Identifikasi Penggunaan Dana Desa untuk Penanggulangan Kemiskinan di Kapanewon Rongkop Kabupaten Gunungkidul

Abstract

Poverty is still be a attractive researcrh topic. Kapanewon Rongkop has been proclaimed
as a center for the development of science and technology. It is interesting to see the
use of Village Funds for poverty reduction. This research focuses on identifying poverty
reduction programs. This research aims to identify: (1) the amount of Village Funds
used for poverty reduction programs; and (2) programs that are realized for poverty
reduction in Rongkop subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency. The research methods are
descriptive with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The research location is in
Rongkop subdistrict, Gunungkidul Regency. Data was collected by using interview,
observation, and documentation techniques. The analytical methods used are descriptive
statistics and qualitative analysis consists of: collection, reduction, presentation, and
conclusion/verification. The results shows that: (1) the amount of the Village Funds
used for poverty reduction in 2019 is 24,14%, in 2020 is 45,69%, an in 2021 is 59,24%
of total Rongkop subdistrict Village Funds. From 2019-2021 the amount of Village
Funds realization for poverty reduction programs has increased; and (2) poverty
reduction programs implemented in Rongkop subdistrict during 2019-2021 consists of:
provision of health facilities for residents such as latrines; provision or develeopment
or improvement of clean water; and rehabilitation or construction of uninhabitable
houses. There aren’t many business strengthening and training programs held so need
to improved