The Effectiveness of Village Funds for Community Empowerment Program

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of community empowerment using village funds in developed and developing villages. This research employed a survey method on multiple case studies involving 70 respondents. Data were analyzed using a quantitative approach. The results showed that the effectiveness of community empowerment program is more effective in the developed village. The variables of community awareness, participation, independence, and income have a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of the community empowerment program