Outline Journal of Community Development
Vol. 3 No. 3: March 2026

Strategies for Village Economic Empowerment and Optimization of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMG) in the Digital Era: Evidence from Gampong Panyang and Tangkeh, Woyla Timur District, West Aceh

Mutiara Shifa (Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Muhammad Rahmat Hidayat (Manajemen, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Sri Rosmiati Sani (Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Teuku Umar)
Puput Arisna (Ekonomi Pembangunan, Universitas Teuku Umar)
T. Jalaluddin (Bisnis Digital, Universitas Teuku Umar)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Apr 2026

Abstract

This community service program aims to strengthen the role of Village-Owned Enterprises (BUMG) in supporting local economic development through digital-based empowerment strategies. Conducted in Gampong Panyang and Tangkeh, Woyla Timur District, West Aceh, the program addressed key challenges such as limited managerial capacity, low digital literacy, and restricted market access. A participatory approach was applied, including needs assessment, socialization, training, mentoring, and evaluation. The results show significant improvements in participants’ knowledge and skills, especially in digital marketing, financial management, and the use of simple digital tools for business operations. Additionally, there was a positive shift in community attitudes toward technology adoption, reflected in increased participation in digital-based economic activities. The program also strengthened the institutional capacity of BUMG through improved management practices, enhanced financial transparency, and better business planning. Although challenges such as limited digital infrastructure and varying levels of technological readiness persist, the findings demonstrate that integrating capacity building with digital transformation can improve the performance of rural enterprises. Overall, digital-based community empowerment is an effective strategy to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of village economies and has strong potential for replication in similar.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

OJCD

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Subject

Humanities Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Outline Journal of Community Development (e-ISSN: 3025-5902), published by Outline Publisher. The journal is published thrice year in July, November and March. Outline Journal of Community Development is a national-level journal that has a main focus on the development of knowledge in the field of ...