International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment

EMPOWERMENT OF FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ACCOUNTING DIGITALIZATION FOR TRADITIONAL MARKET TRADERS ASSOCIATIONS AT DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET, THAILAND

Bambang Dwi Suseno (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Gema Ika Sari (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Sasithorn Suwandee (Kasem Bundit Universuty, Thailand)
Hidayatullah Hidayatullah (Kasem Bundit Universuty, Thailand)
Nining Sulastri Kurnia (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Riani Puasarin (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Fitriyansyah Fitriyansyah (Universitas Bina Bangsa)
Nani Rohaeni (Universitas Bina Bangsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

This community service program aims to enhance financial literacy and promote accounting digitalization among traditional market traders at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand. The program was designed to address key challenges faced by traders, including limited financial knowledge, lack of proper financial record-keeping, and low adoption of digital tools. A participatory and capacity-building approach was employed, consisting of needs assessment, training, mentoring, and evaluation using a pre-test and post-test design. The results show a significant improvement in participants’ financial literacy, as well as their ability to prepare simple financial statements and manage business finances more effectively. In addition, the adoption of digital accounting tools increased substantially, indicating a positive shift toward digital transformation. These findings demonstrate that structured community service interventions can effectively empower small-scale traders, improve their financial management practices, and enhance their competitiveness in the digital economy. However, continuous assistance and follow-up programs are necessary to ensure sustainability and long-term impact.

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Humanities Education Other

Description

International Journal of Engagement and Empowerment (IJE2) is a peer-refereed open-access international journal which has been established for the dissemination of Community Services in the field of Engagement and Empowerment. Starting from 2021, IJE2 would be published Three times in a year. All ...