VILLAGE FUND AS POVERTY COUNTERMEASURES IN INDONESIA: CASE STUDY OF VILLAGE EXPENDITURE IN CENTRAL JAVA

Abstract

Purpose of the study: The objective of this study is to analyze the legal framework regarding village funds in Indonesia and analyze the budgeting of some villages in Central Java along with the relation of village funds to their development and poverty. Lastly, this paper will hand over recommendations to solve these problems. Methodology: The research method employed in this legal research is normative-empirical research, whereas the research material used includes primary and secondary data. The primary data is obtained based on field research by conducting interviews with the related respondents, while the secondary data obtained through literature studies of various sources. Main Findings: The authors found out that although with the existence of the village fund, there is still some village that is underdeveloped and there are many poor people. Applications of this study: The findings can be useful as a source to improve the effectiveness of Village Funds, whether for the Central Government or the Village Government. Novelty/Originality of this study: The new findings in this study would advance the existing knowledge in Village Funds, especially its implementation through village expenditure.