Arwanto Harimas Ginting

This study aims to examine the political marketing strategy employed by the elected Chairman ofthe DPRK of North Aceh through Instagram during the 2024 Legislative Election. The research usesa descriptive qualitative approach with interviews, observation, and documentation. The findingsshow Instagram was used effectively for political communication and personal branding.Keywords: Political Marketing; Social Media; Election; Communication Strategy.

Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan strategi pengembangan BUMDes Tarumajaya di Desa Tarumajaya, Kecamatan Kertasari, Kabupaten Bandung. Dalam penelitian ini difokuskan pada strategi pemerintah desa dalam mengembangkan BUMDes Tarumajaya berdasarkan teori strategi oleh Mintzberg, dengan 3 (tiga) indikator. Metode kualitatif digunakan dalam penelitian ini dan penentuan informan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling dari Pemerintah Desa Tarumajaya sebagai perancang strategi dan warga Desa Tarumajaya sebagai sasaran dari pengembangan BUMDes. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan wawancara mendalam, observasi lapangan dan pengumpulan dokumen. Proses analysis data dengan tahapan reduksi data, menyajikan data dan menarik Kesimpulan. Adapun hasil penelitian ini yaitu strategi yang digunakan pemerintah Desa Tarumajaya dalam pengembangan BUMDes dengan memanfaatkan dan memaksimalkan potensi desa. Temuan lain menunjukkan dukungan anggaran belum optimal serta kemampuan pengelola BUMDes. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa strategi pemanfaatan potensi desa dalam pengembangan BUMDes dapat dilakukan dengan dukungan tambahan anggaran dan peningkatan kapasitas pengelola. Kata Kunci: BUMDes, Pengembangan, Strategi.

This research examines belis as a marriage tradition in East Nusa Tenggara by comparing the belis tradition in three regions, namely Lembata, Alor and Sumba. The research focuses on the belis tradition, including the ritual system, the use of items used as belis, and the meaning of belis by the community. This research analyzes how the belis tradition forms a social norm that places women in a lower social class and strengthens the position of men in the family and social environment of the NTT community. Data collection in this research uses the literature study method by reviewing secondary data such as books, articles, journals, and all forms of reports that are in accordance with the issues raised. The results of this study show that the belis tradition has a major impact on the rights and position of a woman in the life of the NTT community. This research highlights how belis strengthens the position of men by placing men as the center of power and authority in the household and community, while women both in the household and social life will always be in a lower social class.

This study reviews the challenges in implementing risk management for village fund management and provides insights based on current practices. Risk management provides a process for addressing risks associated with managing village funds; however, it faces barriers, particularly at the village level within government organizations. The work background and educational experience of village heads and officials are key obstacles in applying the RM village fund management. The study uses a qualitative, descriptive approach; locations were selected based on established criteria for independent villages in mountainous areas. Data collection involved interviews, searching documents for regulations, followed by analysis through preparation, reading, viewing, coding and interpretation. This study identified eight types of risk, categorized into two groups, during the implementation of risk management for the misuse of village funds. Therefore, providing socialization to village governments on training, policy setting, and local government support is crucial to solve challenges in village funds management. The research is limited to two villages in the mountainous region. The findings are useful for developing government science, particularly in local government management, and are necessary to achieve effective small-scale governance and development. Challenges come from both internal and external sources within the village government during risk management implementation.

Development planning is to prepare a development plan that serves as a guide or reference. Regional governments carry out the development based on the capabilities and potential of resources (natural and human) as well as existing economic opportunities. Thus, the development planning can be realized. Local leaders, particularly Village Heads, play a crucial role as they engage directly with the community, possessing authority given by the regent, mayor, or district head. This research used qualitative research methods with a descriptive approach. The results of this research indicate that the role of the Village Head in administering the government of the development planning process in Limpung Village is generally going quite well, although the results have not yet reached optimal outcomes. Optimizing the role of the village head is crucial so that the unexecuted development can be completed in accordance with the plannings and objectives.Keywords: Role, Local Leaders, Development Planning

PKK members to optimize activities and programs related to stunting, which is in line with one of the goals of sustainable development (SDGS) in the world, called creating a healthy and prosperous life. Research Methodology: Data were collected through a literature review and consultation with village officials and community groups participating in empowerment. Data reduction was performed, and the results of the analysis were explained and clarified with descriptive descriptions. Results: This study reveals that PKK members, in this case, are partners with the Tasikmalaya city government, who have been empowered with several programs to accelerate stunting reduction, but the results of implementation from society have not been maximized. Limitations: This study also specifically examines women's empowerment in Mugarsari Village, Tamansari District, Tasikmalaya City, which has a high prevalence of stunting. Contributions: This study contributes to the field of healthy living and the welfare of the Indonesian people in handling stunting, starting from the smallest scope, surrounding community organizations. The findings and recommendations are relevant to policymakers, city governments, and researchers of local governance and community empowerment.

