Empowering MSMEs Kedungrejo Village Governments Role

Abstract

This study investigates the role of village government in fostering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kedungrejo Village, Indonesia, using a descriptive qualitative approach. Through purposive sampling, informants including village officials and MSME operators were interviewed, observed, and studied through documentation. Results reveal that the village government primarily acts as a facilitator by providing administrative support and venues for training facilitated by third parties, while regulatory efforts largely adhere to existing policies. However, communication gaps between the government and MSME community hinder effective catalytic roles. Supporting factors include third-party interventions enhancing MSME skills through social media, whereas inhibiting factors encompass low business management proficiency among MSME operators and inadequate reciprocity towards government-provided facilities. These findings underscore the complexities and nuances in local government support for MSMEs, suggesting avenues for policy refinement and community engagement to bolster MSME development in rural settings.