ECONOMIC COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH TOURIST VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT
Abstract: The village is the
governance structure at the bottom and directly in contact with the public. The
village has the potential and assets that can be developed to build public
welfare. Therefore, the village government has a strategic role in the economic
empowerment of the community. The village government of Bleberan exploit the
potential and assets for economic empowerment of communities through the
development of tourism village. This study aims to assess the measures
undertaken by the Bleberan village government in building a tourism village and
its impact on the local economy. Research conducted qualitatively by the method
of collecting data through observation, interview, and documentation. In
addition, the questionnaire is used to complete the data. Based on the research
it was found that the construction of tourism village is done through the
stages of village potential exploration, build a dream, strategy, and action.
Meanwhile, economic empowerment is done through awareness, provision of
facilities, and training of skills. The result of development of tourism
village impact on work opportunities, increased income, and investment growth
in the tourism business for the local community.
Author: Azis Muslim
Journal Code: jpsosiologigg160028