Artikel ini membahas mengenai upaya optimalisasi platform web desaku melaluitransformasi digital di pemerintahan desa. Platform web desaku Desa Cikumpayini terdiri dari profil desa, e-commerce dan berita harian desa yang perlu dioptimalisasi kan pengaplikasian nya agar berguna bagi pemerintah desa sebagaialat untuk meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan pemerintahan Desa Cikumpay, begitujuga bagi masyarakat desa yang mendapatkan kemudahan dalam mendapatkaninformasi desa.Hasil Penelitian yang dilakukan penulis menunjukkan web desakuini telah diketahui keberadaannya namun penggunaannya belum dimaksimalkanoleh perangkat desa dikarenakan kurangnya pemahaman mengenai cara mengisiplatfom yang ada di dalamnya dan juga data yang tidak lengkap. Rendahnyakualitas sumber daya manusia perangkat desa ini merupakan tantangan utamayang harus dihadapi oleh penulis dalam melakukan optimalisasi penggunaan webdesaku. Dengan demikian artikel ini berupaya untuk memecah permasalahanyang dihadapi oleh perangkat desa melalui kegiatan yang dilakukan oleh penulismulai dari pemetaan pemahaman perangkat desa, kegiatan wawancara danbrainstorming serta kegiatan bimbingan pengisian platfom web desaku. Implikasidari penelitian ini dapat digunakan sebagai panduan untuk pengembangan lebihlanjut dalam mengintegrasikan digitalisasi dalam pengelolaan pemerintah desa

This study examines the application of risk management in managing village funds, motivated by the village government’s efforts to improve financial management. This research focuses on activities involved in village fund management, including planning, budgeting, administration, reporting, accountability, and supervision. This study analyzes how village governments carry out risk management by considering efficiencies, innovation in public resource management, and anticipating and prioritizing potential threats and opportunities. Data collection involved participant observation, interviews, and analysis of written documents, images, and archives. The result shows that risk management is essential for the management of village funds, and avoiding mistakes in rural communities should be part of their planning and participation. This study highlights the importance of adequate human resources, both in regard to quantity and quality, but it is necessary to pay attention to local strengths by utilizing the nature of cooperation and family skills. Overall, the study emphasizes the need to prioritize risk management in managing village funds to encourage accountability and the efficient use of resources.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisi optimalisasi Badan Usaha Milik Desa (BUMDes) sebagai satu strategi dalam upaya peningkatan perekonomian masyarakat untuk menekan kemiskinan. Kemiskinan merupakan masalah yang tidak dapat diselesaikan dengan satu program saja. Perlu berbagai program dan upaya dalam menangani kemiskinan. Undang-undang Nomor 6 tahun 2014 tentang Desa memberi peluang bagi pemerintah desa untuk mendapatkan dana dan mengelola sumber daya yang ada di desanya melalui sebuah badan usaha yang disebut BUMDes. Menggunakan metode kualitatif dan melakukan wawancara, observasi dan dolumentasi dalam pengupulan data. Teknik Analisis Data menggunakan konsep Miles dan Huberman dengan langkah-langkah Data Reduction (reduksi data), Data Display (penyajian data) dan Conclusion Drawing / Verification (Penarikan Kesimpulan). Hasil menunjukkan bahwa optimalisasi sebagai sebuah strategi telah dilakukan oleh Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat Desa Kabupaten Pohuwatu. Namun optimalisasi belum berjalan dengan maksimal dikarenakan pengetahuan masyarakat tentang manfaat BUMDes masih minim. Ditambah pemahaman pemerintah desa yang seharusnya mampu memberikan dukungan penuh bagi BUMdes masih sangat kurang.