program fosters the independence of its participants by encouraging the ownership of participants' authority in running their businesses.