Abstract:
Purpose: This research aims to determine the benefits of village funds in economic growth in Enrekang Regency. Theoretical framework: Through the Regulation of the Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia No. 7 of 2021 concerning priorities for the use of village funds are funds sourced from the state revenue and expenditure budget. The allocation for villages is transferred through the district regional income and expenditure budget and is used to finance government administration, implementation of development, community development, and community empowerment. Design/methodology/approach: This type of research is descriptive quantitative and qualitative, namely research by collecting data, presenting and explaining data through figures about village funds in economic growth in
Enrekang Regency. Findings: The distribution of village funds in Enrekang Regency starting in 2022 will reach IDR 325.86 billion or 36.72% of the ceiling of IDR 887.48 billion. The priority use of village funds is directed towards programs or activities to accelerate village SDGs through national economic recovery by village authorities. Research, Practical & Social implications: National priority programs according to village
authority, such as mitigating and handling natural and non-natural disasters. Village SDGs are integrated village development efforts to accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals. Originality/value: The use of village funds for national economic recovery is by village authority, one of which is realized through the formation, development, and increasing capacity of BUMDes management for regional economic growth.
