Peran Bumdes Mangrove Maju Bersama Tanjung Rejo Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Di Desa Tanjung Rejo Kecamatan Percut Sei Tuan Kabupaten Deli Serdang

Abstract

Rural development has become one of the main priorities of the Indonesian government, aiming to alleviate poverty and improve the living standards of its citizens, with an emphasis on community welfare. Rural areas are particularly affected by poverty, as reflected in the national poverty rate, which reached 9.03% in 2024. This study aims to analyze the role of the Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes) Mangrove Maju Bersama in improving community welfare in Tanjung Rejo Village, Percut Sei Tuan Subdistrict, Deli Serdang Regency. BUMDes serves as one of the instruments for rural economic development, managed jointly by the community and the village government. In the context of Tanjung Rejo Village, BUMDes Mangrove Maju Bersama operates in the ecotourism and mangrove management sectors, which not only contribute to increasing the village's original income but also provide employment opportunities and empowerment for the surrounding community. This study uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, field observations, and documentation. Informants consisted of BUMDes administrators, village officials, and community members who were directly or indirectly involved in BUMDes activities. The findings show that BUMDes Mangrove Maju Bersama plays a crucial role in creating job opportunities, increasing community income, and strengthening the sense of ownership and participation of residents in village development. Despite facing several challenges such as limited capital and managerial capacity, the existence of BUMDes has had a positive impact on the social and economic aspects of the village community. Thus, it can be concluded that BUMDes Mangrove Maju Bersama makes a significant contribution to improving the welfare of the people in Tanjung Rejo Village. The sustainability and strengthening of BUMDes institutional capacity must continue to be encouraged so that its benefits can be more widely felt by all segments of the village community.